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Artie, a San Francisco, California-based provider of fully managed real-time data streaming infrastructure, has secured $12 million in a Series A funding round to expand its platform that enables seamless, zero-maintenance data streaming across systems for mission-critical applications - including fraud and risk monitoring, customer analytics, inventory visibility, and AI workloads. Artie’s technology helps engineering teams move production data in real time from transactional databases to analytics and AI systems without needing to build and maintain complex infrastructure, shortening time-to-production and improving data reliability for modern AI-driven software.The round was led by Dalton Caldwell at Standard Capital, with strong participation from Y Combinator and Pathlight Ventures, alongside a notable group of angel investors including Arash Ferdowsi (Dropbox co-founder & former CTO), Benn Stancil (Mode CTO), Chris Best (Substack CEO), Charles Hearn (Alloy CTO), and Lenny Rachitsky (Lenny’s Podcast) - reflecting deep confidence from seasoned operators and investors in Artie’s vision to make real-time data the default foundation for modern software and AI systems. The funds will be used to accelerate product development, grow the go-to-market team, and support broader adoption of Artie’s streaming platform across enterprise and AI-centric use cases.

11 hours ago|by Team S

Mysa, a Bengaluru-based business-to-business (B2B) fintech platform aiming to modernise finance operations for mid-sized companies, has raised $3.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica. The startup offers an AI-driven finance automation and banking suite that integrates with legacy ERP systems and multiple bank partners, helping finance teams automate vendor management, accounts payable, expense management, reconciliation, and multi-bank payment workflows all without requiring migration from existing systems. The fresh capital will be used to deepen Mysa’s AI capabilities, expand banking product offerings such as UPI-led expense tools and corporate credit card services, grow bank partnerships, and scale distribution across India’s mid-market segment as the company continues expanding customer adoption.In this round, Blume Ventures and Piper Serica led the funding, with strong participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing backers including Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund- reflecting broad investor confidence in Mysa’s vision to automate financial workflows for mid-sized enterprises and unlock new banking-tech opportunities. Mysa has processed over ₹1,500 crore in annualised transaction volume and supports payments to more than 40,000 bank accounts through integrations with over 15 banks, signalling traction in sectors such as quick commerce, manufacturing, hospitality, fintech, and real estate.

11 hours ago|by Team S

Dhun Wellness, a Mumbai-based urban wellness sanctuary blending ancient Indian practices with modern longevity science, has raised $4 million (≈ ₹36.6 crore) in a funding round co-led by SRF Ltd and Havells India (QRG Investment & Holdings) to support expansion into key Indian cities including Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The company, founded in 2023 by Mira Kapoor, offers integrated healing, recovery, and rejuvenation experiences - combining Ayurveda, sound healing, cryotherapy, infrared saunas, personalised seven-day wellness programmes, nutritional guidance, and 24/7 concierge support designed for urban professionals seeking holistic wellbeing without leaving the city. The fresh funding will help Dhun scale operations, deepen its longevity-centric services, and further innovate in preventive health offerings as demand for premium wellness solutions grows. In this round, SRF Ltd and Havells India led the investment - backed by a group of prominent angel investors including Arushi Aayush Agrawal, Ash Lilani, Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn co-founder), and Sanjay Kapoor. The participation of strategic corporate partners alongside seasoned angels highlights confidence in Dhun’s differentiated wellness model and its potential to capture a growing market for personalised health and longevity services across India’s urban centres.

12 hours ago|by Team S

Google DeepMind has reportedly secured the CEO and several top engineers from Hume AI, a pioneering AI voice and emotional intelligence startup, under a strategic talent and licensing agreement aimed at accelerating Google’s capabilities in voice-driven AI interfaces and next-generation conversational assistants. Under the arrangement, Hume AI’s leadership and engineering team will join DeepMind to enhance voice features - particularly emotional understanding and expressive conversational models for Google’s flagship AI offerings, including Gemini and other voice platforms. Hume AI will continue as an independent technology provider while granting Google non-exclusive rights to select technologies, reflecting a growing trend in unbundled talent and IP deals in AI. This move comes as competition intensifies among leading AI labs to build more natural and emotionally adaptive human-machine interactions. In this strategic transition, Hume AI CEO Alan Cowen, a former researcher with deep expertise in emotional AI and conversational voice tech, will join DeepMind alongside roughly seven engineers specialising in voice modelling and affective AI systems. The partnership comes on the back of Hume AI’s strong growth - the company has raised significant funding, including a $50 million Series B led by EQT Ventures with participation from Union Square Ventures, Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross, Metaplanet, Northwell Holdings, Comcast Ventures, and LG Technology Ventures and is projected to generate $100 million in revenue in 2026. This deal highlights Google’s strategic focus on advancing voice and emotional intelligence for AI assistants as the next frontier in AI interfaces.

