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Hong Kong Showcases 61 Tech Startups at CES 2026
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation features 61 companies in AI, robotics, healthtech, and sustainability at CES 2026, including CES Innovation Award winners like Widemount Dynamics Tech's Smart Firefighting Robot and PointFit's PF-Sweat Patch. Events include product launches for GumAI oral healthcare and DRESIO AI physiotherapy.
This pavilion highlights Hong Kong's rising tech ecosystem grooming unicorns and over 2,600 companies.
Startups Raise $50.2M in Week Ending Jan 2, Down 61% YoY
Indian startups secured $50.2 million from Dec 27 to Jan 2, a 61.4% drop from last year per Tracxn data, with only five deals versus 43 previously. Knight Fintech raised $23.6M led by Accel for banking infra.
Wow! Momo Foods got $8.3M led by Madhusudan Kela.
Anthropic Secures Massive $13B Series F Round
Generative AI firm Anthropic raised $13 billion at $183B valuation in September 2025, led by Iconiq with Fidelity and Lightspeed. Earlier, it raised $3.5B in March at $61.5B valuation led by Lightspeed.
This underscores 2025's big AI funding trend.
Project Prometheus Launches with $6.2B AI Funding
AI startup Project Prometheus, applying AI to physical tasks, launched in November 2025 with $6.2B initial funding; Jeff Bezos to co-CEO with Vik Bajaj. The funding highlights massive investor bets on AI hardware.
Nvidia Invests in Thinking Machines Lab's $2B Seed
Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines Lab raised $2B seed at $10-12B valuation, backed by Nvidia and Andreessen Horowitz; largest US seed ever. Announced in July 2025, it ranks among 2025's top rounds.
Anduril Industries Raises $2.5B Defense Tech Round
Defense tech startup Anduril raised $2.5B Series G in June 2025 led by Founders Fund, doubling valuation to $30.5B. Focuses on advanced defense technologies.
Mistral AI Valued at $13.2B in $2B Funding
French AI firm Mistral raised $2B in September 2025 led by ASML, reaching $13.2B valuation for frontier models. Part of AI's record funding year.
CES 2026 Set for AI, Robotics, and Startup Showcases
CES 2026 (Jan 6-9, Las Vegas) features thousands of exhibitors, 3600+ Innovation Awards, across AI, digital health, mobility. Keynotes include Caterpillar CEO and Oura CEO; ideal for startup partnerships.
Nvidia Backs Commonwealth Fusion's $863M Round
Nuclear fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion raised $863M in August 2025 with Nvidia participation. Boston startups hit $5.3B total in 2025, five new unicorns.
AI Startups Shatter Records with $150B in 2025 Funding
AI startups raised a record $150B in 2025, redefining venture capital landscapes. Includes mega-rounds in genAI and defense tech.
Creator economy startups also pulled $50M+ rounds.
Boston Startups Raise $5.3B, Crown 5 New Unicorns in 2025
Boston-area startups secured $5.3B in 2025, with Nvidia leading rounds for Commonwealth Fusion and quantum computing firms; five new unicorns emerged. Second half saw strong VC activity.
Georgia Hosts Key January 2026 Tech Startup Events
January 2026 events in Georgia cover AI trends, cleantech, investing, women's health equity, and startup funding opportunities. Ideal for Southeast entrepreneurs.