News•Feb 5, 2026
Evertec Acquires Dimensa
Puerto Rican fintech Evertec announced the acquisition of Brazilian fintech Dimensa for $181 million, pending regulatory clearance from Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE. Dimensa, a former TOTVS spin‑out, provides core banking, transaction processing and investment‑fund administration software to more than 15,000 institutions. The purchase, Evertec’s fourth Brazil deal, expands its portfolio to include risk‑management and insurance solutions, reinforcing its long‑term growth strategy in the region. The combined entity aims to broaden its footprint across Latin America.
By LatamList
News•Feb 5, 2026
Signa Raises $1M Seed Round
Colombian anti-counterfeit startup Signa secured a $1 million seed round led by Fen Ventures, Orbit Ventures, AngelHub and Funders VC. The B2B SaaS platform uses AI agents to monitor online marketplaces, conduct undercover purchases, and compile evidence for enforcement actions. Signa,...
By LatamList
News•Feb 5, 2026
Substack Hires Former Google Exec as Its First Head of Partnerships in Canada
Substack has hired former Google Canada executive Mark Swierszcz as its first head of partnerships in Canada, reflecting the platform’s rapid organic growth north of the border. Canada is now Substack’s third‑largest market worldwide, with more than half a million...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Elevate Farms Acquires Fieldless Farms to Create “Canadian Food Powerhouse”
Toronto‑based Elevate Farms announced the acquisition of Ottawa‑based Fieldless Farms, merging two leading Canadian indoor‑farming startups. The combined entity aims to create a “Canadian food powerhouse,” delivering year‑round leafy greens through controlled‑environment agriculture while strengthening domestic food security. Both companies...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Irish SMEs Turn to Practical Cyber Solutions as AI-Driven Threats Rise, Vodafone Tells SFA Event
At the Small Firms Association’s SFA Connect event, Vodafone Ireland highlighted that 94% of Irish SMEs feel unprepared for AI‑driven cyber attacks, yet adoption of basic safeguards remains low. Only 21% of SMEs use multifactor authentication and more than half...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 5, 2026
The Spider Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced as Record Entries Mark 29th Anniversary
The Spider Awards announced its 2026 shortlist, marking the 29th anniversary of Ireland’s longest‑running digital awards. Entries surged 30% over 2025, setting a new record and underscoring the sector’s growth. A new Digital Rising Star category was introduced to spotlight...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 5, 2026
Czech-Slovak Readmio Secures €1M From Polish Simpact Ventures
Czech‑Slovak edtech startup Readmio announced a €1 million investment from Polish impact fund Simpact Ventures. The capital will accelerate product development and a global expansion push into Asia, the United States and Latin America. Readmio’s voice‑recognition storytelling app already serves families...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 5, 2026
PhysicsWallah Posts Rs 1,082 Cr Revenue in Q3 FY26; Profit Grows 33%
PhysicsWallah reported Q3 FY26 operating revenue of Rs 1,082 crore, a 34% year‑on‑year increase, and total revenue of Rs 1,147 crore after adding Rs 65 crore from financial assets. Net profit rose 33% to Rs 102 crore, while total expenses grew 33% to Rs 980 crore, with employee benefits accounting...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
When Management Mantras Help—And when They Hurt
Management mantras act as cultural shortcuts that embed core values and simplify decision‑making. Classic examples like “garbage in, garbage out” or Charlie Munger’s incentive warning help align teams around shared principles. However, when applied rigidly, mantras can suppress nuance, discourage...
By The Economist » Business
News•Feb 5, 2026
The Khaby Lame Deal Explained: A $975 Million Bet on Attention
TikTok star Khaby Lame’s holding company, Step Distinctive, is being acquired by Rich Sparkle Holdings in an all‑stock transaction valued at up to $975 million. The deal issues 75 million new Rich Sparkle shares priced at $13 each, giving Lame an effective 47%...
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 5, 2026
Despite Q3 Loss, Lightspeed Optimistic on Executing Growth and Profitability Plan
Lightspeed Commerce reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $312.3 million, slightly beating its own and analysts’ forecasts, while posting a net loss of $33.6 million, wider than a year ago. The company upgraded its full‑year revenue outlook to $1.22 billion and expects higher gross...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Is Smart Dental Tech Worth the Cost?
Smart toothbrushes have evolved into data‑driven oral‑care devices featuring Bluetooth, AI guidance, pressure sensors and high‑frequency sonic vibrations. Premium models cost around €400, roughly the price of a basic smartphone, and promise to improve brushing technique and prevent enamel damage....