13 hours ago|by Team S

Mayank Khanduja, a long-time partner at leading India-focused venture capital firm Elevation Capital, has stepped down from his role after nearly 15 years with the firm, marking the end of a significant era in his investment career. Khanduja joined Elevation Capital in 2011 and was elevated to partner during his tenure, where he played an influential role in backing technology startups across sectors including consumer tech, gaming, healthcare, AI, deep tech and advanced manufacturing. His departure comes as part of a broader phase of senior leadership changes in the venture capital landscape, with Khanduja announcing he plans to take some time off to spend with family and explore future opportunities, while remaining on the boards of several Elevation-backed companies. During his time at Elevation Capital, Khanduja worked on portfolio companies that spanned early- and growth-stage investments - contributing to the firm’s support of emerging tech ecosystems that have generated standout success stories over the last decade. His exit follows a period of strong activity in Indian venture capital, with evolving investor strategies and senior team transitions becoming more common as funds adapt to changing market dynamics and founders increasingly seek specialised support.

13 hours ago|by Team S

The Government of Maharashtra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at approximately ₹2,500 crore with Rural Enhancers Group and Nutrifresh Farm Tech India Pvt. Ltd. at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland -marking one of the key agriculture-focused agreements signed at the summit. The signing took place in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with Ambar Ayade, MD & CEO of Rural Enhancers Group, and Sanket Mehta, CEO of Nutrifresh, executing the agreement. Under the MoU, the partners will invest in climate-smart and technology-driven agriculture projects in Maharashtra, set to operationalise from April 2026. Rural Enhancers Group will act as the funding agency and project integrator, while the Maharashtra government will provide policy, institutional, and implementation support. The initiative aims to leverage Nutrifresh’s AI and IoT-based controlled environment agriculture technology to deliver high-quality produce, enhance yield consistency, and support sustainable farming practices across the state. Nutrifresh, founded in 2019 by Ganesh Nikam and Sanket Mehta, currently operates across 15+ Indian states, offers a portfolio of 50+ products, and serves select international markets as it plans expansion to 2,000 acres by 2028 with a target of $250 million in annual revenue.

a day ago|by Team S

AssetPlus, a Chennai-based wealth-tech platform focused on technology-enabled assisted wealth management and mutual fund distribution, has raised ₹175 crore (≈ $19.3 million) in a growth funding round to deepen its tech stack, expand product offerings, and scale its advisor-led financial services ecosystem. The platform helps mutual fund distributors (MFDs) and investors manage investments more efficiently through digital workflows, AI-led advisory tools, ONDC integrations, and a broad suite of financial products including mutual funds, insurance, fixed deposits, and retirement solutions. The company plans to roll out Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and enable global investment access via GIFT City over the next six months, further reinforcing its role in India’s evolving wealth management landscape. In this round, Nexus Venture Partners led the investment with significant participation from Eight Roads Ventures and Rainmatter Fund - reaffirming strong investor confidence in AssetPlus’s growth strategy and tech-driven approach to transforming advisor productivity. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen core technology infrastructure, broaden product suite beyond traditional mutual fund distribution, and enhance advisor engagement tools that support long-term portfolio outcomes for investors. AssetPlus, founded in 2016 by Vishranth Suresh and Awanish Raj, currently partners with over 18,000 MFDs managing more than ₹7,250 cr in assets across India, serving a large base of retail investors.

