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Korean green fund risks crowding out startup capital
South Korea’s government has committed 1,000 trillion won to its Korean-style Green Transition (K-GX) strategy.
Reporting: msn.com
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Boldfit raises ₹400 Cr from Bharat Value Fund for retail push
Direct-to-consumer fitness and sportswear brand Boldfit has raised ₹400 crore (approximately $41.8 million) from Bharat Value Fund, Inc42 reported.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Mistlabs exits beta with $26M for ambient AI on Apple devices
Mistlabs has announced the beta exit of its Ambi AI system, positioning the ambient intelligence app for Apple’s ecosystem with $26 million in backing.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Deeptech funding in India surges 2.8x YoY in Q3 2026
Indian deeptech startups raised $290 million across 28 deals in the third quarter of 2026, nearly tripling the $105 million raised in the same period last year.
Reporting: inc42.com
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Startups raise $405M+ in week ending 10/10/26
Startups secured over $405 million across at least 10 deals in the week ending October 10, according to AlleyWatch.
Reporting: alleywatch.com
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ShuruKar launches AI-powered nationwide founder network
ShuruKar, an initiative launched by YourStory, is offering AI tools, mentorship.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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EU approves €115M AGILE program, Ukraine joins defense startup fund
The European Union has formally adopted the €115 million AGILE program, granting Ukraine access to defense startup funding without an entry fee.
Reporting: united24media.com
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XSCACE launches 12mm-thin speakers, takes on Bose, B&O
Reports suggest XSCACE has introduced speakers measuring just 12 millimeters thick.
Reporting: inc42.com
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IonQ acquires Elisity in $1.3B quantum-cybersecurity push
Quantum computing firm IonQ has agreed to acquire cybersecurity provider Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, the company announced Monday.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Monopulse raises €2M for electronic warfare-resistant drones
Monopulse, the Danish-Lithuanian drone manufacturer operating as MNP Technologijos, has raised over €2 million from investors in Lithuania and abroad.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Mistlabs raises $26M for ambient AI app Ambi
Mistlabs has raised $26 million to launch Ambi, an ambient AI app that runs continuously on iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch without requiring a wake word.
Reporting: cryptobriefing.com
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YourStory launches daily roundup, October 12, 2026 edition
YourStory published its daily startup news roundup for October 12, 2026, covering funding, launches, and developments across India and global markets.
Reporting: yourstory.com
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