News•Feb 9, 2026
Payscribe Expands Global Financial Access: Empowering Fintechs and Fast-Growing Businesses with Global Accounts, Stablecoins, APIs, and Merchant Growth Support
Payscribe, a fast‑growing payment infrastructure firm, launched Global Accounts, Stablecoin Payments, and a Merchant Growth Support credit line to broaden financial access for fintechs and SMEs across Africa and emerging markets. The new multi‑currency accounts let businesses receive USD, GBP, EUR and other currencies instantly, while USDT and USDC enable low‑cost, stable cross‑border settlements. Merchant Growth Support provides eligible merchants with up to ₦5 million in airtime inventory, repaid automatically from settlement wallets. All offerings are delivered through Payscribe’s plug‑and‑play developer APIs, reducing the need for in‑house financial infrastructure.
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 9, 2026
Satlabs Space Systems Raises $1 Mn From Finvolve and IA
Indian deep‑tech startup Satlabs Space Systems announced a $1 million funding round led by Finvolve and India Accelerator. The capital will accelerate R&D, support the launch of its proof‑of‑concept data‑relay satellite, and fund a phased constellation to address ground‑station bottlenecks. Satlabs’s...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Ireland Surges Ahead in Digital Transformation: New Eir Research
eir’s Digital Ireland Report shows the country has become one of Europe’s most connected societies, with broadband traffic more than doubling since 2019 and household fibre usage rising 61%. Mobile data volumes have surged sevenfold, while regions such as Cavan,...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 9, 2026
Exclusive: Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum Leads Olyv’s $23 Mn Series C Round
Olyv, the Indian personal‑lending marketplace formerly known as SmartCoin, secured Rs 207 crore ($23 million) in a Series C round. The round was led by Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum Partnership Fund, which invested Rs 120 crore, with SMBC Asia contributing Rs 87.5 crore. Post‑fundraising, Olyv is valued at roughly Rs 1,045 crore...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
NaJasia Launches Community-Driven Platform Supporting Women and Neurodiverse Creatives in Denmark
NaJasia, a Denmark‑based community organisation, has launched a platform that combines a women‑focused club, a neurodiverse art studio, and a digital storytelling hub. The Mosaic Circle Ladies Club tackles social isolation among immigrant women, while James Fox Art Studio offers...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 9, 2026
Kiwi Charge Takes EV-Charging Robot to Showroom Floor with $1.7-million Pilot Project
Toronto‑based Kiwi Charge is piloting its autonomous EV‑charging robot in a $1.7 million project with General Motors Canada and Pfaff Automotive. The robot, dubbed the “R2‑D2 for EV charging,” can self‑charge in 30 minutes and fully charge a vehicle in another 30 minutes,...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 9, 2026
Google Is Expanding WAXAL Beyond 21 Languages — What It Means for African Researchers
Google has broadened its WAXAL speech dataset initiative, increasing coverage from 21 to 27 Sub‑Saharan African languages and outlining a pipeline for additional tongues. The expansion is driven by a partnership with the Masakhane African Languages Hub, shifting focus toward...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 9, 2026
Meituan Beats JD.com to Acquire Dingdong Maicai’s China Business
Chinese on‑demand delivery giant Meituan has signed a definitive agreement to buy Dingdong Maicai’s China operations for roughly $717 million, excluding its overseas units. The acquisition gives Meituan a mature front‑end warehouse network and a profitable fresh‑grocery platform that recorded about...