a day ago|by Team S

StepOut, a Bengaluru-based AI-powered sports tech platform focused on football performance and analytics, has raised $1.5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, with strategic participation from SucSEED Innovation Fund and Misfits Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand international operations, deepen investments in AI and computer vision, and broaden product capabilities, while also supporting StepOut’s ambition to extend beyond football into other amateur and professional sports arenas. StepOut’s platform offers advanced performance insights, AI-driven match analysis, automated highlights, real-time dashboards, and professional-grade football metrics, helping teams, academies, and federations enhance talent development and scouting globally. This funding round with backing from seasoned investors-signals strong confidence in StepOut’s vision to democratise elite football analytics traditionally reserved for top-tier clubs and bring data-centric performance tools to a broader market. Since inception, StepOut has analysed over 25,000 matches, tracked more than 150,000 players, and reported 3x year-on-year revenue growth with a 90 % customer renewal rate. The company currently serves 120 clubs, academies, and federations across 23 countries, and has engaged in pilots with global clubs including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Fulham, and Espanyol-highlighting its global traction and product relevance in competitive football environments.

a day ago|by Team S

Zanskar, a Salt Lake City, USA-based geothermal exploration and energy development company, has secured $115 million in a Series C funding round to expand its AI-driven platform for discovering and developing carbon-free geothermal energy resources and to begin constructing power plants across the Western United States. The company combines artificial intelligence, modern drilling techniques, and computational geoscience to identify hidden geothermal hotspots-including resource zones without obvious surface indicators- aiming to reduce exploration risk, lower discovery costs, and accelerate baseload clean power deployment. This funding marks one of the largest climate-tech investments in geothermal this year as developers seek firm, round-the-clock clean energy to support electrification, grid reliability, and industrial and data-center demand. In this Series C round, Spring Lane Capital led the investment, joined by returning and strategic backers including Obvious Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and Lowercarbon Capital, alongside additional institutional and strategic partners such as Munich Re Ventures, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments, StepStone Group, UP Partners, Cross Creek, Clearvision Ventures, Orion Industrial Ventures, Safar Partners, Imperative Ventures, University Growth Fund, GVP Climate, Tranquillion, Carica Sustainable Investments, and All Aboard Fund. The capital will be used to scale Zanskar’s AI-based discovery platform, drive further exploration drilling, grow its gigawatt-scale project pipeline and initiate construction of geothermal power facilities expected to begin delivering electricity before 2030.

2 days ago|by Team S

Cumin Co, a Gurugram-based direct-to-consumer kitchenware and cookware brand, has raised $5 million (≈ ₹41 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its R&D-led product portfolio, deepen supply chain capabilities, and strengthen manufacturing and innovation across cookware and kitchen essentials. The brand focuses on health-oriented, performance cookware built with proprietary materials and coating technologies, catering to evolving consumer demand in home cooking and modern kitchen products. Cumin Co has achieved notable early traction since launch, highlighting a rapid product-market fit. This funding round was led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from existing investors Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital, and a strong cohort of angel and strategic investors. New participants include Atrium Angels, Sangeet Agrawal & Navin Parwal (founders of Mokobara), Abhishek Goyal (founder of Tracxn), Pankaj Chaddah (co-founder of Zomato), Nikhil Bhandarkar (Founding Partner, Panthera Peak), Mukesh Singh (founder, Zop Smart), Arnav Kumar (founder, Leap Finance), and Roman Saini (founder, Unacademy) - reflecting strong ecosystem confidence in Cumin Co’s consumer brand vision, early revenue momentum, and potential for category expansion.

2 days ago|by Team S

QV Bioelectronics, a Cheshire, United Kingdom-based medtech startup, has secured £4.5 million in funding and grants to advance its pioneering implantable device for glioblastoma (GBM) treatment into first-in-human clinical studies and bring the technology closer to clinical use. The company’s flagship product, GRACE (Glioma Resection Advanced Cavity Electric Field therapy), is a novel electric field therapy implant designed to kill residual brain cancer cells following surgical resection a condition where current treatment options are limited and survival rates are low. The fresh capital will help QV Bioelectronics accelerate clinical trial preparation, strengthen research and development, and expand its team as it works toward potentially transforming outcomes for thousands of patients affected by this aggressive form of brain cancer. This funding round was led by PXN Ventures, investing via the GMC Life Sciences Fund, and supported by NPIF II - PXN Equity Finance, Empirical Ventures, and a syndicate of angel investors- alongside non-dilutive funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research and Innovate UK. The backing from both venture and grant sources demonstrates confidence in QV’s patented electric field therapy approach and its potential to redefine treatment standards in neuro-oncology. The company plans to use the capital to continue lab validation and drive its first-in-human clinical study slated for 2026.

