Funding
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Punjab distributes ",07 crore in seed grants to 31 startups
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann just distributed ",
Enhans Secures $37 Million in Series C Funding for AI Growth
South Korean enterprise AI firm Enhans just secured 51.
Top 6 Trends Impacting Global Startups in 2026
OpenAI closed a $40 billion funding round in 2025, the largest single venture raise in history, according to Startup Genome .
Digital health startups gain exposure via accelerators
Health Wildcatters offers digital health startups $30,000 in cash and over $200,000 in program value.
EU Innovation Act proposes to boost startup funding, ecosystem
The European Commission has proposed a new Innovation Act, seeking to unlock €5 billion for scale-ups and streamline fragmented research and development contracts across its member states.
How to Choose the Best Startup Events for Funding and Growth in 2026
A single attendee pass for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 costs $849, a significant investment that many startups make without a clear strategy for return.
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
Delhi Government Seeks Input for 2026 Startup Policy
The Delhi government proposes to inject ₹407.
How Can Startups Prepare for Industry Events in 2026?
SXSW Pitch finalists have secured over 80% funding, with alumni companies collectively raising over $22 billion in venture capital and exits since 2009, according to Startup Mountain Summit .
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.
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.
Incubators vs. Accelerators: Which Is Better for Startup Growth?
With acceptance rates hovering around 1%, top-tier startup accelerators like Y Combinator are tougher to crack than Harvard.
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.
Emerging Market Startups: Funding Gaps & Expansion Support
Female founders from 78 emerging markets are participating in non-profit programs to learn international expansion strategies, highlighting a profound gap in global entrepreneurial support.
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.
Virtual Events Can't Match In-Person Networking for Startup Growth
Despite a staggering 300% surge in virtual event attendance between 2020 and 2022, the digital boom did not translate into a funding frenzy for startups.
7 Startup ROI Strategies for 2026 Trade Fairs
Startup Battlefield alumni from TechCrunch Disrupt have collectively raised an astounding $32 billion.
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).
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.
Navigating the Pan-African Venture Capital Landscape
In 2022, over 70% of Africa's record $5.
What are blue economy funds and why do they matter for ocean tech?
Venture capital funding for blue economy startups is projected to nearly triple, from $5.
MassMutual Ventures launches $150M fund for climate tech startups
MassMutual Ventures has committed a total of $300 million to climate technology, a significant bet from a traditional insurer on nascent sustainable innovation.
How to Leverage Startup Competitions for Funding and Partnerships
Venture Connect's 6,700 alumni companies had raised approximately $6 billion in funding as of 2022, demonstrating the immense, often hidden, financial power of startup competitions.
Blackbird Ventures raises A$1.05 billion for its sixth fund
Blackbird Ventures has just closed its sixth fund at A$1.05 billion.
How to Master Startup Networking and Partnership Strategies at Conferences
At 4YFN, held during MWC Barcelona, over 100,000 attendees and 1,000+ investors converge, expecting to facilitate €50 billion in funding, according to Scytale .
Niche Summits Explode, Offering Curated Startup-Enterprise Deal-Making
In late 2026, a startup founder seeking funding might need to choose between a 'Founders BBQ Showcase' in Boston, a 'Scale and Grow Summit' in London, or a 'Nordic-Africa Startup Summit' in Copenhagen
Singapore AI firms raise $9.3B, skewing Southeast Asia funding
Kling AI's US$2.8 billion Series D funding round alone accounted for approximately 68% of Southeast Asia's Native AI funding in the first seven months of 2026, dramatically skewing the region's percei
India invests in young entrepreneurs' startups
As of June 30, 2026, India's DPIIT has recognized 240,092 entities as startups, a testament to a burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape fueled by initiatives like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
Whatnot raises $545M, reaching $20B valuation
In a market where tech valuations often shrink, live commerce platform Whatnot has defied gravity.
QuantHealth AI raises $45M for clinical trial simulations
QuantHealth's AI platform has achieved up to 90% predictive accuracy across over 600 simulated trials, according to HIT Consultant .