UNICEF's $640K fund backs 10 Femtech startups with AI, ML, blockchain
UNICEF Femtech Ventures invests $640K across 10 startups using AI, ML, and blockchain for women's health in emerging markets.
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MNT-Halan's $384M IPO highlights MENA fintech surge
Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan raises $384M in oversubscribed IPO, joining a wave of MENA AI and tech startups securing fresh funding.
OpenAI employees cashed out $6.6B before IPO at $500B valuation, 75 hit $30M cap
OpenAI employees cashed out $6.6B before IPO at $500B valuation, 75 hit $30M cap, valuation now $852B.
1,100 new ETFs launched in 2026, 31.2% leveraged, as AI and thematic funds surge
Nearly 1,100 ETFs launched in 2026, with 31.2% leveraged, as AI-focused and thematic funds gain traction.
Singapore startups took 91% of SEA's $10.7B venture funding in 2026
Singapore-based startups captured 91% of Southeast Asia's venture funding, as the region's startup funding tripled to $10.7 billion in 2026.
Mistral AI leads €3B surge in September's €15.8B European tech funding rebound
Mistral AI raised €3B as European tech funding surged to €15.8B in September, with cloud and AI driving the largest deals.
SAP's $500M TechWolf bet advances as Mistral public-sector deal stalls
SAP acquires TechWolf for AI workplace analytics while a Mistral partnership hits a snag with German government.
Monte Carlo Capital closes €13M for Fund II, targeting €26M to back early-stage AI and DeepTech
Monte Carlo Capital secures €13M in first close for Fund II, aiming to invest in AI and DeepTech startups.
OpenAI targets $2.5B in ad revenue as it bets on intent over identity
OpenAI's VP of monetization partnerships explains why the company believes ads in ChatGPT benefit humanity and why intent matters more than identity.
Anthropic targets $2T valuation in largest-ever IPO, warns of existential AI risks
Anthropic's $2T IPO seeks funding for powerful AI systems, despite warnings of catastrophic risks to humanity.
Germany's 39 unicorns: €8B VC boom fueled by AI and defense
Germany's startup sector hits a record 39 unicorns, with €8B in VC funding driven by AI and defense investments.
Indian AI startups raise $89.3M in a week, led by Ema's $77M round
Indian AI startups raised $89.3M across five deals, with Ema's $77M round driving the sector's funding surge this week.
OpenAI's $1.2T valuation floated as investors eye pre-IPO funding round
OpenAI investors propose a new funding round with a $1.2T valuation ahead of its expected 2027 IPO.
MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro is the first 2nm smartphone chip with 3.3B transistors
MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 9600 Pro, the first 2nm smartphone chip with 3.3B transistors, boosting AI and gaming performance.
AI startups claim 60% of $7.5B sales and marketing funding in 2026
AI-focused companies capture a growing share of sales and marketing startup funding, with $7.5B raised globally in 2026.
Pixxel's $100M round fuels 42% surge in Indian AI/tech startup funding
Pixxel's $100M Series C round led 24 Indian startups to raise $412.81M in one week, a 42% increase week-on-week.
Salesforce's $5B Anthropic stake now worth 10x more as IPO looms
Salesforce's stock surges as its $5B investment in Anthropic nears a $2T valuation, boosting its AI strategy and financial outlook.
Saudi Arabia secures $2.93B for AI, data centers, and startups at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia secures $2.93B for AI, data centers, and startups at LEAP 2026 conference.
KRAFTON commits $250M to Indian AI, robotics startups, doubling its direct investment
KRAFTON plans to invest $250M in Indian AI, robotics, and deeptech startups over the next 3-4 years, expanding beyond its gaming focus.
AI's 2026 water footprint: 764.6B liters, with per-prompt estimates varying 10,000x
AI's water consumption in 2026 estimated at 312.5B-764.6B liters, with per-prompt usage varying widely based on infrastructure and location.
Anthropic's $2T IPO hinges on 31x revenue multiple, says PitchBook analyst
Anthropic targets a $2T IPO valuation, 31x its July annualized revenue, as it faces challenges in compute, regulation, and competition.
