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New York City startups Allara and Brellium secured venture funding on October 13, 2026, according to AlleyWatch’s daily funding report.
Reporting: alleywatch.com
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A recent *GeekWire* report noted that Brinc Drones has expanded its C-suite, alongside executive moves at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Acumatica.
Reporting: geekwire.com
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Apate.ai has begun sending AI agents undercover into scam conversations to gather real-time fraud intelligence.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Mosqitter has repurposed its mosquito-trapping hardware into an AI-powered surveillance network, according to TechCrunch.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Prismm has launched a platform that lets bank account holders grant designated family members access to accounts and documents before death.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Bengaluru-based manufacturing marketplace Zetwerk has raised ₹2,251.2 crore from anchor investors, pricing the shares at ₹151 each—the upper end of its ₹143-151 IPO band.
Reporting: inc42.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Zenzap, an Israeli startup building AI agents for workplace chat, has raised a $33 million Series A round.
Reporting: calcalistech.com
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ServiceNow has denied reports that it is interested in acquiring conversational AI startup Decagon, according to Stocktwits.
Reporting: stocktwits.com
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Venture capitalists focused on deeptech in India are increasingly betting on local founders to develop self-reliant technologies.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Floqer has introduced AI agents designed to research and qualify sales prospects, aiming to reduce manual effort for revenue teams.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Agilent Technologies has agreed to acquire Proscia, a Philadelphia-based AI pathology startup, for $240 million in cash.
Reporting: msn.com
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Zenzap has raised $44 million for an AI-powered chat app aimed at corporate settings, according to MSN. Starbucks and Taco Bell are reportedly among its customers.
Reporting: msn.com
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TechCrunch is offering a 50% discount on passes for the final two days of Disrupt 2026, which runs this month at San Francisco’s Moscone West.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Bia Health has raised $2.15 million to refine an AI program that flags potentially unnecessary medical interventions.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Workday has acquired agentic identity startup C1.ai and launched a suite of AI agents for its HR, payroll, and finance applications at its Workday Rising event this week.
Reporting: crn.com
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Researchers at IROS 2026 discussed how robots might handle failures in real-world industrial settings, according to Technical.ly.
Reporting: technical.ly
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Udaan has reported a 13% year-on-year rise in revenue after four years of stagnation.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Infotech, a Bengaluru-based enterprise software provider, has acquired Zluri, a SaaS management startup backed by Lightspeed.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Hesai, the Chinese lidar sensor manufacturer.
Reporting: reuters.com
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YourStory’s flagship TechSparks 2026 conference has unveiled its exhibitor roster, spotlighting startups that reflect a broader shift in India’s tech ecosystem.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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