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Willog Raises Series B-2 Funding to Expand AI-Powered Supply Chain Solutions

Willog

May 2026 | Logistics Tech | Startup Funding News – AIoT-driven logistics startup Willog has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B-2 funding round, backed by a group of investors from Korea and global markets. The round saw participation from firms including KB Investment, SGC Partners, Sneakpick Investment, IBK Capital, Re-Investment, Muirwoods Ventures, and … Read more

Blunav raises $1 million round led by Piper Serica

Blunav

May 2026 | Aviation Tech | Startup Funding News –Chennai-based airport technology startup Blunav has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica. The fresh capital will be used to expand the team, enhance product capabilities, and scale operations across India and international markets. Building a Unified Airport Operating System Founded … Read more

AI Library Raises $560K Pre-Seed to Scale AI-Native Software Delivery for Enterprises

AI Library raises pre-seed funding round

May 2026 | AI & Enterprise Software | Startup Funding News –Outcome-driven AI startup AI Library has raised $560,000 in a pre-seed funding round at a valuation cap of $7.5 million, backed by a group of prominent investors. The funding will be used to accelerate product development, research and development (R&D), and market expansion, as … Read more

“Find a Job in 30 Minutes”: The Startup Building UPI for Employment

JobsUPI Founders Story: How Shrey Bansal & Shubham Periwal Are Building “UPI for Jobs” in India

May 2026 | Startup Story | India – India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a new wave of founders solving real Bharat-scale problems, and one such story is that of Shrey Bansal and Shubham Periwal—the duo behind JobsUPI. Their idea is simple yet powerful:👉 If payments can happen instantly via UPI, why can’t jobs be accessed … Read more

ZyG raises $60 million in Series A round led by Accel

ZyG

May 2026 | Startup Funding News | Israel – Israeli startup ZyG has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round, reaching a valuation of $500 million just one year after its founding. The round was led by Accel, with participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Viola Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Access … Read more

BigEndian Semiconductors Raises $6 Million to Accelerate SoC Development and Global Expansion

BigEndian Semiconductors

May 2026 | DeepTech Funding News | India – Bengaluru-based fabless chip startup BigEndian Semiconductors has raised $6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA and India, IvyCap Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. The latest funding follows an earlier … Read more

Cisco Acquires Astrix Security for $400 Million to Strengthen AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Cisco

Cisco has completed the acquisition of Israeli AI security startup Astrix Security in a deal reportedly valued at $400 million. The move highlights Cisco’s growing focus on identity security and AI-driven threat detection as enterprises increasingly rely on automated systems and AI agents. Following the acquisition, Astrix Security’s technology will be integrated into Cisco’s core … Read more

Google, VNG and Vietnam National University Launch Applied AI Lab in Vietnam to Boost Innovation

Google and VNG Launch New AI Lab in Vietnam

May 2026 | AI & Innovation News | Vietnam – Google, VNG Corporation, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City have announced the launch of a new Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Saigon AI Hub. The initiative, unveiled on May 4, marks a significant step in strengthening Vietnam’s artificial intelligence … Read more

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Strengthen AI Security and Agent Governance

PaloAlto Network

April 2026 | Cybersecurity & AI News | Global – Palo Alto Networks has announced plans to acquire Portkey, a company that develops tools to manage and secure artificial intelligence systems. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing enterprise capabilities in AI governance, security, and monitoring, as organizations increasingly deploy advanced AI agents across business operations. … Read more

Ubiqedge Raises ₹10 Crore Seed Funding to Expand AIoT Solutions for Industrial Infrastructure

Ubiqedge

April 2026 | DeepTech & AIoT News | India – Full-stack AIoT startup Ubiqedge has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica, with participation from Shibam Das and Sumit Chhazed. The funding will support the company’s plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, scale deployments across multiple industrial sectors, and … Read more

Ctruh Raises $2.5 Million Seed Funding to Build Infrastructure for the Spatial Internet

