Latest Startups & Entrepreneurship News
K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation
Satellite manufacturer K2 Space closed a $250 million Series C funding round led by Redpoint Ventures, valuing the company at $3 billion to scale 'Mega Class' spacecraft production. The funding supports mass production of high-power satellites optimized for launches like SpaceX’s Starship, following a $110M Series B and SES partnership.
First satellite GRAVITAS launches in March 2026 to test core technologies.
Spinny Raises $160M for GoMechanic Acquisition
Indian used-car retailer Spinny is securing $160 million in Series G funding to acquire car service platform GoMechanic, maintaining a $1.8 billion valuation. The deal aims to strengthen Spinny's full-stack position in the used-car value chain, including after-sales services.
This follows recent Indian startup activities like Inito's $29M AI diagnostics raise.
Phoebe Gates' Phia AI Startup Lands $30M
Phia, an AI startup backed by Phoebe Gates, secured $30 million in funding, valuing it at $180 million shortly after an $8 million seed round. The rapid funding highlights investor interest in AI innovations.
Details on Phia's specific AI applications remain focused on quick scaling.
Prime Security Raises $20M Series A
Prime Security announced a $20M Series A led by Scale Venture Partners to advance its Agentic Security Architect for cloud workloads and APIs. The platform embeds autonomous agents for threat detection and response, aligning with DevOps trends.
Funding targets North America and Europe expansion in regulated sectors.
U.S. House Passes INVEST Act of 2025
The INVEST Act modernizes U.S. capital markets by expanding accredited investor definitions, raising VC fund limits to 500 investors and $50M, and extending EGC status to seven years. It increases VC funds' secondary investments to 49% of capital and recognizes experience over wealth.
The bill aims to democratize startup investing.
South Korea to Implement AI Regulations Next Month
South Korea will enforce new AI laws in January 2026, raising concerns among startups about compliance burdens. The regulations target AI development amid global tech competition.
Startups worry it could hinder innovation speed.
Legal Strategy Guide for Startup Scaling
A new article outlines 'legal triage' for startups to prioritize compliance and avoid draining runway during growth. It emphasizes smart legal practices to protect businesses.
Essential for founders scaling operations.
Airwallex and Robinhood Expand in Southeast Asia
Fintech giants Airwallex and Robinhood are making significant moves in SEA, with Singapore topping global crypto adoption in 2025. JazzCash, a Pakistani wallet startup, signed an MoU with Binance.
Highlights regional fintech entrepreneurship surge.
Inito Secures $29M for AI Diagnostics
Indian startup Inito raised $29 million to advance AI-powered at-home diagnostics. The funding supports product expansion in health tech.
Part of India's booming deep tech scene.
Shiprocket Files $282M IPO Papers
Indian logistics unicorn Shiprocket submitted papers for a $282 million IPO. This move signals maturity in e-commerce logistics startups.
Follows India's milestone of over 200,000 government-recognized startups.
Keeper Raises $4M for AI Matchmaking
Keeper secured $4 million to scale its AI soulmate matchmaking platform. Targets personalized dating tech innovations.
Reflects investor interest in AI consumer apps.