Latest Startups & Entrepreneurship News
Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B
AI-driven drug-discovery startup Chai Discovery closed a $130 million Series B, led by major healthcare and VC investors including Oak HC/FT and General Catalyst, signaling strong biotech venture activity in late 2025.
Mirelo AI secures $41M seed round from Index and a16z
Mirelo AI GmbH raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz to expand its AI platform and go-to-market efforts, reflecting continued large seed cheques into AI startups.
Anthropic valuation edges toward $350B after strategic deals
Anthropic’s private valuation trajectory moved higher in December amid investments and partnerships with Microsoft and Nvidia, with reports projecting a potential $350 billion valuation once deals finalize.
iRobot files Chapter 11 as consumer hardware pressures mount
iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and launched a sale process, highlighting margin pressures in consumer hardware and implications for robotics startups and acquirers.
Propeller launches Kernel Camp deep‑tech residency for MENA founders
Propeller announced Kernel Camp, an 8‑week deep‑tech residency in Silicon Valley for MENA founders to accelerate commercialization and market access for regional deep‑tech startups.
Olympus raises $150M second medtech fund
Olympus has launched a $150 million second fund focused on medtech startups, tripling down on early-stage investments in healthcare hardware and devices.
Vestbee names December 'Startups of the Month' across Europe
Vestbee highlighted ten European startups for December 2025 — including Fortyx Security, Northscope, and Floatech — spotlighting AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and battery tech innovations attracting investor attention.
28DIGITAL recognized as 2025 Startup Ecosystem Star
28DIGITAL received Startup Ecosystem Star awards in three categories from ICC and Mind the Bridge, underscoring public‑private roles and policy in scaling European innovation ecosystems.
Rotostitch closes $1M oversubscribed pre‑seed round
Rotostitch raised $1 million in an oversubscribed pre‑seed round led by Boost VC and Nova Threshold to scale its textile/manufacturing startup operations.
Fierce Biotech fundraising tracker highlights December deal flow
Fierce Biotech's 2025 fundraising tracker shows robust biotech financing in December, including the Chai Discovery $130M Series B and other sizable rounds, indicating sustained capital into life sciences.
mHUB completes 2025 mPOWER program for hardware founders
mHUB announced 17 entrepreneurs completed its 2025 mPOWER accelerator, a six‑month program focused on early hardware and physical‑product commercialization support.
Startup news roundup: Indian ecosystem deals and seed rounds
Daily roundups (e.g., YourStory) report region‑specific activity such as India seed rounds and platform launches, reflecting persistent grassroots deal flow and local investor engagement.