2 days ago|by Team S

Emergent, an Indian-origin AI software startup building tools that help users create and ship software faster using AI, has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round. The company has seen rapid momentum in a short span, with strong traction from builders and teams using its platform to develop products, automate workflows, and experiment with AI-powered coding and development agents. Emergent plans to use the fresh capital to expand its R&D capabilities and strengthen product development across key markets, with a focus on scaling teams and accelerating the rollout of new AI-driven software creation features.In this round, the funding was led by SoftBank Vision Fund and Khosla Ventures, marking a major signal of confidence in Emergent’s speed of execution and product-market pull. The Series B also saw participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Prosus, Together Fund, and Y Combinator, reinforcing continued backing from top global funds. The company will deploy the funding to expand its research and engineering teams across San Francisco and Bengaluru, and further build out new product lines including next-gen coding agents designed to make software creation more accessible at scale.

5 days ago|by Team S

Elyos AI, a London-based AI startup building intelligent automation agents for the trades and field services industry, has successfully raised €11.1 million (approx. $13 million) in a Series A funding round to accelerate product development, deepen CRM integrations, and expand internationally in 2026. The company is developing AI agents that act like virtual front-office teams capable of handling inbound calls, booking jobs, managing dispatch, and automating email follow-ups for service businesses such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC professionals, and facilities operators- significantly improving responsiveness and reducing operational overhead in an industry traditionally dependent on manual workflows. This Series A round was led by Blackbird Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator (YC) and Pi Labs, bringing Elyos AI’s total capital raised to roughly €13.7 million. The fresh funding will support scaling the engineering and go-to-market teams, deepening voice, messaging, and email agent capabilities, and expanding the company’s footprint across Europe and North America as demand grows for specialised AI tools that automate customer communications and improve booking efficiency in trades services. The backing from seasoned investors highlights strong confidence in Elyos AI’s vision to define the AI agent category for field services.

5 days ago|by Team S

Brisil Technologies, an India-based climate-tech startup focused on sustainable industrial materials, has raised ₹3 crore in a pre-seed funding round to scale its circular economy-driven solution for silica production. Founded in 2016 by Tanmay Pandya, Brisil is building a zero-waste chemical process to manufacture sustainable silica using rice husk ash, a by-product generated from power plants that process agricultural waste. With global demand for sustainable raw materials accelerating across tyres, footwear, paints, and allied industries, the company plans to expand production, strengthen execution capability, and grow its international footprint.This pre-seed round was led by Momentum Capital with participation from Fondation Botnar, signalling strong investor confidence in Brisil’s vision to decarbonise the silica value chain through cleaner manufacturing. The company will use the fresh funds to expand production capacity, build its team, and scale operations to meet rising demand, including a reported monthly demand pipeline of 6,000 metric tonnes. Brisil currently operates a commercial facility with 400 tonnes per month capacity and is planning to scale it up to 3,000–5,000 tonnes per month, with a strong focus on customers in South East Asia and Europe.

5 days ago|by Team S

Lorazzo, a 2024-founded home improvement brand from Delhi-NCR, has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round to broaden its product innovation, strengthen design and technology capabilities, and scale omnichannel distribution across India’s growing kitchen and bathroom solutions market. The company specializes in durable and design-led fixtures including smart bidets, premium faucets, stainless steel and quartz sinks, and modular accessories tailored specifically for Indian household conditions such as varying water pressure and TDS levels, addressing a gap between low-end mass products and expensive imports. This seed round was led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque by India Quotient, with participation from Chandigarh Angel Network and a syndicate of angel investors backing Lorazzo’s vision to modernise everyday home essentials throughout India, support product development, and expand both online and retail channels. The funding underscores confidence from investors in the brand’s market positioning, design focus, and growth potential in a category experiencing rapid demand driven by rising incomes, urbanisation, and renovation activity.

