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Introduction & Context Swiss startup Corintis, specializing in advanced chip cooling, has just raised $24 million in a Series A round to accelerate commercialization and scaling of its microchannel liquid cooling solutions for AI and high-performance chips. This funding comes at a pivotal time: as AI workloads grow, thermal management is becoming a major bottleneck…
Introduction: India’s Battery Tech Revolution In the rapidly evolving global energy landscape, battery technology has become the linchpin of electrification and renewable adoption. Hyderabad-based deeptech startup Xbattery recently closed a $2.3 million funding round, marking a crucial step toward developing next-generation energy storage solutions. This funding, classified as battery innovation funding, is designed to accelerate…
Fresh Commerce Funding Fuels Handpickd’s Expansion Ambitions Introduction: A $15 Million Boost in a Crowded Market India’s fast-growing grocery delivery market just got a fresh boost with Handpickd raising $15 million in its latest funding round. The move comes at a time when fresh commerce startups are fighting for survival in an environment marked by…
Introduction: A New Era for Food Delivery Swiggy, India’s leading food delivery giant, is embarking on a bold experiment that could redefine how meals are cooked, packaged, and delivered worldwide. The company has announced a “food mobility” pilot program, a global initiative designed to optimize the movement of food through AI-driven logistics, dark kitchens, cloud…
Introduction: The $10M Signal for Construction Tech India’s proptech and infrastructure ecosystem just got a strong validation shot with Track3D, an AI-powered realty intelligence startup, securing $10 million in fresh funding. The round was led by Ironspring Ventures, with co-lead Zacua Ventures, and support from Shadow Ventures and Monta Vista Capital. The raise is not…
Igniting Sustainability: Chakr’s Major Funding Milestone Deep-tech powerhouse Chakr Innovation has clinched $23 million in Series C funding, a September 22, 2025, announcement that’s electrifying the cleantech innovation landscape. Led by Iron Pillar, this round catapults the New Delhi-based startup’s total capital to $30 million, arming it to tackle climate challenges head-on. Cleantech innovation, blending…
A New Frontier in Orbit: Kreios Space’s Groundbreaking Funding In a move that’s set to redefine satellite capabilities, Spanish startup Kreios Space has secured 8 million euros ($9.3 million) in fresh funding to advance its VLEO satellite tech. Announced on September 23, 2025, this investment from the NATO Innovation Fund and JOIN Capital underscores Europe’s…
Introduction In a year defined by consolidation and cautious investment, London-based Tide fintech has made waves by securing an impressive $112 million Series C funding round. The raise, led by Apax Digital with participation from existing investors including Ant Group and SoftBank Vision Fund, marks one of the largest fintech deals in 2025. Tide, founded…
Introduction The race toward autonomous mobility has shifted gears once again—this time on the streets of Tokyo. In a major development for AI-driven transportation, Wayve, the London-based self-driving startup, has partnered with Nissan to debut its advanced Level-2 driver assistance system in the Nissan Ariya electric SUV. This marks the first time Wayve’s technology is…
Introduction In a significant move underscoring the escalating importance of artificial intelligence (AI) safety and enterprise-scale deployment, Anthropic, a leading AI research company, has secured $13 billion in a Series F funding round. This investment propels the company’s valuation to an impressive $183 billion, more than doubling its previous valuation of $61.5 billion in March…