By KrASIA
News•Feb 9, 2026
Java Capital Launches Rs 400 Cr Fund to Back Seed-Stage Deeptech Startups
Java Capital announced a Rs 400 crore deep‑tech fund aimed at seed‑stage startups across semiconductors, aerospace, AI infrastructure, robotics, climate tech and more. The vehicle includes a Rs 150 crore greenshoe option and plans to invest in 15‑20 companies over the next three to...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Former City Minister Appointed to Open Banking Board
John Glen, former city minister and ex‑Treasury official, has been appointed as a non‑executive director to the board of Open Banking Limited (OBL). His appointment comes just before OBL publishes its Long‑Term Regulatory Framework and Payments Forward Plan, which will...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Feb 9, 2026
Poland’s VC Market Leans Heavily on Seed-Stage Funding
Poland’s venture‑capital market deployed €0.8 billion across 183 transactions in 2025, marking a 28% increase over 2024 when mega‑rounds are excluded. Seed‑stage deals dominated, with 134 rounds – a 20% year‑on‑year rise – and average ticket sizes steady at €1.5 million. Public...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 9, 2026
Kaster Technologies Raises $1.6 Million to Scale up Pharma Manufacturing
Canadian startup Kaster Technologies announced a CAD 1.6 million pre‑seed round led by Graphite Ventures, with participation from Hidden Layers Capital and angel investor Louis‑Martin Rousseau. The company offers an AI‑guided software platform that optimizes pharmaceutical production cycles, promising up to...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 9, 2026
The Monzo Money Pulse: Research Reveals Irish Adults Are Sitting on a €1.5 Billion ‘Savings Gap’
Monzo’s first “Money Pulse” survey of 1,000 Irish adults uncovers a €1.5 billion savings gap, with two‑thirds eager to save more but a third of savers earning no interest. Respondents say instant‑access accounts would add €40.80 per month per person, unlocking...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 9, 2026
Biotech Startup Pandorum Technologies Raises $18 Mn in Series B Round
Pandorum Technologies, an Indian‑US biotech focused on exosome‑based regenerative therapies, closed an $18 million Series B round led by Protons Corporate. The round, completed in two tranches, values the company at roughly $91 million post‑money, bringing total capital raised to about $43 million. Proceeds...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Wellness Startup WellWith Raises Seed Round Led by BeyondSeed
WellWith, a Noida‑based wellness startup, secured Rs 1.25 crore in seed funding led by BeyondSeed with participation from Winner Ventures. The capital will be used to fund clinical research on its sea‑buckthorn formulations and to expand supply‑chain operations in Ladakh. Founded in...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Dream11’s Domicile and Director Benefits Lead to Rs 479 Cr Loss in FY25
Dream Sports, the parent of fantasy‑gaming leader Dream11, posted a Rs 479 crore net loss for FY25, a sharp reversal from a Rs 1,295 crore profit a year earlier. The loss was driven by a one‑time Rs 575 crore tax charge linked to the US‑to‑India domicile...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Elevate Now Raises Rs 18 Cr in Seed Round Led by Physis Capital
Elevate Now, a doctor‑led clinical weight‑loss platform, secured Rs 18 crore in a seed round headed by Physis Capital, with Inflection Point Ventures and Titan Capital also participating. The Bengaluru startup previously raised $2 million in a pre‑seed round from W Health Ventures,...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Hydrogen, Wind Power, Nuclear: The UK’s Ambitions for the Energy of Tomorrow
The UK is accelerating its clean‑energy transition with a £200 billion Clean Power Action 2030 plan, targeting 43‑50 GW offshore wind, 27‑29 GW onshore wind, expanded nuclear, and hydrogen projects. Since July 2024, £52 billion of clean‑energy capital has been secured, backed by mechanisms like Contracts...
By Maddyness UK
News•Feb 9, 2026
Healthcare Startup Preventify Raises Rs 2 Cr in Pre-Seed Round Led by PedalStart
Preventify, a clinic‑led healthtech startup focused on preventive and chronic care, closed a Rs 2 crore pre‑seed round led by accelerator PedalStart. The funding will finance a first cluster of ten clinics in Kerala, expand chronic disease programs, and upgrade its tech...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Exclusive: D2C Brand Aramya Parent Raises Rs 80 Cr Led by Z47 and Accel
DSLR Technologies, the parent of D2C ethnic‑wear brand Aramya, secured Rs 80 crore ($9 million) in a Series A round led by existing investors Z47 and Accel India. The round issued 10,928 compulsorily convertible preference shares at Rs 73,207 each, valuing the company at roughly...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Global HealthX Crosses $15 Mn in Healthcare Investments, Unveils Startup Cohort
Global HealthX, the venture studio of the Global University Foundation, announced it has surpassed $15 million in investments across Indian healthcare and life‑science startups over the past two years. The latest cohort features five companies—TapHealth, Wellytics, Monitra Health, Merry Health and...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Airtel Nigeria Bets on Akwa Ibom for Faster Internet
Airtel Nigeria announced a second internet breakout point in Akwa Ibom, leveraging the 2Africa submarine cable to diversify traffic away from Lagos, promising faster speeds and greater resilience. The carrier cites a 15% increase in fibre sites and expanding 4G/5G...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 9, 2026
How Busy Ming Rose Behind a Low-Profile but Resolute Founder
Busy Ming, founded by former real‑estate agent Yan Zhou, grew from a single Changsha store in 2017 to over 21,000 outlets across China after merging with Zhao Yiming Snacks in 2023. The chain focused on price‑sensitive mass‑market consumers, using standardized...
By KrASIA
News•Feb 9, 2026
Muyuan IPO Feeds Into Hong Kong’s Public Market Rebound
China’s leading hog breeder Muyuan Foods raised roughly HKD 10.7 billion (US$1.4 billion) in its Hong Kong H‑share offering, pricing at HKD 39 per share. The IPO was heavily subscribed, with domestic demand 5.88 times and the international tranche 8.62 times, and attracted...
