British Business Bank Pledges $31.8M to Antler's UK Fund II
British Business Bank has made a £25 million (≈$31.8 million) cornerstone commitment to Antler's UK Fund II, a new UK‑focused venture fund. The fund will invest up to £500k in early‑stage UK startups and may support top performers later through its Elevate vehicle. The commitment joins a syndicate of UK LPs, including Lloyds Banking Group, to strengthen the pipeline of new companies.
B‑SIDES Secures $500K Seed Funding Led by Cap Ventures 8182
B‑SIDES, an up‑cycled snack brand, closed a $500,000 seed round anchored by Cap Ventures 8182. The capital will fund retail expansion, sales and marketing, and vertical integration of its ingredient supply chain. The round marks the company's shift from direct‑to‑consumer...
JCIF Launches Manara Ventures with $70.5M Growth Fund for Jordanian Tech Startups
Jordan Capital and Investment Fund (JCIF) announced the launch of Manara Ventures, a JOD 50 million ($70.5 million) growth-stage fund focused on Jordanian technology startups. The fund secured backing from regional institutional investors, including Abu Dhabi‑based Lunate, and will invest $750k‑$3 million in over...
Graphon AI Raises $8.3M Seed Round Led by Novera Ventures
Graphon AI announced its emergence from stealth with a $8.3 million seed round to develop a pre‑model intelligence layer for enterprise AI. The round was led by Novera Ventures and included participation from Perplexity Fund, Samsung Next, GS Futures, Hitachi...
Lansdowne Partners Raises $150M for University Research‑based Startup Fund
UK investment manager Lansdowne Partners announced the closing of a $150 million venture capital fund aimed at backing high‑potential startups emerging from university research. The fund targets early‑stage UK companies and seeks to reach a $200 million capital target by...
Roxberry Closes Major Funding Round
Roxberry, the first modern soda brand for kids, announced the closing of a major funding round to accelerate its national expansion. The round’s size was not disclosed. The new capital will support growth, product development, and broader market reach.
BioInnovation Institute Launches AI Lab with $7.6M Grant From Danish Industry Foundation
BioInnovation Institute (BII) announced the launch of its AI Lab, an innovation platform to support early‑stage AI startups in Denmark. The initiative is funded with $7.6M from the Danish Industry Foundation, providing non‑dilutive support, data access, computing resources and industry...
Dil Foods Raises $7.7M in Series B Led by Bikaji Foods Family Office
Dil Foods, a Bengaluru‑based virtual restaurant operator, raised ₹72 Cr (≈$7.7 M) in a Series B round led by Bikaji Foods Family Office, with participation from V3 Ventures, MJV Ventures and Alteria Capital. The capital will fund expansion into Tier I & II cities, launch new...
Odd Meter Raises $5M From GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures
Game studio Odd Meter announced a $5 million funding round led by GEM Capital and Autotelic Ventures. The capital will be used to develop a new, as‑yet‑unannounced project following the success of its narrative title Indika. The round provides runway for...
Figtree Pharmacy Raises Seed Funding From AJVC Fund
Mumbai-based pharmacy startup Figtree Pharmacy announced it has closed a seed funding round led by AJVC Fund, with participation from other investors. The undisclosed amount will be used to strengthen logistics, build its technology stack, launch private‑label medicines, and expand...
Zepto Secures SEBI Nod for $1bn IPO
India’s quick‑commerce startup Zepto has received SEBI approval to proceed with its proposed $1 bn IPO, with filing expected within six to eight weeks. The offering will primarily be a primary capital raise, though final size and pricing remain to be...
British Business Bank Commits $1.3M to Co‑invest with Angel Academe to Close Gender Funding Gap
British Business Bank announced a £1 million (≈$1.3 million) commitment to co‑invest with Angel Academe, managed by SyndicateRoom, in high‑growth startups with at least one female founder. The fund will target seed to Series A companies and aims to begin investing in Q2 2026,...
Village Capital Backs Two Ghanaian Startups with $350,000 From Latest Fund
Village Capital, via its Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility, invested $350,000 in Ghanaian startups Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfilment, providing $200,000 in convertible debt to the healthcare platform and $150,000 to the e-commerce logistics provider. The funding aims to expand clinic...
LaunchVic to Merge with Breakthrough Victoria, Forming New State‑Run Startup Support Entity
The Victorian startup support agency LaunchVic will merge with the state‑run investment fund Breakthrough Victoria to create a new entity, referred to as “New Co”, as outlined in the 2026‑27 state budget. The merger, confirmed by the state government, is...
ON THE HOUSE Raises $1.7M Seed Round Led by Purpose Ventures to Expand Social OOH Network
Australian startup ON THE HOUSE announced a $1.7 million seed round led by Purpose Ventures with participation from UniQuest Extension Fund and Startmate. The funding will support the rollout of 50 new digital dispensers across the country, expanding its social...