Credo Ventures Raises $88M Fund 5 to Double Down on Pre‑seed in CEE and Its Global Diaspora
Credo Ventures, a Prague‑Krakow based VC, announced the closing of its fifth fund, Credo Stage 5, with $88 million of capital to back pre‑seed startups in Central and Eastern Europe and diaspora. The fund will be the first cheque for ambitious founders, building on the firm’s track record of backing companies like UiPath and ElevenLabs. The partners include Maciek Gnutek, Jakub Krikava, Max Kolowrat‑Krakowsky, Matej Micek, Ondrej Bartos and Jan Habermann.
Pinq Polka Raises $429,000 in Pre-Series A Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
India's innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka secured $429,000 in a pre-Series A funding round led by Gurugram-based angel investor Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will be used to scale marketing, expand the team, and support working capital as the...
Burger Singh Raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B Round at Rs 520 Cr Valuation
Indian burger chain Burger Singh closed a Series B funding round of Rs 82 crore (≈$9 million) at a Rs 520 crore valuation. The round was led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd with participation from Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, Aurum Rising India Fund...
Elea & Lili Secures €2.5M Seed Funding Led by Lifeline Ventures
Elea & Lili, a deep‑tech startup spun out of Finland’s VTT, announced a €2.5 million seed round to industrialise its cellulose‑based super‑absorbent material. The round was led by Lifeline Ventures with participation from Ikorni Invest Oy Ab and Baltiska Handels Sverige...
Flink SE Secures $100M Funding Round Led by Prosus Ventures and Btomorrow Ventures
German quick-commerce startup Flink SE announced a $100 million funding round, valuing the company at about $900 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures and Btomorrow Ventures, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the rapid-delivery sector. The capital will be...
Lux Aeterna Raises $10M Seed Round Led by Konvoy
Lux Aeterna, a startup developing reusable satellite technology, announced a $10 million seed round on March 10, 2026. The round was led by Konvoy with participation from Decisive Point, Cubit Capital, Wave Function, Space Capital, Dynamo Ventures, and Channel 39....
Rozana Raises Rs 290 Crore in Series B Round Led by Bertelsmann India Investments
Rozana, a rural-focused omnichannel retailer, has raised Rs 290 crore in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII). The round also saw participation from Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family Office, FE Securities and other...
Lyka Raises $67M in Series C Led by LGVP
Australian fresh dog food subscription startup Lyka announced a $67 million Series C funding round led by New York‑based VC firm LGVP, with participation from other US investors. The capital will fund global expansion, clinical research into canine health, and...
Replay Global Invests in Vietnam-Based Playard to Scale Mobile Games Portfolio
Mobile games studio Playard has secured an undisclosed investment from Replay Global to expand its team and grow its game portfolio. The capital and strategic support will help Playard scale its products and internal capabilities while remaining independent.
Founder Jason Marshall Puts The Hawick Paper up for Sale
Founder and owner Jason Marshall announced that his independently‑owned local newspaper, The Hawick Paper, is up for sale. The profitable, community‑focused title has attracted interest from potential buyers, but no financial terms have been disclosed.
Kairos Nexus Global Secures ₦75 Million Non‑Dilutive Funding via Pava Innovation Award
Kairos Nexus Global, a cross‑border outsourcing platform linking U.S. businesses with vetted global talent, announced it secured ₦75 million (≈$50,000) in non‑dilutive funding through the Pava Innovation Award. The award will fund AI‑driven vetting, escrow integration, and platform development as the...
D2C Fashion Brand MyDesignation Raises Rs 40 Crore in Series A Round
India's D2C fashion brand MyDesignation announced a Rs 40 crore Series A round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures and Dominor Investments. The funding will support expansion of offline stores, leadership hires and new product categories....
Maazah Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Retail Expansion
Minneapolis‑based food brand Maazah announced the closing of a $2 million seed financing round backed by Minnesota family offices. The capital will be used to scale production, expand distribution, and drive product innovation as the brand expands into nationwide retailers such...
Sweet Karam Coffee Tops up Series A at 85% Valuation Premium
Sweet Karam Coffee announced a top-up to its Series A round, raising additional capital at an 85% valuation premium over the previous round. The fundraising details, including investors and amount, were not disclosed.
Singapore's Ascentium Acquires Clara to Expand Footprint in UAE
Singapore-based business services platform Ascentium announced the acquisition of UAE-based regtech and corporate service provider Clara for an undisclosed amount. The deal gives Ascentium a foothold in the Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre, while Clara gains...
Saudi Cybersecurity Startup Solidrange Raises $2.4M in Seed Round
Saudi Arabia-based cybersecurity startup Solidrange announced a $2.4 million seed round led by Sharaka Capital, with participation from Sadu Capital, SEEDRA Ventures and Tali Ventures. The funding will support regional expansion, product development and AI integration across its GRC automation...
