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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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DeepSeek leads $400M round for Chinese robot AI startup
Reports indicate DeepSeek has led a funding round valuing a Chinese robot AI startup at $400 million, potentially extending its investment activity into robotics.
Reporting: cryptobriefing.com
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UK AI minister pushes frontier labs on safety as cyber defences rise
The UK’s AI minister has urged leading AI developers to strengthen safety protocols for their most advanced systems.
Reporting: tech.eu
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Loops raises $3.5M seed for agentic e-commerce AI
Agentic e-commerce startup Loops has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to help online retailers streamline the shopping experience.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Scarlet raises $50M Series B for AI medical device certification push
Scarlet, a certification body for AI and software medical devices, has raised a $50 million Series B led by Headline.
Reporting: tech.eu
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GE Aerospace to nearly double India supplier spend by 2030
GE Aerospace plans to significantly increase its supplier spend in India by 2030, according to an announcement made alongside an Ernst & Young (EY) report.
Reporting: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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IBA to host 9th European Startup Conference in Paris, 2026
The International Bar Association (IBA) will hold its 9th Annual European Startup Conference in Paris on 13 November 2026, focusing on startups, venture capital.
Reporting: ibanet.org
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1KOMMA5° hits $1.35B valuation, plans €100M AI energy push
German energy technology company 1KOMMA5° has secured a new valuation of $1.35 billion and will invest €100 million in AI-powered energy management systems.
Reporting: tech.eu
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UK eyes mandatory AI safety reporting amid agent risks
The UK government is considering compulsory reporting requirements for AI safety incidents, Sifted reported today.
Reporting: sifted.eu
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