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     Space

     Arinna secures $4M seed funding to tackle space power challenges

     Arinna raises $4M in seed funding to develop advanced power solutions for space, aiming to improve energy efficiency and satellite performance.

     By Shivangi Yadav29 March 20263 min read
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     Brief

     Kleiner Perkins doubles down on AI with $3.5B new fund

     Kleiner Perkins raises $3.5 billion in fresh capital to invest heavily in AI startups, signalling strong confidence in the future of artificial intelligence.

     By Shivangi Yadav29 March 20262 min read
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     Venture

     Accel and Prosus select six emerging startups for first India cohort

     Accel and Prosus have selected six early-stage startups for their inaugural India cohort, spotlighting emerging founders from underrepresented regions.

     By Shivangi Yadav28 March 20263 min read
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     Venture

     BKR Capital secures $14.5M to support investments in Black founders

     BKR Capital has raised $14.5 million to invest in Black-led startups, aiming to close funding gaps and support diverse entrepreneurs across sectors.

     By Shivangi Yadav26 March 20262 min read

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     Startups

     Insight Partners removes Delve investment post amid fake compliance allegations

     Insight Partners deletes its Delve investment post as allegations of fake compliance claims surface, raising concerns about trust and cybersecurity standards.

     By Shivangi Yadav24 March 20262 min read
258. 

     Commerce

     Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swish secures $38M in latest funding round

     Swish, a Bengaluru-based food delivery startup, raises $38M in its third funding round in 18 months, accelerating growth in India’s competitive delivery market.

     By Shivangi Yadav24 March 20263 min read
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     Brief

     Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs unite to support $35M prediction markets venture fund

     Kalshi and Polymarket CEOs back a $35M venture fund for prediction markets, signalling growing investor confidence in this emerging financial sector.

     By Shivangi Yadav24 March 20262 min read
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     Brief

     Air Street emerges as one of Europe’s largest solo VCs with $232M fund

     Air Street launches a $232M fund, becoming one of Europe’s largest solo venture capital firms focused on AI startups and early-stage innovation.

     By Shivangi Yadav24 March 20262 min read

261. 

     Social

     Bluesky secures $100M Series B funding following CEO transition

     Bluesky raises $100 million in a Series B round after a recent CEO transition, aiming to scale its decentralised social network and expand user growth.

     By Shivangi Yadav22 March 20263 min read
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     Brief

     Former Palantir executives launch new startup with $30M funding backed by Sequoia

     Two former Palantir executives emerge from stealth with $30M in funding, backed by Sequoia, to build advanced enterprise software, signalling strong investor confidence.

     By Shivangi Yadav22 March 20262 min read
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     Venture

     Antonio Gracias calls for “proentropic” startups built to thrive in chaos

     Antonio Gracias highlights the need for “proentropic” startups designed to handle uncertainty, adapt quickly, and grow stronger in volatile market conditions.

     By Shivangi Yadav21 March 20263 min read
264. 

     AI

     Google and Accel India back 5 startups, avoiding AI wrapper models

     Google and Accel India select five startups for their accelerator, focusing on deep-tech innovation and steering clear of AI wrapper-based business models.

     By Shivangi Yadav20 March 20263 min read