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Zurich-based venture capital firm Herbert Ventures has launched its inaugural €32.5 million Fund I, aimed at backing early-stage startups across Europe, signaling continued momentum in the region’s deeptech investment ecosystem.Founded in 2026 by Ben Simon and Luis Huber, Herbert Ventures is positioning itself as a dedicated early-stage investor focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, particularly supporting exceptional founders building in deeptech and emerging technology domains.The fund has already completed its first close and made its initial investment in DroidRun, a German startup developing orchestration layers for AI agents in mobile applications, highlighting the firm’s focus on cutting-edge innovation from the outset.Herbert Ventures follows a founder-first approach, emphasizing execution over market narratives and prioritizing speed, transparency, and direct engagement with entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional venture models, the firm does not reserve capital for follow-on investments, instead focusing on helping startups reach their next stage without bias toward additional funding commitments.The fund is expected to back around 30 startups across Europe, with a strong focus on the DACH region, while maintaining an industry-agnostic strategy that allows it to stay flexible amid rapidly evolving technology trends. This approach reflects a broader shift in venture capital toward early conviction and deeper founder alignment rather than thematic or hype-driven investing.As Europe continues to strengthen its position in global innovation, funds like Herbert Ventures are playing a crucial role in supporting the earliest stages of startup development, particularly in deeptech sectors that require patient capital and long-term vision.

AI-driven legaltech startup Patlytics has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, underscoring growing investor interest in specialized AI platforms transforming complex legal workflows. The round was led by SignalFire, with participation from N47, Myriad Venture Partners, Relativity, Alumni Ventures, Antiportfolio Ventures, and BAM Corner Point.Founded to address inefficiencies in intellectual property management, Patlytics is building an AI-powered platform that streamlines the entire patent lifecycle - from invention disclosure and drafting to litigation and portfolio management. The company’s technology is designed specifically for IP law, a highly complex and traditionally underserved segment within the broader legal industry.The platform is already gaining significant traction, with adoption across more than 40% of Am Law 100 firms, alongside enterprise clients leveraging its capabilities to reduce time, cost, and operational complexity in patent-related workflows. By automating tasks such as claim chart generation, infringement analysis, and due diligence, Patlytics is helping legal teams dramatically improve efficiency and decision-making.The newly raised capital will be used to expand the platform’s capabilities, enhance AI-driven automation, and scale its presence across global markets. As demand for specialized AI solutions continues to rise, particularly in high-stakes domains like intellectual property, companies like Patlytics are emerging as key players redefining how legal services are delivered.With the legal industry increasingly embracing AI, Patlytics is positioning itself as a category-defining platform focused on deep specialization rather than broad generalization- targeting one of the most complex and valuable areas of corporate strategy: intellectual property.

Wealth management platform Ilios 72 Alternative Capital has raised a Pre-Series A funding round from a group of family offices, reinforcing growing investor confidence in India’s emerging alternative investment ecosystem. The company raised approximately ₹2 crore at a 3x valuation jump, highlighting strong early traction and momentum.Founded in 2025, Ilios 72 is building a research-driven wealth management platform focused on providing access to alternative investment opportunities for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The platform enables investments across private equity, venture capital, structured products, private credit, and global markets, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution beyond traditional financial instruments.The funding round saw participation from multiple family offices based in Jaipur and Mumbai, continuing their backing from earlier stages and signaling long-term belief in the company’s vision. This comes at a time when Indian investors are increasingly shifting toward diversified and research-led investment strategies, moving beyond conventional asset classes.Ilios 72 has already crossed ₹200 crore in assets under management, reflecting strong demand for curated alternative investment solutions among affluent investors. The company’s open-architecture model and client-first approach, which aligns incentives with portfolio performance rather than product sales, have helped it carve out a differentiated position in a competitive wealthtech landscape.With fresh capital in place, the company plans to expand beyond metro cities, strengthening its presence in markets like Jaipur and Kanpur while targeting high-potential Tier 2 cities. This expansion strategy aims to bridge the gap in access to quality financial advisory and alternative investments across emerging investor hubs in India.As India’s wealth management sector evolves alongside rising disposable incomes and financial sophistication, platforms like Ilios 72 are positioning themselves to capture the growing demand for transparent, research-led, and globally diversified investment opportunities.

