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UK needs £800bn of new funding by 2040 to meet defence pledge

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BlueNalu scores $11 million to bring cultivated bluefin tuna toro closer to commercialisation

U.S. cultivated seafood pioneer BlueNalu, based in San Diego, California, has raised approximately $11 million in new convertible note and preferred stock financings to scale up production and support the commercialisation of its highly anticipated cultivated bluefin tuna toro a premium sushi-grade product that could transform sustainable seafood offerings worldwide. The investment comes as the startup advances toward regulatory approval and broader market launch following years of technology...

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Meta acquires AI startup Manus in a landmark deal to supercharge its artificial intelligence ambitions

Tech giant Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup known for its general-purpose autonomous AI agents, as part of its ongoing push to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced AI capabilities across its consumer and business products.


Financial terms of the deal were not officially disclosed by Meta, but multiple reports from major news o...

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French chipmaker NanoXplore raises €20 million to expand into defence and strengthen Europe’s electronic sovereignty

French fabless semiconductor company NanoXplore has secured €20 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its advanced microelectronics business into the defence sector and to support strategic growth initiatives aimed at bolstering Europe’s electronic sovereignty amid rising global technology competition. The round was backed by leading European defence contractor MBDA and the Defence Innovation Fund, managed by France’s state investment bank Bpifrance, highlighting institutional...

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Healthcare & education startup Virohan secures $7.5 M in Series B funding to tackle skill gaps and global healthcare jobs

India-based healthcare education and edtech startup Virohan has raised ₹65 crore (around $7.5 million) in an ongoing Series B funding round, led by Japan’s Mynavi Corporation, with strong participation from existing investors including Blume Ventures, Bharat Inclusive Technologies Seed Fund, and Rebright Partners.

The fresh capital will help expand Virohan’s mission of bridging the gap between healthcare education and employment outcomes amid a growing shortage of skilled healthcare pr...

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Belgian-American startup Aidoptation secures €20 million to scale autonomous driving from racetrack to real-world mobility and defence

Belgian-American technology company Aidoptation has raised €20 million in new financing to accelerate the development and industrialisation of advanced AI-driven autonomous systems applicable across commercial mobility, emergency services and defence-relevant environments. The round saw contributions from a blend of public, private and strategic investors, reinforcing confidence in the firm’s ability to transition high-performance autonomy from racetrack prototypes into real-world systems.

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Octopus Energy to spin out AI utility platform Kraken at €7.3B valuation after €850M funding round

British energy and technology group Octopus Energy has secured a landmark €850 million ($1 billion) investment round for its AI-powered utility software business Kraken, valuing the platform at approximately €7.3 billion ($8.65 billion) and marking the formal spin-out of Kraken as an independent company.


The funding round — the first standalone capital raise for Kraken since its inception within Octopus — was led by D1 Capital Partners, with significant participation from Fid...

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Belgian healthtech Mindoo raises €5M Seed to scale AI hospital agents

Belgium-based healthtech startup Mindoo has raised €5 million in Seed funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its AI-powered hospital agents designed to automate administrative and clinical workflows.


The round was led by 6 Degrees Capital (6DC) and Syndicate One, with participation from strategic angel investors experienced across healthcare delivery, AI systems, SaaS platforms, and enterprise technology. The funding highlights strong investor appetite for a...

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Israeli cybersecurity startup Vega raises $120 million Series B as valuation hits ~$700 million

Vega, a Tel Aviv- and New York-based enterprise cybersecurity company specialising in real-time threat identification, investigation and AI-assisted breach response, has raised $120 million in a Series B funding round, lifting its valuation to approximately $700 million—a significant increase from its last round.


The financing was led by global venture capital firm Accel, with participation from other major backers including Redpoint Ventures, Cyberstarts (founded by Gili Ra...

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Cornell Tech Studio startup Hyro raises $45 million to scale voice AI for healthcare

Hyro, a New York City–based AI startup borne out of Cornell Tech research, has raised $45 million in a funding round to expand its voice-enabled artificial intelligence platform designed for healthcare and enterprise use cases. The company’s technology connects patients and providers through conversational AI that understands complex, domain-specific language, improving clinical workflows, patient engagement and accessibility across medical settings.