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 5, 2026
Executive Function: Building Systems that Can Make Decisions without You | Jeanne DeWitt Grosser (COO, Vercel)
Vercel’s COO Jeanne De Witt Grosser, former Stripe leader, joins First Round’s Executive Function podcast to dissect what separates good executives from great ones. She details Vercel’s rigorous executive interview framework, the use of driver trees for metric ownership, and...
By First Round Review
News•Feb 5, 2026
For Rayhawk Technologies, Automating Away Risk Is a Family Story
Rayhawk Technologies, founded by Tom Boehm, has turned a family‑rooted safety concern into an automated gantry system that opens and closes railcar lids at grain elevators. Leveraging machine‑learning and computer‑vision, the solution replaces hazardous manual work with precise, weather‑resilient robotics....
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Optical Fiber Tools Startup Digital Striker Raises $1 Mn From Foxhog Ventures
Digital Striker, an Indian optical‑fiber tools startup founded in 2021, secured $1 million (≈Rs 8.5 crore) from Foxhog Ventures. The funding will allocate Rs 5‑6 crore to build a manufacturing facility, hire talent and open metro offices, while the balance sustains import operations. The company...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
Tracxn Continues to Report Flat Revenue in Q3 FY25; Slips Into Losses
Bengaluru‑based data platform Tracxn reported flat Q3 FY26 revenue, slipping to Rs 21 crore, a 2% decline from the same quarter last year. Total expenses rose 8.6% to Rs 22.8 crore, driven largely by employee benefits, pushing the company into...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
AgTech Startup Brilliant Harvest Secures $4 Million USD in Seed Funding
Calgary‑based AgTech startup Brilliant Harvest announced a $4 million USD seed round, led by returning investors Builders VC and AltaML and joined by FTW Ventures, Alpaca VC, Automotive Ventures, SVG Ventures and NYA Ventures. The AI‑driven platform, which parses technical manuals...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 5, 2026
Nykaa Posts Rs 2,873 Cr Revenue in Q3 FY26; Profit Jumps 2.5X
Nykaa reported Rs 2,873 crore revenue in Q3 FY26, a 27% year‑on‑year increase, while net profit surged 2.5‑fold to Rs 68 crore. The beauty segment continued to dominate, delivering 91% of total sales, and operating costs rose to Rs 2,753 crore. Sequentially, profit more than doubled...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
Google Opens Applications for the 10th Cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, rebranded as the “AI First program.” The 12‑week hybrid accelerator targets Series A startups building AI‑driven solutions for health, finance and societal challenges across the continent....
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 5, 2026
Romanian EdTech Startup Kinderpedia Raises €2.2M in Growth Funding Round
Romanian EdTech startup Kinderpedia secured €2.2 million in a growth‑stage round led by Simpact Ventures, part of a €3.5 million target. The AI‑powered platform now serves schools in over 40 countries, reaching more than 500,000 teachers, parents and administrators. Funds will accelerate...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 5, 2026
Blackbuck Records Rs 32 Cr Profit on Rs 172 Cr Revenue in Q3 FY26
Blackbuck posted a Rs 32 crore profit in Q3 FY26, driven by revenue of Rs 172 crore—a 51% year‑on‑year increase. Over the nine‑month period, revenue rose 53% to Rs 466.5 crore, with truck‑operator services accounting for 98% of earnings. Expenses grew, notably employee benefits and depreciation,...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
Cosmix by the Numbers: What Marico Gets in Its Latest D2C Acquisition
Marico announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in plant‑based nutrition startup Cosmix, adding the brand to its growing D2C portfolio that already includes Plix, True Elements, Just Herbs and Beardo. Cosmix more than doubled its FY25 revenue to ₹50.93 crore...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
AAI and Apogee Aerospace Collaborate to Advance Amphibious Aviation in India
Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) and Apogee Aerospace have signed a strategic partnership to introduce the Albatross 2.0 amphibious aircraft to India. The Albatross 2.0, the first FAA‑ and EASA‑certified transport‑category amphibian with up to 28 seats, will be sold to...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
Robotics Startup Octobotics Raises Rs 10 Cr in Seed Round
Octobotics, an AI‑enabled non‑destructive testing robotics startup, raised roughly Rs 10 crore in a seed round led by Navam Capital with BYT Capital joining. The capital will fund accelerated product development, certification, and expansion into Singapore and the Middle East. Founded in...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
Beverage Startup CHINI KUM Raises Pre-Seed Funding
CHINI KUM, a zero‑sugar beverage startup, secured ₹1 crore in pre‑seed funding from a group of angel investors and founder participation. The capital will fund product innovation, flavor expansion, and nationwide distribution, with a focus on quick‑commerce channels. The brand launched its...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 5, 2026
CorePlan Raises $5 Million to Expand Its Mining Software Platform
Perth‑based CorePlan secured a $5 million follow‑on round led by existing backer EVP to accelerate its mining software platform. The funding will fuel global team growth, extend the solution into drilling and geology workflows, and deepen presence in the Americas and...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
News•Feb 4, 2026
Asaas Acquires Mutuus
Brazilian fintech Asaas has acquired digital insurance broker Mutuus, integrating insurance distribution into its platform while allowing Mutuus to operate independently. The move adds a new vertical to Asaas' suite of services for small and medium‑sized enterprises, which already includes...