5 days ago|by Team S

L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics and beauty company, has announced plans to invest over ₹35 billion (about $383.4 million) to establish a global beauty tech hub in Hyderabad, India aimed at driving innovation in digital and AI-enabled beauty solutions. The investment was formalised at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, where L’Oréal’s leadership partnered with the Government of Telangana to position Hyderabad as a centre for advanced technology, data engineering, and artificial intelligence in beauty products and services. The hub is expected to integrate deep tech work on AI, generative AI, data platforms, and digital tools that will support the company’s global operations, accelerating rollout of next-generation beauty innovation while creating significant employment opportunities. The investment reflects L’Oréal’s growing commitment to leveraging India’s engineering talent and technology ecosystem as a strategic part of its global innovation network. Through this collaboration with state officials, L’Oréal expects to create around 2,000 technology jobs by 2030, including roles for AI specialists, software engineers, and data scientists. The hub will link into L’Oréal’s global tech footprint alongside existing technology and innovation centres in countries such as France, the United States, China, Singapore, Spain, Poland, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico, further integrating India into the company’s long-term digital transformation strategy.

5 days ago|by Team S

Sensesemi Technologies, a Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor startup, has raised ₹25 crore in a seed funding round to accelerate development of its edge AI chip architecture built for high-performance, power-efficient on-device intelligence. The company is focused on enabling real-time AI inference at the edge, reducing dependency on cloud processing for latency-sensitive applications. With demand rising across industrial IoT, automotive systems, and medical devices, Sensesemi aims to deliver efficient silicon designed specifically for always-on sensing and compute at low power.This seed round was led by Piper Serica, with participation from LetsVenture Angel Fund, Sun Icon Ventures, MyAsiaVC, Whitepine Investments, Jain Oncor, and support from additional backers including REAN Foundation and notable angels. The funding will be used to advance first-generation system-on-chip (SoC) designs, complete tape-outs and validation, and strengthen the core engineering team. Sensesemi is also targeting test chips in 2026, progressing toward production-grade versions and future commercial deployments as India’s semiconductor ecosystem continues to scale.

5 days ago|by Team S

Full-stack re-commerce company Grest, headquartered in Gurugram, India, has successfully raised ₹16 crore in a growth funding round led by Equentis Wealth with strong participation from several notable investor groups. The fresh capital will be deployed to scale direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations both online and offline, upgrade infrastructure and supply chain capabilities, enhance technology platforms, and strengthen brand awareness as the company accelerates its market expansion in India’s booming refurbished electronics segment. Grest operates a full-stack recommerce model that manages sourcing, renewal, quality assurance, distribution, and after-sales service in-house, delivering premium renewed devices with structured warranty and support to consumers. In this funding round, Equentis Wealth led the investment with the largest contribution, joined by credible backers including JIIF, The Chennai Angels, India Accelerator, Lead Invest, and 8i Ventures reflecting robust investor confidence in Grest’s growth strategy and recommerce model. The company’s revenue has surged significantly with a nine-fold increase from ₹2.9 crore in FY23 to ₹25.7 crore in FY25, and it is targeting ₹50 crore in revenue in FY26. Grest also plans to expand its retail footprint with additional company-owned stores and deepen partnerships with large format retailers and Apple premium resellers as part of its omni-channel growth strategy.

5 days ago|by Team S

iMaintain, a Gloucestershire, United Kingdom-based AI-driven maintenance technology company, has successfully closed a £250,000 pre-seed funding round to accelerate development and adoption of its AI-enabled platform that helps manufacturers capture, structure, and reuse critical maintenance knowledge. The company’s software combines predictive maintenance, real-time asset tracking, and workflow automation to help manufacturing organisations optimise asset management and reduce unplanned downtime by turning everyday engineering experience into shared intelligence. The new capital will be deployed to accelerate product development, expand customer deployments across manufacturing environments, and enhance AI-driven features that support practical, outcome-focused maintenance solutions in real-world factory settings. iMaintain was founded by Hannah Savagar and Adam Stockwell, two industry veterans with deep operational and product expertise in the industrial tech sector, and serves customers across the UK manufacturing and engineering landscape.At the centre of this funding round was a key investment from SFC Capital, a UK-based early-stage investment firm known for backing ambitious technology companies and supporting innovation across sectors. This pre-seed round marks a significant milestone for iMaintain as it transitions from proof-of-concept to scaling its product and market reach. The backing from experienced investors underscores confidence in iMaintain’s vision to modernise maintenance practices by building reliable AI foundations that deliver real operational value.