Madfu Raises $25.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Afaq Capital
Saudi fintech startup Madfu announced a $25.5 million (SAR 95 million) pre‑Series A funding round led by Afaq Capital, with participation from angel investors. The capital will be used to expand its merchant network, upgrade technology, and develop new Sharia‑compliant...
XSquare Secures Undisclosed Investment From AngelSpark to Accelerate B2B Finance Platform
UAE‑based fintech XSquare announced it has raised a new round of funding from AngelSpark, with the amount undisclosed. The capital will be used to expand product development, scale infrastructure, and enhance its unified B2B financial operations platform. The announcement was...
Saudi Fintech CASHIN Raises $16M Series A Led by Impact46
Saudi Arabia-based fintech CASHIN announced the closing of a $16 million Series A round, led by Impact46. The funding will support the expansion of its AI-enabled platform for fuel station operators across the Kingdom and deepen integrations with regulators and...
The Fourth Law Raises Funding From Axon to Boost Drone AI for Ukraine
Kyiv-based defence tech firm The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by US public safety technology group Axon. The undisclosed investment will support R&D of AI-driven autonomy solutions for drones to protect Ukrainian cities from Shahed attacks. The...
UK Healthtech Startup Nul Secures $1M Seed Round Led by Dmg Ventures and BYVP
Nul, a UK‑based healthtech startup focused on alcohol reduction, announced a $1 million seed funding round. The round was led by dmg ventures and BYVP, with participation from a group of angel investors, and will fund the company’s UK commercial launch...
Quantum Systems Secures €150M Financing Package From EIB and Major European Banks
Munich‑based Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package to fund its growth and industrial scaling in Europe. The package includes a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank and additional funding from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, combining debt and...
German Synthetic Data Startup simmetry.ai Secures €330k Financing From NBank
Osnabrück‑based simmetry.ai announced it has secured €330k from NBank, the investment and development bank of Lower Saxony, as part of the High‑Tech Incubator accelerator programme. The funding will be used to develop a scalable synthetic data platform for AI applications...
German AI ConTech Startup Conmeet Raises €1.3M Pre-Seed Round Led by May Ventures
German AI ConTech startup conmeet announced the closing of a €1.3 million pre‑Seed financing round as it exits stealth mode. The round was led by May Ventures, with the founders also contributing equity. The capital will be used to scale the...
Nester Secures Rs 19 Crore Pre-Series A Funding
India‑based homeware brand Nester raised Rs 19 crore in a pre‑Series A round co‑led by Firescale Ventures and OTP Ventures, with participation from Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital. The funding will support product innovation, consumer research, and expansion of its...
Benny’s Bowl Secures $1.4M Pre-Series A Funding Led by Atomic Capital
Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl announced a $1.4 million pre‑Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The capital will support product research and development, new product launches, and expansion of its online and offline presence. Founder Akshay Gupta said the company...
Syrian Agritech Startup Nutra-GreeniX Secures $200K Seed Round Led by EBLA Ventures
Syrian agritech startup Nutra-GreeniX announced the closing of a $200,000 seed round, led by EBLA Ventures with participation from Syrian and Saudi angel investors. The funding will be used to expand operations, increase production capacity, and develop new sustainable livestock...
Slurrp Farm Raises Rs 30 Crore in Extended Series C Round
Children‑focused snack brand Slurrp Farm secured Rs 30 crore (≈$3.3 million) in an extended Series C round from Scarlet Ventures, lifting its post‑money valuation to Rs 810 crore ($90 million). The funding will bolster the company's long‑term financial resources and support growth.
BeConfident Secures $15.8M Series A Funding Led by Prosus Ventures
Brazilian edtech startup BeConfident announced a $15.8 million Series A round led by Prosus Ventures. The funding will support international expansion, new distribution channels, and advanced AI research for its conversational learning platform. BeConfident currently serves 3 million users and...
WellWith Secures Rs 1.25 Crore Seed Funding Led by BeyondSeed
WellWith, a Noida‑based wellness startup, announced a seed funding round of Rs 1.25 crore, led by venture firm BeyondSeed with participation from Winner Ventures. The capital will be used to advance clinical research and expand supply‑chain infrastructure in Ladakh. Founded in 2021,...
Commit Acquires Savannah, Expanding Its African Tech Talent Platform
Israeli technology firm Commit has acquired Savannah, an African tech talent startup founded by Itai Azogui. The deal, announced in early February 2026, was not publicly disclosed but is estimated at a few million dollars. The acquisition aims to accelerate...
PhysicsWallah Invests Rs 1.5 Crore to Raise Stake in Kamya Yoga & Wellness
PhysicsWallah (PW) approved a second tranche of investment in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited (Kamya Yoga & Wellness), subscribing to 300 Series Seed CCPS worth Rs 1.5 crore. The funding lifts PW’s ownership to 41.18% on a fully diluted...