Startup news, 23 October 2026

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• Alta raises $20M to build AI styling agents for fashion

  Alta, an AI fashion startup, has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Forerunner, with participation from returning investors Menlo Ventures and Aglaé Ventures. The funding will expand…

  Reported by kucoin.com

• Xona raises $250M at $2.45B to build GPS rival from empty warehouse

  Xona, a California startup building a satellite-based alternative to GPS, has raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation. The round was led by Steve Jurvetson’s Future Ventures, the same firm…

  Reported by thenextweb.com

• Nirva raises $25M for AI jewelry that listens to your moods

  Nirva Labs has raised $25 million in early-stage funding to develop AI-powered jewelry designed to listen to users’ conversations and offer personalized insights. The round, led by Lightspeed…

  Reported by siliconangle.com