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Open-weight AI models emerge as Silicon Valley’s latest acquisition tactic
Tech companies are releasing AI models with open weights to attract acquisition interest.
Reporting: androguider.com
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Zenergize secures ₹33.5 crore in pre-Series A funding
Deep-tech startup Zenergize has raised ₹33.5 crore in a pre-Series A round, bringing its total funding to ₹50.5 crore.
Reporting: business-standard.com
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Mental health startups in Europe face financial struggles
Europe’s recent wave of mental health startups has produced new treatments and tech, but some have shut down due to financial instability.
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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Kansaltancy Ventures marks decade of venture capital for startups, SMEs
Kansaltancy Ventures was founded in 2016 after its founder identified a gap in venture capital for startups and SMEs.
Reporting: republicworld.com
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India PE/VC fundraising hits $23.7B in 7 months, tops 2025 total
India’s private equity and venture capital fundraising reached $23.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025.
Reporting: thehindubusinessline.com
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India startup funding drops 52% week-on-week as late-stage slumps
India’s startup ecosystem saw weekly funding halve to $163.3 million, with late-stage deals driving the decline.
Reporting: newsbytesapp.com
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Indian AI startups attract larger growth-stage funding
Investors are shifting focus toward later-stage AI startups in India, citing stronger revenue growth and global demand.
Reporting: moneycontrol.com
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AI and autonomy startups secure funding in late August 2026
During the week of August 24-28, 2026, startups in AI, autonomous logistics, and space technology received new investments.
Reporting: analyticsinsight.net
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Even Healthcare secures Khosla-led Series B at $300M target valuation
Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Even Healthcare plans a ₹208 crore Series B round, with Khosla Ventures leading.
Reporting: medicaldialogues.in
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Biotech funding remains stable amid AI investment surge
While AI startups have dominated venture capital flows, biotech has seen consistent annual funding.
Reporting: news.crunchbase.com
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India opens chip design grants to startups under Semicon 2.0
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has expanded its chip-design initiative to include startups and small firms.
Reporting: msn.com
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Meta begins 2026 with fresh round of layoffs
Meta has initiated one of its first significant workforce reductions of the year, continuing a trend of corporate layoffs that carried over from 2025.
Reporting: msn.com
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