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Indian enterprises are reassessing whether to build, buy, or rent their AI infrastructure, as the rise of AI agents forces CTOs to weigh ownership against agility.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Harbor, a startup building risk assessment and insurance products for AI agents, has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Base10 Partners.
Reporting: theinsurer.com
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Debt financing accounted for 79% of the growth in African startup funding in 2025, despite appearing in just 19% of deals, according to data reported by TechLoy.
Reporting: techloy.com
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Armadin, a cybersecurity startup reportedly linked to Mandiant’s founder, has raised approximately $250 million, according to note.com.
Reporting: note.com
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Austin-based 3D-printing startup Icon has raised $200 million to scale its robotic construction technology, the company confirmed.
Reporting: msn.com
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Giraffe Bio has secured a $6.4 million seed round to develop bespoke biomolecules that help miners extract more copper.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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The contract coincides with the startup’s plans to open its third factory, located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Trellix has launched a version of its AI-powered security operations engine that runs entirely inside customer private clouds.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Allara has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total capital to $75 million.
Reporting: alleywatch.com
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DailyObjects, an Indian smartphone accessories brand, is targeting ₹400 crore in revenue as it shifts from basic phone cases to premium lifestyle products.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Karnataka’s government has approved Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi, part of its effort to develop tech growth outside Bengaluru.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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Whimscope has released a consumer app designed to turn fleeting ideas into immediate outings.
Reporting: tech.eu
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