By KrASIA
News•Feb 9, 2026
Exclusive: Josh Foulger Steps Down as Zetwerk Electronics President
Josh Foulger, who led Zetwerk Electronics for two years, has left the company for personal reasons. Zetwerk is now scouting replacements from firms such as Siemens and Schneider Electric. The firm recently opened a 1,200‑person manufacturing hub in Bengaluru focused...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Chaayos Crosses Rs 300 Cr Revenue in FY25; EBITDA Jumps 6.5X
Chaayos reported FY25 revenue of Rs 310.6 crore, a 25% rise that pushed total revenue above the Rs 300 crore threshold. The tea‑café chain slashed its net loss by 53% to Rs 25.4 crore and saw EBITDA explode 6.5‑fold to Rs 37 crore. Cost of materials rose 26%...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Myntra Appoints Former Instacart Executive Pramod Adiddam as CTO
Myntra, the Flipkart‑owned fashion e‑commerce platform, has hired former Instacart and Google executive Pramod Adiddam as chief technology officer. He will report to CEO Nandita Sinha and steer technology strategy, platform innovation, and scalability as the company expands into quick...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 9, 2026
Are You Dead? How a Chinese App Put Loneliness in the Spotlight
A low‑cost Chinese app called “Are You Dead?” alerts a preset emergency contact if a user fails to check in for two days, targeting single women aged 25‑35 in major cities. The app briefly topped Apple China’s paid‑download chart in...
By KrASIA
News•Feb 8, 2026
Atlassian’s First Investor Leads $8.55 Million Seed in Workflows Documentation Startup Fluency
Australian AI‑driven workflow documentation startup Fluency announced a $6 million seed round, led by Accel, Atlassian’s first external investor. The round, which also includes DST Global Partners and other venture firms, values the company at roughly $30 million. Proceeds will be used...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
News•Feb 8, 2026
South Australian Startup Splose Raises $46 Million in Another Series A
Adelaide‑based Splose secured a $46 million Series A round, the largest ever for a South Australian SaaS firm, led by US growth equity firm Spectrum Equity with participation from Athletic Ventures. The funding follows rapid user growth to over 20,000 allied health...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
News•Feb 8, 2026
Anna Sui Ushers Her Fashion Label Into the Future With the Help of Her Three Nieces
Anna Sui is revitalizing her iconic 1990s label by bringing her three nieces into senior roles, with Isabelle as vice president and Jeannie handling visual identity. The brand is leveraging 90s nostalgia, high‑profile collaborations like Old Navy, and Gen Z celebrity...
By The New York Times » Small Business
News•Feb 7, 2026
He Quit GTBank, His Startup Failed: This Founder Reinvented Himself to an Exit and Venture Scale in the Diaspora
Nigerian‑born entrepreneur Seyi Fabode left GTBank to launch Power2Switch, raising $3 million and later exiting after five years. He subsequently built an IoT water‑sensor startup that raised $4 million before shutting down, and now runs an AI‑driven energy‑infrastructure platform for investors in...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 6, 2026
Josh Ogden Thinks Canada’s Drone Industry Can Gain some Altitude
Josh Ogden, CEO of AVSS, warns that Canada’s drone sector has dwindled to fewer than 20 manufacturers that merely assemble foreign components rather than develop core technology. He points to historic successes like Aeryon Labs, many of which were acquired...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 6, 2026
Paypal-Paga: Is This the Deal that Finally Creates a Nigerian Fintech Monopoly?
PayPal re‑enters Nigeria by routing all local receipts through a partnership with Paga, turning the home‑grown wallet into the official gateway for PayPal funds. The deal gives PayPal an asset‑light market entry while granting Paga access to a massive global...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 6, 2026
Clara Renews $150M Credit Line with Goldman Sachs
Mexican fintech Clara has renewed a $150 million credit line with Goldman Sachs, boosting its total debt capacity to over $250 million. The financing will fund expansion of its corporate payment‑solutions suite, targeting mid‑market and large enterprises across Latin America. Clara’s shift from...
