London’s unicorn boom is masking an early-stage funding crisis
Friday 11 September 2026 10:43 am | Updated: Friday 11 September 2026 10:49 am European tech is experiencing two…
AI researchers reckon with the $1.5 million ‘academia tax’
Artificial-intelligence researchers say that the idea of leaving academia is tempting, but some nevertheless resist the move.Credit: Jay…
Indian snacks brand Jagdish Farshan raises Rs 43.5 crore in Series A funding led by Sharrp Ventures
Jagdish Farshan Pvt Ltd has raised Rs 43.5 crore in Series A funding, marking the Gujarat-based snacks and…
Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation
Wispr, a startup known for its AI dictation tool, raised $280 million in Series B funding, led by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Opinion: The UK can’t spend its way to more apprenticeships – here’s what it should do instead
Following the UK Government’s announcement of an additional £3.3 billion investment in apprenticeships, Aidan Friend, CEO of Better…
Funding for 9,000 additional counselling sessions tries to reach LGBTQ+ and young people
FUNDING HAS BEEN released for an additional 9,000 counselling sessions in communities around Ireland, with a focus on…
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,…