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Flapmax, a data and AI technology company, announced the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa's digital ecosystem.

Kayna, the embedded insurance infrastructure platform, has closed a €1 million pre-seed funding round.

Indigo Ag, the premier sustainability partner of the agriculture industry, announced that it has raised over $250 million to drive innovation and growth in its sustainable agriculture programs and better serve its customers and partners.

Electrification in the US is at an earlier stage than other regions globally but has made huge progress over the last few years, with electric cars making up nearly 9% of new registrations in the first half of 2023.

Yurts, the enterprise-ready Generative AI platform, announced a $16 million Series A to support its acceleration into the market. The oversubscribed funding round was led by Nava Ventures.

Hyundai Mobis is expanding its investments in global startups with core future mobility technologies. The strategy is to bolster competitive allies in specific areas.

Venture Capital Veterans Nagraj Kashyap, Priya Saiprasad and Samir Kumar announced the launch of Touring Capital, a venture capital firm focused on investing in the next generation of early-growth stage, AI-powered SaaS startups around the world.

Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian mobility startup providing quality automotive spare parts and vehicle repairs and maintenance services, announced it closed a $2.4 million pre-Series A investment round.

Plug and Play, the world's largest global innovation platform, has announced its partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch an Inclusive Fintech Accelerator.

Artlist, a creative technology company used by digital creators and major brands worldwide, has launched the 'Artlist 100K Fund', a unique one-time grant offered to creators to bring their out-of-this-world creative idea to life.

Refilled, a new Sydney-based climate tech startup has been launched with two Australian customers - The University of Technology Sydney and The University of Sydney Union (USU).

Celesta Capital, a global multi-stage venture capital firm, has appointed Anita Rehman as Partner.

Pink Shark PR, the women-owned international public relations agency, announced the launch of the first of its kind Startup Press Accelerator program

Singapore-based Mythic Protocol, an entertainment company developing games, media and platforms, announced it has officially closed an oversubscribed $6.5 million seed round.

London-based Q-Bot has raised €4 million to insulate people’s homes with robotics and AI. The new funding will support Q-Bot’s growth in its main market of the UK, in continental Europe and in the USA.

The Catalyst Fund has reached the first close of its targeted $40 million fund to invest in climate tech startups in Africa. 

Binalyze, a London-based provider of cutting-edge Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) solutions, has raised $19 million Series A round of funding.

Open Cosmos, the space tech business making satellites that gather data to solve pressing global challenges, has raised $50 million in Series B funding.

According to a newly-released report from Wimbart, 71% of African tech investors will not invest follow-on funding in a startup failing to provide them with regular reporting updates.

Start WellTech, a global scale-up powered by Arieli Capital, announced its open call for market-ready mental health and wellness startups.

Blooming Health, a digital engagement and referral solution enabling service providers to engage older adults and their family members, announced the close of an oversubscribed $4.2 million seed round.