Deeptech startup Kluisz has rebranded itself as Nava while raising $22 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its ambition to build next-generation AI cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific. The round was led by Greenoaks, with participation from RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures, reflecting strong investor confidence in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure space.Founded in 2025, the company is focused on developing GPU-powered compute infrastructure and AI data centres designed to support the increasing demands of modern artificial intelligence workloads. With the rebranding to Nava, the company is positioning itself beyond an AI-native cloud provider toward a broader vision of becoming a foundational AI cloud platform for the region.As part of this transition, Nava has established Singapore as its regional headquarters to strengthen its presence in key Asia-Pacific markets and tap into global talent pools. The move aligns with its strategy to scale operations in a region witnessing a surge in demand for AI compute capacity and low-latency infrastructure.The newly raised capital will be deployed to build out Nava’s full-stack AI compute platform, expand its footprint across APAC, and hire talent across critical areas such as GPU engineering, AI data centre design, and go-to-market operations. The company is also focused on creating a vertically integrated model that combines hardware, software, and orchestration layers to deliver optimized performance for AI workloads.Nava operates in a market where demand for AI infrastructure is rapidly outpacing supply, driven by the growing need for training and deploying large-scale AI models. This shift is pushing startups and enterprises alike to invest heavily in compute power and specialized infrastructure, making AI cloud platforms a key battleground for innovation and investment globally.With this funding and strategic repositioning, Nava is aiming to emerge as a key player in Asia’s AI infrastructure ecosystem, competing in a space that is attracting significant capital and redefining the backbone of the global AI economy.

US-based space technology startup Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in the future of advanced satellite mobility and in-orbit operations. The round was led by Geodesic Capital, highlighting growing global interest in next-generation space infrastructure solutions.Founded in 2021, Portal Space Systems is focused on developing highly maneuverable spacecraft designed to operate across multiple orbital regimes, from low Earth orbit to deeper space environments. Unlike traditional satellites that are typically limited to fixed orbital paths, the company’s technology enables dynamic repositioning, allowing spacecraft to adapt quickly to mission requirements and changing conditions in space.This capability is becoming increasingly critical as governments and commercial players expand their presence in space. The need for responsive and flexible satellite systems is rising, particularly in areas such as defense, surveillance, satellite servicing, and complex commercial missions. Portal’s approach aims to address these challenges by introducing propulsion-driven platforms that can move efficiently and reliably across orbits.The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate product development and scale the deployment of its spacecraft platforms. As the global space economy continues to grow, companies that can offer mobility, resilience, and operational flexibility are expected to play a key role in shaping the future of space infrastructure.With this funding, Portal Space Systems positions itself among a new generation of space-tech innovators working to redefine how satellites operate, moving beyond static systems toward agile, mission-responsive spacecraft that can support an increasingly complex orbital ecosystem.

Bengaluru-based fintech platform KreditBee has raised $280 million in a Series E funding round, propelling the company into the unicorn club with a valuation of approximately $1.5 billion. This milestone highlights strong investor confidence in India’s rapidly expanding digital lending ecosystem.The round was led by Motilal Oswal Alternates, Hornbill Capital, and MUFG-backed Dragon Fund, with participation from WhiteOak Capital, A.P. Moller Holding, Premji Invest, and Advent International, alongside other existing investors. The scale of the round reflects renewed interest in fintech lending despite a cautious global funding environment.KreditBee operates as a digital lending platform offering personal loans and financial services to underserved and emerging middle-income consumers, addressing India’s significant credit accessibility gap. Since its inception, the company has scaled rapidly, leveraging technology-driven underwriting and a mobile-first approach to expand its reach across millions of users.The fresh capital will primarily be used to expand its lending book, strengthen its NBFC operations, and scale assets under management (AUM), as the company continues to deepen its presence in unsecured lending while also exploring secured loan products and new financial services offerings.The funding includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, enabling partial exits for early investors while ensuring significant capital infusion into the company’s growth strategy. This round also comes amid increasing momentum in India’s fintech sector, where digital lenders are evolving into full-stack financial platforms.KreditBee’s latest fundraise not only marks its transition into a unicorn but also signals a broader revival of large-ticket investments in India’s lending and fintech space, positioning the company for future expansion and potential public market entry in the coming years.