Josh Kushner’s Thrive Holdings raises $2B at a $12B valuation to turn AI into a private equity strategy — TFN
Thrive Holdings raised $2 billion at a $12 billion valuation, led by SoftBank, D1 Capital, and Altimeter The…
MarginEdge raises $80M Series D for restaurant AI tech
This story was reported with support from our partner Arlington Economic Development, a launchpad for innovation and a…
Funding and acquisitions in Indian startups this week [Aug 10
This week, 14 Indian startups raised $151.5 million across two growth-stage deals, 11 early-stage deals and one undisclosed…
ECOWAS Startup Award: How Nigerians Can Apply for $65,000 Pr
The Economic Community of West African States has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards,…
Ahmedabad-based insurtech startup InRisk Labs raises $27 million from Bessemer, Northpoint Capital
InRisk Labs, an Ahmedabad-based insurtech startup, has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer…
Postgraduates sell weed, wigs, vetkoek to beat funding gaps
For many South African students, graduating does not mark the end of financial hardship. Instead, pursuing an honours,…
Future of historic listening telescope at risk after funding cut
The UK’s largest telescope is facing an uncertain future after an announcement that funding for a network of…
The existential choice facing UK physics facilities: commercialize or close
Credit: David Goddard/Getty Can commercial funding fill a hole of £42 million (US$56 million) a year in the…
Skin longevity beauty brand LNGVTY raises Rs 5 crore from Rukam Capital, angel investors
LNGVTY, a skin longevity beauty brand, has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed funding round led by…
Jon Rahm shrugs off LIV Golf 2027 question amid league’s uncertain future
The 10th event of the 2026 LIV Golf season keeps Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and the rest of…
Kraken Technology Group becomes Europe’s newest maritime defence unicorn — TFN
Kraken Technology Group, a British maker of uncrewed vessels, has raised $175 million in Series B funding, pushing…
Lovable in talks to raise funding at $12B valuation, doubling its price tag in six months: report — TFN
According to four sources cited by Forbes, Lovable is in talks for new funding at a $12 billion…