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Israeli developer platform Port raises $100 million Series C at $800 million valuation to scale AI-agent orchestration

Port, a Tel Aviv-headquartered startup offering a unified developer platform that helps engineering teams manage internal tools and AI agents, has closed a $100 million Series C funding round at an $800 million valuation. The financing will accelerate the company’s product development and global expansion as it competes with open-source tools like Spotify’s Backstage and pioneers “agentic” orchestration features for enterprise software workflows.


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Welcome to another year of innovation with NewNex!

A new year, new funds, new founders, and new opportunities.

Let’s shape the future of innovation in 2026.

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Saudi AI startup Newera.ai raises $2.1 million pre-seed to scale its enterprise AI consulting platform

Newera.ai, a Riyadh-based artificial intelligence startup focused on generative and agentic AI solutions for enterprises, has raised $2.1 million (approximately SAR 8 million) in a pre-seed funding round to expand its operations across Saudi Arabia, strengthen research and development, and build AI products tailored to local enterprise needs. The capital will help the company accelerate local expansion, deepen integration with enterprise systems and support its mission to make AI a practical,...

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Compute-in-memory chip startup Mythic raises $125 million to accelerate AI inference hardware

Mythic Inc., a compute-in-memory semiconductor startup developing analog AI processors that combine memory and computation on a single die, has closed a $125 million funding round led by DCVC to fuel its next phase of growth as the company targets major performance and efficiency gains in artificial intelligence inference workloads. The capital brings Mythic’s total outside funding to more than $175 million and underscores strong investor confidence in its differentiated architecture.

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Dutch DefenseTech startup Destinus secures €50 million Commerzbank facility as total capital raised nears €400 million

Destinus, a Netherlands-based aerospace and defense technology company focused on autonomous systems and industrial-scale production, has secured a €50 million commercial financing facility from Commerzbank, marking its first bank financing and supporting further expansion of production, integration and testing infrastructure across Europe. The facility complements €140 million in recently completed convertible instruments and shareholder loans, building on over €200 million in previously rai...

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Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8 million to build AI-powered social video creation platform

Dazzle, a newly launched AI-driven social video creation platform founded by former Yahoo and Google executive Marissa Mayer, has raised $8 million in a seed funding round led by Forerunner Ventures. The company aims to help users produce short-form vertical videos more easily and creatively, combining generative AI tools with native features for creator workflows.


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AI-powered chemistry startup Excelsior Sciences raises $95 million to transform small-molecule drug discovery and manufacturing

Excelsior Sciences, a New York-based life sciences startup pioneering AI-integrated chemistry for small-molecule discovery and production, has raised $95 million in a Series A funding round to scale its automated smart bloccs platform, expand partnerships and accelerate drug discovery and manufacturing innovation.

The financing combines traditional venture capital with public support to help reshape how small molecules are designed, synthesised and tested in a closed-loop workflow that...

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Swedish biotech startup Melt&Marble raises €7.3 million Series A to scale precision-fermented designer fats

Melt&Marble, a Gothenburg-based biotechnology company pioneering precision-fermented “designer fats” for food and personal care applications, has raised €7.3 million (about $8.5 million) in a Series A funding round to scale production and bring its first ingredients to market. The funding marks a significant milestone as the company transitions from research and development toward commercialisation of sustainable, high-performance fats that mimic and surpass conventional oils and animal f...

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Algerian travel-tech startup VOLZ raises $5 million in record Series A round

VOLZ, a travel-technology startup based in Algiers that enables travellers to search and book flights while paying in Algerian dinars, has raised about $5 million in a Series A funding round, marking the largest funding ever raised in local currency by an Algerian startup. The financing was announced during the African Startup Conference in Algiers and highlights growing investor confidence in the country’s tech ecosystem.


The funding round was led by a consortium of private ...

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French agtech startup AgreenCulture raises €6 million to grow its autonomous farming technology

AgreenCulture, a Paris-based agricultural technology startup developing autonomous farming hardware and software solutions for sustainable crop management, has raised €6 million in a funding round to scale production, expand its commercial footprint and accelerate R&D for its autonomous robots and data-driven farm management platform. The company’s technology combines robotics, sensors and AI to automate field tasks and optimise crop health, driving efficiency and sustainability in modern...

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London-based Iconic raises €11 million to build on-device AI platform for next-generation gaming

Iconic, a London-based interactive entertainment and AI-native platform company, has secured €11 million (about $13 million) in Seed funding to develop its on-device AI technology aimed at powering immersive and personalised gaming experiences.