6 days ago|by Team S

Blackstone, the global alternative asset manager, has raised $5.9 billion toward its new opportunistic credit fund, part of its Capital Opportunities Fund V with an overall target of $10 billion. The strong initial raise reflects sustained investor appetite for flexible private credit strategies that can deploy across corporate capital structures and multiple credit sectors. The opportunistic credit strategy sits within Blackstone Credit, the firm’s expansive credit investment platform that manages a broad array of financing solutions across direct lending, mezzanine credit, distressed opportunities, and asset-based lending. Investors in the fund are seeking exposure to higher return segments of the credit spectrum, backing Blackstone’s flexible approach to sourcing and structuring capital that can adapt to varied market conditions. Blackstone’s private credit capability has grown rapidly over recent years as institutional investors increasingly allocate to alternatives amid low yields in public markets. The firm has consistently expanded its credit platforms and strategies, with its private credit business delivering strong results and commanding significant capital inflows.

6 days ago|by Team S

Galaxy Digital, the diversified digital-asset investment firm founded by Mike Novogratz, has secured $100 million in commitments to launch a new crypto-focused hedge fund scheduled to debut in Q1 2026. The fund aims to capitalise on both rising and falling trends in the digitalasset market by combining exposure to cryptocurrencies with strategic positions in traditional financial services stocks influenced by blockchain technology and regulatory shifts. The $100 million backing comes from a mix of family offices, high-net-worth investors, and select institutional backers, with Galaxy Digital also contributing a seed investment of its own. The hedge fund is structured to take both long and short positions across digital assets and equities, with up to 30 % of capital allocated to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, while the remaining portion is targeted toward financial services and fintech-related stocks that may benefit from shifts in digital asset adoption and regulation. Joe Armao, who will head the new hedge fund, noted that the strategy is designed for the current market environment, where traditional crypto rallies may be slowing and volatility presents opportunities across both digital and traditional finance sectors. By balancing crypto and equity positions, Galaxy Digital is aiming for a flexible approach that can generate returns in diverse conditions and attract sophisticated capital into the emerging digital finance landscape.

6 days ago|by Team S

Bengaluru-based early-stage venture capital firm Exfinity Ventures has launched its fourth flagship fund (Fund IV), strengthening its focus on B2B technology and deep-tech startups in India. The new fund launch comes at a time when investors are increasingly backing firms with strong early-stage conviction and the ability to support startups through longer innovation cycles in frontier sectors. Fund IV is targeting a corpus of ₹850 crore, with an additional ₹250 crore greenshoe option, taking the total potential size to ₹1,100 crore. The capital is expected to be deployed into early-stage companies while reserving a larger share for follow-on rounds, as deep-tech ventures often require extended timelines for product development and commercialization. Alongside the fund rollout, Exfinity has also achieved a major milestone by returning 100% of the committed capital from its 2016 vintage Fund II to investors. This was supported by multiple deep-tech exits over the past year, including acquisitions of portfolio companies such as Kinara.ai, Locus, and AI Palette, signaling rising global demand for Indian-built enterprise technology and AI solutions.

6 days ago|by Team S

EQT is preparing to shift a selection of venture capital holdings from its first venture fund into a new continuation vehicle, highlighting the growing adoption of secondary-led structures within venture markets. The move signals a broader push by large private market firms to create liquidity options and extend holding periods for high-conviction assets as IPO timelines continue to stretch globally. The continuation fund is expected to raise at least $500 million, with EQT planning to transfer around five to ten investments from EQT Ventures I, the firm’s 2016 vintage venture fund that raised roughly €505 million and made approximately 40 investments. The final fund size will depend on negotiations with buyers and how many existing investors choose to roll their stakes into the new vehicle, reflecting a flexible structure designed to balance liquidity needs with long-term upside potential. Jefferies is advising EQT on the process, and at least one of the assets expected to be included is Handshake, a US-based HR and early-career hiring platform first backed by EQT in 2018. The fund formation underscores how continuation funds are increasingly being used beyond traditional buyouts, now expanding into venture capital as the secondary market grows and investors seek more structured ways to manage exit timing and portfolio exposure.