TRON's $90B stablecoin surge fuels AI and DeFi expansion in H1 2026
TRON's stablecoin market cap hits $90B, driving AI and DeFi growth amid crypto market stagnation.
Dexmal targets $3B valuation in new funding round, backed by Alibaba
Dexmal, a Chinese robotics startup, seeks a $3B valuation in its latest funding round with Alibaba's support.
Anthropic targets $86.2B IPO, aiming to top SpaceX's record
Anthropic PBC aims to surpass SpaceX's $86.2B IPO with its own public offering, targeting a filing by month's end.
OpenAI targets 2027 IPO, cites 35% revenue growth
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar announces plans for a 2027 IPO, highlighting a 35% revenue growth and 20M weekly active users.
Korea's tech funding triples to $1.4B as AI mega-rounds skew recovery
Korea's tech funding surged 195% to $1.4B in H1 2026, driven by AI chipmaker Rebellion's $400M Series D and XCENA's $135M Series B.
Anthropic's $2T IPO hinges on audited Q2 revenue of $11.5B+
Anthropic's IPO could reach $2T, fueled by $11.5B+ Q2 revenue and compute cost reductions, but faces regulatory and competitive challenges.
UAE startups draw $300M in gaming, fintech, AI funding
UAE startups in gaming, fintech, and AI secure $300M in funding, positioning the region as a tech hub.
Krafton commits $900M to AI and consumer internet startups in India
Krafton shifts focus to AI and consumer internet, investing $900M in India by year-end, with $50-60M earmarked for VC funds and startups.
Airbnb's AI boosts feature output 80% with same staff, outpaces rivals
Airbnb shipped 80% more features in Q2 2026 with flat headcount, cutting launch time by 60% and outgrowing Expedia and Booking.com.
Greater China's Q2 AI megadeals hit $19.3B, 72% of total funding
Greater China's Q2 2026 saw $19.3B in AI and embodied intelligence megadeals, accounting for 72% of total funding.
Index Ventures' $3.5B fund targets AI, cybersecurity, and Israeli startups
Index Ventures raises $3.5B to invest in AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure startups, with a strong focus on Israeli founders.
South Korea's $15.2B sovereign fund targets AI, data centers
South Korea approves a $15.2B sovereign fund for AI and data centers, allowing domestic investments for the first time.
Harmony raises $34M seed round to automate workplace IT tasks
Harmony, founded by ex-Cisco startup founders, secures $34M to streamline workplace IT tasks with AI.
OpenAI intern Hamza Mostafa's 3-step plan to specialize in AI: broad, niche, build
Hamza Mostafa, former OpenAI intern, shares his 3-step strategy to break into AI: broad understanding, niche specialization, and project building.
Samsung eyes €1B stake in Mistral as AI startup targets $22.81B valuation
Samsung is in talks to invest €1B in Mistral, potentially valuing the AI startup at $22.81B and boosting European tech independence.
Ant International's $1.2B Series A fuels AI fintech expansion in Asia
Ant International raised $1.2B in Series A funding to grow AI-powered fintech solutions, leading Asia's $1.34B startup funding week.
Jeju Island's $7.3M fund bets on AI startup Seropim for cross-border growth
Jeju Island's new $7.3M Korea-Japan fund invests in AI startup Seropim, boosting regional tech ecosystem.
Apple's M5 Ultra Mac Studio starts at $6,000, targets AI professionals
Apple unveils the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, a $6,000 powerhouse for AI and creative professionals, skipping the M6 Ultra entirely.
AI leads as operator-founded startups in India attract 11% of 2025 funding
AI startups founded by experienced operators in India raised 11% of all startup funding in 2025, per a new report.
Anthropic's $965B valuation gets Elon Musk's stamp of approval, boosting Amazon and Alphabet stakes
Elon Musk reverses course, calls Anthropic's Claude models the best, validating $100B+ investments from Amazon and Alphabet.