By LatamList
News•Feb 4, 2026
Vena Moves Into “Orchestrated” Financial Planning with Acterys Acquisition
Vena Solutions announced a cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Australia‑based Acterys, a profitable FP&A vendor with roughly $13 million in annual recurring revenue and over 300 customers. The deal merges Vena’s Excel‑native budgeting platform with Acterys’ Power BI‑driven operational planning and app‑development suite. Vena...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 4, 2026
Resolve AI
Resolve AI has launched a multi‑agent system that operates across code, infrastructure, and telemetry to automatically triage alerts and investigate incidents. Unlike traditional tools that merely correlate signals, the platform conducts structured investigations that emulate expert production engineers. It transforms...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 4, 2026
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is expanding AI-driven interaction through two core offerings: the Agents Platform, which lets businesses deploy scalable voice and chat agents, and the Creative Platform, which generates speech, music, images, and video in over 70 languages. Both platforms are built...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 4, 2026
BDC Head Says Bank Pulled Back From Life Sciences “Too Early” As It Preps New VC Fund
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is preparing a new life‑sciences fund of roughly C$100 million to re‑enter direct medtech investing, launching before April. BDC’s president Isabelle Hudon said the bank withdrew from the sector too early after its 2013...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 4, 2026
University of Galway Launches New Prototype Hub in Partnership with Medtronic
The University of Galway has opened a Medical Device Prototype Hub in partnership with Medtronic, marking a key milestone in their five‑year, €5 million innovation agreement. The hub, housed within the university’s Technology Services Directorate, provides rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 4, 2026
ElevenLabs Raises $500M Series D at $11B Valuation
ElevenLabs announced a $500 million Series D round that lifts its valuation to $11 billion, led by Sequoia Capital with Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ Capital increasing stakes. The funding backs the company’s push toward $330 million in annual recurring revenue by 2025 and fuels...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 4, 2026
Making Healthcare Better: The Manufacturing Technologies Powering MedTech Innovation
Stryker highlights how advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI and digital twins are reshaping MedTech, accelerating product cycles and enabling patient‑specific solutions. Additive manufacturing and 3D printing now move concepts to production in weeks, while digital twins create precise virtual replicas for...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 4, 2026
Building with AI Is Now the “Price of Admission” For Software Startups, Inovia Report Says
Inovia Capital’s 2025 State of Software report shows AI‑native startups now account for 40% of Canadian software deal value, up from 12% a decade ago. Investors treat deep AI integration as a baseline requirement, rewarding AI‑focused firms with larger rounds...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 4, 2026
Salesforce Survey Reveals AI Is the #2 Growth Tactic for 2026 as Irish Sales Teams Turn to Agents
Salesforce’s State of Sales survey of over 4,000 reps, including 100 in Ireland, shows AI agents are the second‑most important growth tactic for 2026. In Ireland, 87% of sales organisations already use AI for tasks such as prospecting and forecasting,...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 4, 2026
Lithuanian Axiology Raises €5M Seed to Scale DLT-Based Capital Markets Infrastructure in Europe
Lithuanian fintech Axiology secured a €5 million seed round, bringing its total funding to €7 million, to expand a regulated, DLT‑based trading and settlement platform under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime. The company holds a rare Distributed Ledger Technology Trading and Settlement...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 4, 2026
Finnish Startup Optivian Raises $2 Million Pre-Seed to Turn AI Into a Sales Execution Workforce
Finnish startup Optivian secured $2 million in a pre‑seed round led by Failup Ventures and AI veteran Tero Ojanperä. The company is building an agentic AI platform that autonomously handles execution‑heavy B2B sales tasks, from business‑case creation to next‑best‑action recommendations. Early...
