Startup ecosystem stories - Page 3
Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
J.P. Morgan adds Crunchbase AI to Fusion for private data
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
J.P. Morgan's Fusion platform has integrated Crunchbase AI, giving institutional investors live startup forecasts and early risk signals.
AI set to power autonomous workflows & new work models
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hcm
AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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martech
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cdp
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it department
Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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saas
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api
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ai
NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.
MaRS relaunches Capital Programme to connect startups with global VC
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ai
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startup ecosystem
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venture capital
MaRS relaunches its Capital Programme to connect global investors with top Canadian tech startups, boosting early-stage funding and market access.
Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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robots
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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fintech
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recruitment
Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.
Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cloud services
Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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physical security
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erp
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ai
Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
Accel launches fifth Atoms programme with USD $1m funding
Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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ai
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
Accel launches fifth Atoms programme, offering Indian founders up to USD $1 million funding and support in AI and LeapTech innovation.
Swiss Deep Tech startups surpass USD $100 billion in value
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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robots
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ai
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ml
Swiss Deep Tech startups have surpassed USD $100 billion in value, boosted by strong venture capital and academic innovation in AI, biotech, and space sectors.
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data science
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ai
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b2b
Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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b2b
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property market
BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.