KDDI Launches Accelerator for Japanese Startups Abroad
Japan’s startup sector has a large pool of technology talent, but many young companies face a difficult step when they try to enter foreign markets. On August 20, 2026, KDDI…
Africa and MENA Startup Investment Shows New Momentum
Africa and the Middle East and North Africa, often called MENA, continue to build stronger startup markets. New deals and partnerships show how investors and startup groups are trying to…
Nikhil Kamath Invests ₹200 Crore in CtrlS Datacenters
CtrlS Datacenters has received a fresh ₹250 crore investment from two well-known entrepreneurs, Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga. Kamath has put in ₹200 crore, while Vanga has invested ₹50…
Zaydn Raises $681K to Expand Its Sneaker Business
Delhi-based sneaker brand Zaydn has raised $681,000 in seed funding. The round was led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The new capital will help the young footwear company increase its…
Meta Startup School to Help 200 Indian Brands Grow
Meta has launched a new programme in India that aims to help young consumer brands build stronger businesses. Called Meta Startup School, the three-month programme will support 200 early-stage consumer…
Pouchers Raises $500K to Build Global Payments Platform
Nigeria-focused payments startup Pouchers has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding as it moves out of its beta phase and prepares for its next stage of growth. The deal was announced…
Velaura AI Crosses $1 Billion Value After $110M Round
AI chip startup Velaura AI has crossed the $1 billion valuation mark after it raised $110 million in Series A funding. The new round gives the company more money to…
Jem HR Raises $8.4M to Expand Its HR Platform
South African HR startup Jem HR has raised $8.4 million in Series A funding as it seeks to expand its platform for frontline workers. The company has built its service…
Lissun Eyes ₹45 Crore Series A to Expand Mental Healthcare
Gurugram-based mental wellness startup Lissun is in talks to raise around ₹45 crore, or about $4.7 million, in a Series A round. Colossa Ventures is expected to lead the proposed…
Etched Hits $21 Billion Value With $700 Million
AI chip startup Etched has raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, in one of the fastest value jumps seen in the AI startup market this year. The new…