By ArcticStartup
News•Feb 4, 2026
Real Estate Startup Agentsy Closes $700,000 Pre-Seed Raise
Australian proptech startup Agentsy announced the close of a $700,000 pre‑seed round led by Empress Capital. The funding coincides with the launch of its AI‑driven platform from closed beta to a nationwide commercial release for residential real‑estate agencies. Agentsy’s software...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
News•Feb 3, 2026
US-Based Welding Tech Company ESAB to Buy Eddyfi for $1.45 Billion USD
US welding equipment maker ESAB announced a $1.45 billion acquisition of Quebec‑based non‑destructive testing specialist Eddyfi. The deal, valued slightly above Lightspeed Commerce’s market cap, will be funded through cash, debt and a $318 million equity commitment. Eddyfi, which generated roughly $270 million...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
Neo Financial Secures $68.5 Million in Equity as It Adopts Big-Bank Funding Playbook
Neo Financial announced a CAD 68.5 million equity round led by Canadian institutional investors such as AIMCo and Northleaf. The funding coincides with the launch of a securitization program that will bundle its credit assets to generate liquidity, a practice common among...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
This U of T-Led Program Is Helping Canada Find Its Place in the Global EV Market
The Electric Vehicle Innovation Ontario (EVIO) program launched in December with a $2.5 million federal grant to embed 37 graduate researchers in 20 Ontario EV and mobility firms over three years. Led by the University of Toronto and seven partner universities,...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
New FET Micro-Qualifications in Artificial Intelligence to Address Critical Skills Gaps Launched by Minister Lawless
Minister James Lawless launched a new suite of Further Education and Training (FET) micro‑qualifications in Artificial Intelligence, developed with Microsoft Ireland under SOLAS’s Skills to Advance initiative. The programmes deliver 50‑hour, subsidised courses covering machine learning basics, ethical AI, data...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Carbon Upcycling Names New CEO
Markus Kritzler has been promoted from chief revenue officer to chief executive officer of Carbon Upcycling, the Calgary‑based firm that converts industrial byproducts and CO₂ into supplementary cementitious materials. Kritzler joins the role after a brief but impactful tenure that...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
A16z Speedrun-Backed OpenSesame Opens New Doors with Rebrand to General Magic
Toronto‑based OpenSesame, an a16z Speedrun alum, has rebranded as General Magic to specialize in agentic AI texting agents for insurers. The startup secured a large, undisclosed insurance client and claims its platform can reduce call volumes by 30% and save...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 3, 2026
Are We Witnessing the Shift From Employers to Organisers?
Corporate leaders are increasingly turning to “organiser” firms that house communities of freelance C‑suite talent, replacing traditional employer models. Global VUCA conditions and senior executives’ desire for purpose and flexibility are fueling the shift toward fractional leadership. These organiser firms...
By Irish Tech News
News•Feb 2, 2026
The Startup Bringing a Piece of America’s FinTech Stack to Canada
Slate, a Vancouver‑based fintech startup, has emerged from stealth to provide embedded lending infrastructure for Canadian SaaS platforms. Leveraging real‑time transactional data from payroll, POS and e‑commerce tools, Slate handles underwriting, compliance and capital provision through low‑code, API or full‑white‑label...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 2, 2026
Ali Asaria’s Transformer Lab Launches Worldwide
Transformer Lab, the AI research platform created by Canadian veterans Ali Asaria and Tony Salomone, announced its worldwide launch alongside a successful pre‑seed round. Investors such as Hawktail, Ripple Ventures and Garage Capital participated, providing the capital needed to scale...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 2, 2026
Polish Nomagic Secures Series B Extension to Scale Physical AI for Warehousing
Polish robotics firm Nomagic announced an €8.51 million ($10 million) Series B extension led by Cogito Capital Partners. The capital will fund accelerated expansion into the United States and further development of its visual‑language‑action (VLA) models. Nomagic’s physical AI robots, already deployed with...
By The Recursive
News•Feb 2, 2026
Venture Capital & the World It Lives In
General Partner Jos White of Notion Capital released his first annual market update, translating a recurring presentation into a full article. He highlights that the S&P 500 recorded 35 new highs in 2025 and rose 17% year‑to‑date, while the ACWI All‑World...
By Notion Capital