Marcus Havel
Startup Editor
Marcus Havel serves as the Startup Editor at Startups & Giants, where he focuses on the evolving landscapes of early-stage startups, venture capital, and market analysis. His coverage spans funding stages from seed rounds and Series A to growth equity and exit strategies. Through detailed reporting and expert perspectives, Marcus aims to provide readers with the essential insights needed to navigate modern business complexities and scale successfully. He is dedicated to analyzing industry trends that empower entrepreneurs to build successful enterprises.
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Barilla's Good Food Makers Program: High Risks for Startups
As Barilla opens applications for its 2026 Good Food Makers program, participating startups risk their entire existence.
Sep 8, 2026 · 2 min read
5 CEE Startups Dominate 2026 Funding Rounds
Between January and July 2026, five CEE-connected startups—Mews, Preply, Oxylabs, Fonoa, and Viktor—captured roughly two-thirds of the nearly €1 billion raised in the region's top 15 funding rounds, a
Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Evergreen Funds and Why Do They Matter for LPs and GPs?
For as little as $25,000, individual investors can now gain immediate exposure to private equity portfolios once reserved for institutions requiring $5 million minimums.
Sep 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Molten Ventures Growth Fund Secures First Close for Tech Investments
Molten Ventures just secured £175 million for its new Growth Fund, with a significant £75 million cornerstone commitment from the British Business Bank , signaling robust confidence in European deep t
Sep 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Delhi Government Seeks Input for 2026 Startup Policy
The Delhi government proposes to inject ₹407.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Saitama Prefecture Opens CSUP Contest for Circular Economy Startups
In Saitama Prefecture, a business plan contest offers a ¥1,000,000 Grand Prize to circular economy startups, highlighting a critical need for financial incentives in a challenging market.
Sep 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Boosts Startup Growth with New Policy
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has pledged ₹400 crore towards the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy 2026, alongside offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 crore for women-led startups.
Sep 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Navigating Due Diligence for Early-Stage Startups
While a full due diligence process for an early-stage startup can take 20 to 40 hours, the most critical insights often emerge from informal interactions and a deep dive into the founding team's dynamics, not just spreadsheets.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min read
L&T Technology Services Launches FARM Platform for Deep-Tech Startups
L&T Technology Services has launched LTTS FARM, a new platform specifically designed to help deep-tech companies with already validated technologies (TRL 4+) transition to commercial applications.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Singai Ramachandran Chairs Tamil Nadu Startup Mission
Just weeks after joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Singai G.
Sep 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 5 Universities Producing Successful Startup Founders in 2026
For four consecutive years, UC Berkeley's undergraduate alumni have founded more venture-backed startups than any other university globally, according to Inc .
Sep 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Uplift Ventures Launches New Deeptech Fund for EU and US Startups
Uplift Ventures has committed €80 million to European deep tech, earmarking a significant portion of its new €100 million fund for the continent's most ambitious Seed and Series A startups in 2026.
Sep 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Panasonic targets 8% Indian AC market share by 2026
Panasonic aims to capture 8% of India's booming room AC market by 2026, a significant leap from its current undisclosed position.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Mamor Capital Black Women-led VC closes R300M first fund
Mamor Capital Ventures, a black women-owned and managed firm in Johannesburg, just secured a R300 million first close for its inaugural fund.
Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Korean startups secure $15.69M in exports
In a single initiative, 20 Korean startups from outside the capital region secured $15.69 million in export achievements.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2 min read
What Are Product-Led Growth Strategies for Software Startups?
As of 2024, 91% of B2B SaaS companies with over $50 million in annual recurring revenue have already implemented product-led growth strategies, according to Shno .
Aug 30, 2026 · 5 min read
NCC Awards N6 Million Grant to Assistive Tech Startups in Nigeria
Three Nigerian assistive technology startups recently shared a N6 million grant from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Aug 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Adityanath spurs youth entrepreneurship for UP's 24,000+ startups
Uttar Pradesh, a state once primarily known for its agriculture, now boasts over 24,000 startups, including eight unicorns.
Aug 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1 billion for new AI-focused fund
Hardware startups now account for more than 20% of Andreessen Horowitz's deal flow, marking a shift from the venture capital firm's traditional software-centric investment strategy.
Aug 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Canadian Fintech Funding Q3 2026: A Bifurcated Market
While overall Canadian fintech deal volume declined in Q3 2026, select firms still secured significant funding, creating a bifurcated market.
Aug 29, 2026 · 5 min read