Why Deep-Tech Startups Take Longer to Win
In a startup world shaped by fast-moving consumer apps and rapid SaaS growth, deep-tech startups often look slow and difficult. They don’t ship in weeks. They don’t iterate with A/B…
Qureos Raises $5M to Scale AI Hiring Across MENA
Hiring across emerging markets has long frustrated employers. Companies face fragmented talent pools, inefficient screening processes, and limited access to reliable data. UAE-based startup Qureos wants to change that reality.…
Kembara Launches €1B Deep Tech Fund to Revive Europe
Europe’s deep tech ecosystem has entered a decisive moment. Barcelona-based venture firm Kembara announced a €750 million first close for its ambitious €1 billion deep tech fund, one of the…
IG Group Buys Independent Reserve in Strategic Crypto Push
IG Group has taken a decisive step into the next phase of digital finance. The global trading and fintech firm announced the acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of the most…
ElevenLabs Raises $500M, Reaches $11B in Voice AI Boom
ElevenLabs has pushed the global voice AI market into a new phase of scale and ambition. The London-based startup secured a massive $500 million funding round in early February 2026…
Gujarat Sees 7,700 Startups Formalise as Private Firms
Gujarat has crossed an important milestone in its startup journey. More than 7,700 startups in the state registered as private limited companies between 2023 and 2025. This shift highlights a…
Axiology Raises €5M to Build Europe’s Tokenised Markets
Axiology has raised €5 million in seed funding to build infrastructure for tokenised capital markets under the European Union’s digital asset pilot regimes. This funding round places Axiology at the…
Slate VC Secures €132M to Scale Europe’s Climate Startups
Slate VC has completed a €132 million first close for its inaugural growth-stage fund, sending a clear signal of confidence in Europe’s climate technology ecosystem. The fund targets startups that…
Chris Kirk to Step Down as Stone & Chalk CEO in 2026
Chris Kirk has announced his decision to step down as chief executive officer of Stone & Chalk in 2026. His announcement closes a significant chapter for one of Australia’s most…
Korea’s Startup Funding Rebounds in 2026 on AI, Deep Tech
South Korea’s startup ecosystem has entered 2026 with renewed confidence and visible momentum. After a challenging 2025 marked by cautious investors and fewer early-stage deals, venture capital activity has begun…