By LatamList
News•Feb 6, 2026
Fractal Raises Rs 1,248 Cr From Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
Fractal Analytics secured Rs 1,248 cr from anchor investors at the top of its IPO price band, valuing the Bengaluru‑based AI firm at roughly $1.6 bn. The company trimmed its offering size by 42% to Rs 2,834 cr, splitting the issue between a fresh issue...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 6, 2026
AfriMillions Launches ₦1Billion Weekly Progressive Lottery with Live Draw on Wazobia Max Tv
AfriMillions debuted a ₦1 billion weekly progressive lottery, broadcasting the inaugural draw live on Wazobia Max TV and radio. The event was overseen by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, underscoring regulatory compliance and transparency. The mobile‑first platform also promises...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 6, 2026
SETU to Host Sixth Annual Women in Technology Event
South East Technological University (SETU) will host its sixth annual Women in Technology event on 12 March at the SETU Arena in Waterford. The conference aims to inspire secondary and tertiary female students by showcasing industry role models, including a...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 6, 2026
Latency May Be Invisible to Users, but It Will Define Who Wins in AI
AI inference today is dominated by centralized cloud data centers, introducing 100 ms or more of network latency per request. As AI moves into real‑time applications—voice agents, gaming, robotics—such delays become product constraints, making latency a competitive differentiator. Traditional CDNs cannot...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 6, 2026
PhysicsWallah Enters Yoga and Wellness, Raises Stake in Kamya Yoga & Wellness
PhysicsWallah (PW) has increased its stake in Kay Lifestyle and Wellness Private Limited, the operator of Kamya Yoga & Wellness, to 41.18% on a fully diluted basis by investing Rs 1.5 crore for 300 Series Seed CCPS. The move follows a prior...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 6, 2026
How an Israeli Product Manager Built and Sold an African Tech Talent Startup Within 3 Years
Israeli product manager Itai Azogui founded Savannah in 2022 to connect African software talent with overseas firms. Within three years the bootstrapped startup placed over 150 developers from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda into roles across Israel and Europe, and...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 6, 2026
With Zero Funding, Nigerian AI Startup Decide Ranks Fourth Globally for Spreadsheet Accuracy
Nigerian AI startup Decide ranked fourth globally on the SpreadsheetBench benchmark, achieving an 82.5% accuracy score by solving 330 of 400 real‑world spreadsheet tasks. The company, founded by ex‑Flutterwave developer Abiodun Adetona, operates with just three employees and no external...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 6, 2026
Could Digital Insurance Solve Food Security For Venezuela?
A proposal outlined by David Stephen suggests launching a digital food‑security insurance product in Venezuela to raise capital for subsidizing agricultural inputs such as irrigation, fertilizer and machinery. By linking insurance payouts to the cost of key crops—maize, beans, rice...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 6, 2026
Capillary Technology Posts Rs 184 Cr Revenue in Q3 FY26; Profit Falls 20%
Capillary Technologies reported Q3 FY26 revenue of Rs 184 crore, a 16% year‑on‑year increase, while profit slipped 20% to Rs 8 crore. Employee benefit expenses surged 22% to Rs 90 crore, accounting for half of total costs. The SaaS firm debuted on Indian exchanges at a...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 6, 2026
Shuvi Shrivastava
Shuvi Shrivastava, a Lightspeed partner and advisor in India, leverages a decade‑long tech and consulting background to back internet‑first businesses, especially fintech. Raised across small‑town India and educated abroad, she embodies the post‑1991 liberalization generation that grew up online. Her...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 6, 2026
Tome
Tome positions itself as a next‑generation storytelling platform that blends slide‑deck functionality with generative AI. Launched in 2020 by CEO Keith Peiris and CPO Henri Liriani, the company has evolved from a simple presentation tool into a collaborative workspace where...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 6, 2026
Markato
Markato, founded in 2023, is a curated wholesale marketplace that links premium global brands with vetted retailers throughout Asia. The platform secured seed‑stage investments from LSVP and LSIP during its launch year. Lightspeed partners Rahul Taneja and Dat Han joined...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 6, 2026
Exclusive: Crisis Deepens for Resonance and BASE Edu as Lenders Manage to Freeze Bank Account
Resonance Group and its subsidiary BASE Educational Services have seen their expense accounts frozen after lenders obtained a court stay over unpaid debts. The freeze does not reflect a cash shortage; BASE reportedly has sufficient funds to cover a year...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 6, 2026
CollegeDekho Posts Rs 151 Cr Loss in FY25, Revenue Remains Flat
CollegeDekho reported a flat top line of Rs 221.6 crore for FY25, barely up from the prior year, while its net loss widened 19% to Rs 151 crore. Advertising and promotional expenses surged 31% to Rs 126 crore, becoming the largest cost driver, even as employee‑benefit...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 6, 2026
Exclusive: Fabric Maker Jain Cord Raises Rs 200 Cr in Series A From Lohia Family Office
Gurugram‑based Jain Cord Industries secured Rs 200 crore in a Series A round led by the Lohia family office, Indorama Capital Holdings. The financing was issued via 31,79,550 compulsorily convertible preference shares at Rs 629 each, valuing the company at roughly Rs 829 crore post‑money. Revenue is...
By Entrackr