Ctruh

April 2026 | DeepTech & AI News | India –  Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Ctruh has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, India Accelerator, Founder’s Avenue, Anthill Ventures, and LVX, along with angel investors Vivek Sinha and Shivakumar Ganesan. Funding to … Read more

Vikra Ocean Tech Raises $1 Million to Build Indigenous Ocean Robotics and Defence Solutions

Vikra Ocean Tech

April 2026 | DeepTech and Defence Innovation News | India – Chennai-based deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Finvolve and India Accelerator. The funding will be used to scale production, strengthen sales across defence and government sectors, and build consistent long-term revenue streams. Focus on … Read more

Cognizant to Acquire Astreya to Strengthen AI Infrastructure Capabilities

Cognizant

April 2026 | AI, Cloud & Enterprise Technology News – Cognizant has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Astreya, a global AI-first IT managed services and solutions provider headquartered in San Jose, California. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition is expected to significantly enhance Cognizant’s AI infrastructure capabilities and … Read more

Silverfort Acquires Fabrix to Strengthen AI-Driven Identity Security Platform

Silverfort

April 2026 | Cybersecurity & AI News | Israel -Israeli cybersecurity unicorn Silverfort has acquired AI-focused identity security startup Fabrix, in a deal estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars. While the exact financial details remain undisclosed, the acquisition is expected to significantly enhance Silverfort’s capabilities in real-time identity protection powered by artificial … Read more

SportVot Raises ₹32.7 Crore to Expand AI-Powered Sports Streaming Globally

SportVot

April 2026 | SportsTech & Startup Funding News | India – Mumbai-based sports-tech startup SportVot has raised ₹32.7 crore (approximately $3.5 million) in a fresh funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The round also saw participation from: Anicut Capital LetsVenture Capital A Succeed Innovation In addition, angel investors such as Garima Vohra and Gaurav … Read more

Cyberport and National Science and Technology Development Agency Partner to Boost ASEAN Innovation Ecosystem

Cyberporttoday28April2026signedaMemorandumofUnderstandingMoUwithNationalScienceandTechnologyDevelopmentAgent

April 2026 | APAC Innovation & Technology News – Cyberport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), acting through Thailand Science Park (TSP), to strengthen cross-border collaboration in innovation and technology (I&T) between Hong Kong and Thailand. The partnership marks a major step in expanding regional startup … Read more

Quantum Art Raises $140 Million Series A to Accelerate 1,000-Qubit Quantum System Development

Quantum Art Founder

April 2026 | Deep Tech & Quantum Computing News – Quantum Art, a startup focused on building advanced quantum computers using trapped-ion technology, has raised a total of $140 million in its Series A funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in next-generation computing systems. The funding round was led by Bedford Ridge Capital, with participation … Read more

Kovon Raises $250K Led by TDV Partners to Revolutionize Global Mobility for Indian Workforce

Bibartan Roy and Swayamjeet Das, Co-founders, Kovon

New Delhi, April 28, 2026 – Kovon, a tech-driven cross-border workforce mobility platform, has announced a successful $250,000 pre-seed funding round led by TDV Partners. The startup is set to reshape how India’s blue and grey-collar workforce accesses global employment opportunities, providing a structured, secure, and end-to-end ecosystem. Founded by industry veterans Bibartan Roy and … Read more

Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited Appoints Louis Chang as Chief Operating Officer

Louis Chang

April 2026 | Global Hospitality & Leadership News – Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited has announced the appointment of Louis Chang as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In his new role, he will report directly to CEO Michael Hobson and will focus on business expansion, operational efficiency, and enhancing guest experience across the … Read more

NielsenIQ Partners with INTAGE HOLDINGS Inc. to Deliver Global & Japan Retail Insights

NielsenIQ

April 2026 | Global Retail Data & Market Intelligence News – NielsenIQ and INTAGE HOLDINGS Inc. have announced a strategic sales partnership aimed at integrating retail data and consumer insights across Japan and global markets. The collaboration is designed to help businesses gain a more connected view of consumer behavior, enabling better decision-making and cross-market … Read more