The fresh capital will be used to further build Iconic’s AI engines and forge deeper partnerships with game studios seeking to integrate intelligent, locally run AI systems directly into gameplay.


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AI startup Edison Scientific raises $70 million seed round to transform scientific research with autonomous AI software

Edison Scientific, a San Francisco‑based artificial intelligence startup spun out from AI research group FutureHouse, has raised $70 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development and commercial deployment of its AI‑driven research software platform designed to automate scientific discovery and data analysis.

The financing underscores growing investor enthusiasm for tools that accelerate research workflows and reduce time‑to‑insight across life sciences, chemist...

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Germany launches €30 billion “Deutschlandfonds” to mobilise private investment for energy transition and tech growth

The German government has unveiled a €30 billion investment initiative called the Deutschlandfonds aimed at mobilising private capital to support the country’s energy transition, technology development and industrial modernisation.

The fund—coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and implemented by state-owned development bank KfW—is designed to de-risk private investment using guarantees, loans and equity...

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Socratic Partners, the Raptor Group spin-out, holds second close on Fund I with $109.45 million from 38 investors

Socratic Partners, a semiconductor-focused venture capital firm spun out of The Raptor Group, has announced the second close of its debut Fund I at approximately $109.45 million, coming from 38 investors as the firm advances toward its $500 million target for the vehicle. The closing highlights strong investor interest in early- to mid-stage opportunities within the global semiconductor ecosystem, a sector poised for transformative growth in AI, edge computing, advanced sensors and next-gener...

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Bengaluru-based deep-tech VC BYT Capital launches ₹180 crore maiden deep-tech fund to back early scientific and engineering ventures

BYT Capital, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm focused on frontier science and engineering innovation, has announced the launch of its ₹180 crore (approximately $20 million) Category II Alternative Investment Fund, aimed at backing early-stage deep-tech startups in sectors including space technology, life sciences, robotics, and clean energy.

The fund plans to deploy initial cheques of ₹3 crore to ₹6 crore across 18–20 startups, with around 55 % of the corpus reserved for follow-o...

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India’s Nexus Venture Partners closes its eighth fund at $700 million to back startups across India and the U.S.

Nexus Venture Partners (NVP), a prominent early- and growth-stage venture capital firm with roots in India and Silicon Valley, has successfully closed its eighth flagship fund at $700 million (approximately €650 million), marking one of the largest VC fundraises in the region this year. The firm plans to deploy the capital across sectors including enterprise SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, healthcare and deep tech, with a continued focus on backing founders who are building globally competitive...

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Gresham House’s sustainable forestry strategy attracts Aussie super fund in €250 million first close

Gresham House, a London-based specialist alternative asset manager with more than four decades of experience in forestry and natural capital investing, has successfully completed the first close of over €250 million for its Sustainable International Forestry Strategy Platform, signalling strong institutional interest in sustainable real assets.

The strategy is designed to build a diversified portfolio of sustainably managed timberland and afforestation assets across Australia, New Zeal...

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Forum Asset Management completes final close of Forum Priority Partners Development Fund I, achieving target to support university-anchored projects

Forum Asset Management, a New York-based real estate investment and advisory firm, has successfully completed the final close of its Forum Priority Partners Development Fund I at its hard cap, meeting its target to support university-anchored real estate projects across the United States.

The development fund is structured to provide capital for ground-up and value-add projects that enhance student housing, innovation districts, medical/healthcare facilities, and mixed-use environments...

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Spanish SaaS platform Stowlog raises €1 million to drive the digitisation of safety and security in port logistics

Stowlog, a Barcelona-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on enhancing safety and security in port logistics through digital solutions, has raised €1 million in seed funding to expand its platform, accelerate product development, and scale commercial operations across Spain and other European markets.

The company’s technology helps terminal operators and logistics partners improve compliance, risk management and real-time operational visibility within complex port environ...

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Belgium’s I-care becomes newest unicorn after closing €20 million fundraising and refinancing round

Belgium-based predictive maintenance and AI solutions provider I-care has announced the successful completion of a €20 million fundraising and refinancing round, propelling the company to unicorn status with a valuation above €1 billion. The internal round was conducted with existing shareholders and employees, reflecting strong confidence in I-care’s trajectory as it prepares to pursue external investors and a possible IPO in 2026.


Founded in 2024, I-care’s AI-driven platfo...