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EU Commission Updates Startup and Scaleup Strategy for 2026
Europe's startup ecosystem just got a €5 billion lifeline. Eight months after the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy launched in May 2025, the European Commission is rolling out game-changing initiatives that could finally close the innovation…
Synthesia Hits $4B Valuation with $200M Series D Led by Google Ventures
Synthesia has reached $150 million in annual recurring revenue and expects to cross $200 million sometime in 2026, signaling explosive momentum. The London-based AI video platform just closed a massive funding round that nearly doubles its…
PayU Startup Republic Campaign: How One Fintech Giant is Celebrating India’s Entrepreneurial…
India's startup landscape crossed a milestone of over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups by December 31, 2025, generating employment for more than 2.1 million people. PayU, one of India's leading digital financial services providers, just…
TikTok Appoints Adam Presser as CEO of New Independent US Entity
TikTok officially formed a joint venture that will keep the video-sharing app operating in the U.S. with Adam Presser, who has been serving as TikTok's head of operations and trust and safety, as the CEO on January 23, 2026. The appointment…
Recursive AI in Talks to Raise Funding at $4 Billion Valuation
Richard Socher's Recursive is in talks to raise hundreds of millions at a $4 billion pre-money valuation to build self-improving superintelligent AI, according to recent reports. This development represents one of the most ambitious Richard…
Mila and Inovia Capital Launch $100 Million Fund for Canadian AI Startups
Canada's artificial intelligence ecosystem just received a massive boost as Mila and Inovia Capital announced a groundbreaking $100 million fund dedicated to transforming academic AI research into thriving commercial ventures. This…
Chinese AI Startups Struggle Under Weight of US Export Controls and Mounting Losses
The Chinese AI industry faces a perfect storm of challenges as major players like Zhipu AI and MiniMax burn through capital while grappling with semiconductor sanctions Chinese tech companies cannot escape. Leading firms in China's…
Google Invests in Japanese Startup Sakana AI to Boost Gemini’s Presence
Google made a financial investment in Sakana AI today, marking a strategic move that could reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence development in Japan. This partnership positions Google Gemini to gain stronger market penetration…
Nucleus4D Spatial Computing Funding Round Powers Built World Digitization
Nucleus4D has closed a $1.5 million pre-seed round in January 2026, marking a significant milestone for the spatial computing startup. The Austin-based company's successful Nucleus4D funding round positions it at the forefront of an…
Yelp Acquires AI Lead Management Hatch in Strategic $300M Deal to Transform Local Business…
Yelp just announced its largest acquisition to date, revealing plans to acquire AI-powered lead management platform Hatch for up to $300 million, marking a significant shift in how the review giant plans to serve local service businesses.…