6 days ago|by Team S

Lendable, a London-based asset-backed credit provider focused on fast-growing companies in emerging and developed markets, has announced the first close of two new blended-finance impact funds, raising more than $300 million toward a target of over $500 million. The milestone marks a major step in the firm’s effort to deliver commercial returns alongside measurable social and sustainable impact globally. Lendable’s two funds Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund 2 (LMFCF2) and the Lendable Transportation and Energy Fund (LTEF) were designed to support technology-enabled businesses that expand financial access and foster sustainable economic growth. LMFCF2’s senior tranche has secured a rare investment-grade rating, highlighting confidence in the firm’s disciplined credit strategy and performance history. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $86 million across both funds, joined by a US-based publicly owned financial institution as well as leading development finance institutions (DFIs), family offices and philanthropic foundations. LMFCF2 aims to provide asset-backed capital to next-generation financial services companies expanding access for underserved populations, while LTEF targets small and medium enterprises advancing sustainable technologies in sectors such as clean mobility, renewable energy and resilient agriculture. Lendable’s combined assets under advisory now approach $1 billion following this first close. The fresh capital will be deployed to help global growth companies scale with both commercial returns and tangible impact strengthening financial inclusion, sustainable transport, and energy solutions in key emerging markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia.

6 days ago|by Team S

Global investment firm KKR has successfully closed $2.5 billion for its second Asia-focused private credit fund, underscoring strong investor demand for performing credit strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. The fundraise nearly doubles the size of KKR’s first Asia Pacific private credit vehicle, which closed at $1.1 billion in 2022 and sets a new benchmark for pan-regional credit funds dedicated to privately originated performing credit. The new capital comprises $1.8 billion committed to the KKR Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II (ACOF II) and an additional $700 million raised via separately managed accounts targeting similar types of performing credit investments. At final close, ACOF II has become the largest pan-regional performing private credit fund in Asia Pacific, reflecting both broad institutional interest and deepening appetite for tailored credit solutions in markets ranging from Japan and India to Southeast Asia. KKR’s Asia Credit platform has already executed multiple investments through ACOF II, with approximately $1.9 billion of commitments and a total transaction volume nearing $4.6 billion, highlighting early deployment momentum and diversified deal flow. The fund will primarily target senior and unitranche direct lending, capital solutions, and collateral-backed investments, providing bespoke private credit financing to companies and financial sponsors across the region. KKR’s Asia credit strategy has been active since 2019, completing more than 60 investments and deploying roughly $8.3 billion in capital with a cumulative transaction value of about $27.5 billion, signalling the firm’s long-standing commitment to Asia’s expanding credit landscape.

7 days ago|by Team S

Bain Capital has successfully completed the final close of its third flagship real estate investment fund, securing $3.4 billion in commitments from a diverse group of institutional investors. The new fund part of Bain Capital Real Estate’s broader strategy marks a significant milestone for the Boston-based alternative investment firm as it seeks to capitalise on secular trends shaping global property markets. The fundraise attracted both new and existing limited partners globally, reflecting strong confidence in Bain Capital’s research-driven, value-add investment approach. A portion of the capital has already been deployed, including into specialty assets such as marinas and golf course assemblages across the United States, while the broader strategy will span a diversified mix of property types from industrial and open-air retail to medical outpatient facilities, senior housing, storage assets and digital real estate infrastructure. Under the leadership of Bain Capital Real Estate, the latest fund aims to leverage long-term demographic and consumption shifts that are driving demand in both traditional and non-traditional sectors. With interest in active ownership and operational improvement rising among investors, the firm plans to deploy the capital to grow its portfolio and deepen partnerships with experienced operators worldwide.

