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Seattle-based cybersecurity startup XBOW has secured $120 million in a Series C funding round, pushing its valuation beyond $1 billion as it accelerates the development of its AI-driven offensive security platform.The round was led by DFJ Growth and Northzone, with participation from new investors Sofina and Alkeon Capital, alongside existing backers Altimeter, NFDG Ventures, and Sequoia Capital.Founded by Oege de Moor, XBOW is building an “autonomous hacker” system-an AI platform that continuously simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities at machine speed. Unlike traditional penetration testing, which is periodic and manual, XBOW enables continuous, intelligent security testing aligned with modern development cycles.The platform leverages advanced AI reasoning and adversarial workflows to detect and validate vulnerabilities in real time, helping organizations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated AI-driven cyber threats.XBOW has already demonstrated strong technical capabilities, with its system previously reaching the top position on the HackerOne leaderboard, outperforming human security researchers-highlighting the growing role of AI in cybersecurity.With this latest funding, the company plans to scale its enterprise adoption, expand globally, and enhance its AI security infrastructure, positioning itself as a category leader in autonomous offensive security.As cyber threats evolve with AI, XBOW is at the forefront of a shift toward “AI vs AI” cybersecurity, where automated systems are deployed to counter increasingly automated attacks.

AI-led ecommerce accelerator Assiduus Global has secured $25 million (~₹233 crore) in a Pre-Series B funding round, led by Bajaj Finserv, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures, Aaruha Technology Fund, and select family offices and institutional investors.Founded by Somdutta Singh, Assiduus is building a technology-driven global commerce infrastructure platform that enables brands to scale across international marketplaces through AI, data analytics, and supply chain intelligence.The company operates as a full-stack ecommerce accelerator, offering solutions across digital storefronts, cloud infrastructure, marketing analytics, and cross-border distribution. Its platform integrates with multiple global marketplaces, helping brands streamline operations and expand internationally.Assiduus has demonstrated strong performance, achieving 4x growth in revenue and operations, while maintaining profitability for seven consecutive years-a rare milestone in the ecommerce and SaaS ecosystem.Currently, the platform supports 150+ enterprise brands across 20+ countries and integrates with numerous global marketplaces, positioning itself as a key enabler of cross-border digital commerce.The newly raised capital will be used to enhance AI and data capabilities, expand global operations, and strengthen ecosystem partnerships, as the company aims to deepen its leadership in commerce infrastructure.With a strong focus on automation, robotics, and intelligent fulfillment, Assiduus is redefining how brands scale globally-combining software intelligence with supply chain execution to drive efficiency and profitability.

India-based D2C shapewear and innerwear brand Pinq Polka has raised ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).Founded by Manveen Ssharma, the brand focuses on delivering comfort-first shapewear solutions for modern Indian women, addressing gaps in fit, usability, and everyday wearability.The fresh capital will be deployed towards strengthening marketing efforts, expanding the team, and supporting working capital needs, as the company looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-growing innerwear and shapewear market.Pinq Polka has witnessed strong growth momentum in recent years, reportedly achieving significant revenue expansion-growing nearly 19x over the past three years, with revenue reaching around ₹20 crore.The startup also gained visibility after being featured on Shark Tank India, which helped boost brand awareness and consumer traction.With increasing demand for functional, comfortable, and body-positive innerwear, Pinq Polka aims to position itself as a leading comfort-driven shapewear brand, leveraging innovation and customer-centric design.

Gurugram-based creator commerce startup Wishlink has secured $17.5 million (≈₹145-159 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with participation from existing investors Fundamentum Partnership and Elevation Capital. Founded in 2022 by Shaurya Gupta, Divyansh Ameta, and Chandan Yadav, Wishlink operates at the intersection of content and commerce-enabling creators to monetize their influence by seamlessly linking product recommendations to online marketplaces. The platform connects creators, brands, and consumers, allowing users to discover and purchase products directly through content shared across social platforms. It already integrates with major e-commerce players such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Meesho, and Shopsy, making product discovery more intuitive and conversion-driven. With this fresh capital, Wishlink plans to expand its creator and brand ecosystem while strengthening its technology stack, aiming to enhance shopping experiences and enable deeper collaboration between creators and brands. The company is riding the rapid growth of India’s creator economy, where influencer-led commerce is emerging as a powerful channel for product discovery and purchasing. By building infrastructure that converts content into measurable commerce, Wishlink is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving social commerce landscape.

Bengaluru-based AI procurement startup Aerchain has raised $13 million (~₹118 crore) in a Series A funding round, led by Pavestone VC, with participation from IndiaMART and other investors.Founded by Harsha Kadimisetty and Himavanth Jasti, Aerchain is building an AI-powered “Spend Operating System” designed to automate enterprise procurement workflows and transform procurement from a cost center into a strategic business function.The platform leverages multi-agent AI architecture to handle tasks across the procurement lifecycle-including vendor discovery, RFQ automation, negotiations, approvals, invoicing, and payment tracking-significantly reducing manual effort.Aerchain claims its solution can automate up to 80% of operational procurement tasks, enabling enterprises to shift focus toward strategic decision-making while improving efficiency and compliance.The newly raised capital will be used to enhance AI capabilities and expand globally, as the company aims to scale its platform across enterprises seeking to modernize procurement through automation and data intelligence.With increasing adoption of AI agents in enterprise workflows, Aerchain is positioning itself as a key player in the emerging AI-driven procurement ecosystem, addressing inefficiencies in legacy systems and enabling smarter, faster decision-making.

Singapore-based deeptech startup Datakrew has raised $2.6 million in a Pre-Series funding round to scale its AI and IoT-driven solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.Founded in 2019, Datakrew specializes in real-time EV battery intelligence, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT to deliver actionable insights for OEMs and fleet operators. Its platform enables predictive maintenance, battery health monitoring, and performance optimization, helping reduce operational risks and improve efficiency.The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, expand globally, and deepen integrations with EV manufacturers and mobility providers. As EV adoption grows rapidly worldwide, managing battery performance and lifecycle has become a critical challenge-one that Datakrew aims to solve through data-driven intelligence.By continuously analyzing battery data, the company helps clients predict failures, optimize charging cycles, and extend battery lifespan, ultimately lowering costs and improving reliability across EV fleets.Datakrew is already collaborating with multiple automotive and mobility players, positioning itself as a key data intelligence layer in the EV ecosystem, supporting smarter and more sustainable transportation systems.