7 days ago|by Team S

Replit, the San Francisco-based AI coding startup known for its “vibe coding” platform that enables developers to build applications with natural language instructions, is nearing a new funding round that could value the company at about $9 billion roughly triple its valuation from the last major round. Investors are reportedly preparing to back the round as demand surges for AI-assisted development tools that simplify software creation for users ranging from hobbyists to enterprise teams. The upcoming funding is expected to attract new and existing institutional backers, reflecting heightened investor confidence in Replit’s growth potential amid fierce competition in the AI coding space, which also includes major players like OpenAI, Cursor, and others pushing “AI coding” innovation. Replit’s tooling blends real-time collaboration, cloud IDE capability, and autonomous AI agents that plan, code, and refine projects features that are increasingly viewed as critical for the next generation of software development workflows. Founded by Amjad Masad and a team of AI and developer tools veterans, Replit has evolved from a collaborative in-browser coding environment into a full-stack AI development platform. Its revenue has reportedly soared in recent years and its user base continues to expand as enterprises and individual developers adopt its AI-augmented workflow tools. The nearing fundraise at an elevated valuation underscores the broad investor interest in infrastructure that democratizes software creation across skill levels and industries.

7 days ago|by Team S

33Brew, a Bengaluru-based tech-enabled beverage e-marketplace connecting consumers with neighbourhood and cloud-bar partners, has raised ₹20 crore in a Series A funding round to scale operations and accelerate technology development for its marketplace and fulfillment ecosystem. The fresh capital will help the company strengthen supply chain capabilities, deepen partnerships with partner bars and retailers, and expand its service footprint in key urban markets. The Series A round was led by Optimistic Capital, with participation from Ace Capital, Elbrus Capital, Xponentia Capital, Individual Investors, and Founder-Led Allocations. Investors cited confidence in 33Brew’s mission to create an efficient, tech-driven marketplace for beverages that streamlines customer acquisition and delivery to off-premise consumers. The funds will be deployed toward product enhancement, marketing initiatives, and geographic expansion into new Indian cities with high demand for on-demand beverage services. Co-founded by Sachin Naidu and Gaurav Awasthi, 33Brew blends marketplace technology with local bar networks to offer users a seamless ordering experience for drinks and cocktail deliveries. The company plans to leverage the Series A funding to upgrade its UI/UX experience, strengthen customer retention strategies, and build out data-driven fulfilment logistics to increase order frequency and overall customer lifetime value.

7 days ago|by Team S

Omniscient Neurotechnology, an Australian space in AI-driven connectomics and brain mapping, has secured a $20 million investment from Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) as part of an ongoing $36 million Series D funding round. The financing will support global commercialisation of its proprietary AI platform Quicktome, which generates personalized brain maps from MRI scans and is already used by major hospitals and research institutions worldwide. The Series D round is being co-led by NRFC and OIF Ventures, with NRFC taking a preferred equity stake in the company. Omniscient plans to deploy the new capital to expand and commercialise Quicktome, grow its data science team, and develop next-generation clinical applications of its connectomics technology. The startup also unveiled plans to establish a connectomics centre of excellence in Sydney and accelerate expansion into the United States where Quicktome has garnered regulatory approval and clinical adoption. Founded in 2019 by experienced technology leaders and neuroscientists, Omniscient operates in the emerging field of connectomics, which aims to comprehensively map and interpret individual brain connections to enable more precise clinical insights. With its FDA-approved platform, the company’s mission is to transform brain health care by providing clinicians with individualized risk and planning tools that improve patient outcomes across neurosurgery, neurology, and related fields.

7 days ago|by Team S

Monnai, a global identity and risk data infrastructure company, has announced the successful close of a $12 million equity funding round to accelerate its platform adoption and expand its global footprint. The fresh capital will support Monnai’s mission to become a trusted backbone for real-time identity, fraud prevention, and credit decisioning for financial institutions and digital businesses worldwide. The round was led by Motive Partners, with significant participation from existing investors including Commerce Ventures and 500 Global. Monnai plans to deploy the funds to enhance its core data infrastructure, improve data effectiveness and latency, expand operations into key markets across Europe and Latin America, and grow its engineering, data, and go-to-market teams over the next 12 to 18 months. Founded in August 2021 by Co-Founders Pierre Demarche and Ravish Patel, Monnai’s platform delivers ultra-low latency risk signals with enterprise-grade observability and back-testing capabilities across four continents. The technology enables customers to quickly deploy identity and risk decisioning in new markets, helping improve onboarding acceptance, reduce defaults, and enhance model accuracy. Monnai has achieved strong operating momentum, with fivefold revenue growth and high net revenue retention in 2025.

7 days ago|by Team S

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