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Stake, the UAE-based digital real estate investment and proptech platform that enables fractional property ownership and cross-border real asset investing, has successfully closed a $31 million Series B funding round led by Emirates NBD.The oversubscribed round brings Stim’s total capital raised to approximately $58 million and positions the company for expansion into new regulated markets, bolstered product offerings, and advancements in tokenisation and AI-driven investment infrastructure.The Series B funding was led by Emirates NBD’s innovation and venture arm, with participation from Mubadala Investment Company’s MENA Venture Capital Fund, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), Property Finder, STV NICE, Wa’ed Ventures, GFH Partners, and Ellington Properties.This mix of top regional institutional investors underscores strategic confidence in Stake’s mission to democratise real estate investment access and build scalable infrastructure that connects global capital to premium property markets across the MENA region and beyond.Stake plans to deploy the fresh capital toward expanding its regulated offering in Saudi Arabia, scaling its cross-border investment model, advancing its real estate tokenisation initiatives in collaboration with Property Finder, and accelerating development of new investment products such as StakeOne.The company has also built a community of more than 2 million users from over 211 nationalities and expanded into the United States industrial real estate market, validating its cross-border strategy.Founded in 2021 by Manar Mahmassani, Rami Tabbara, and Ricardo Brizido, Stake has rapidly emerged as a leading platform in the digital real estate space, offering fractional access to property assets and regulated investment products with low entry points and emerging tokenised capabilities under virtual asset regulatory frameworks in Dubai.

C2i Semiconductors, the U.S.–based AI chip startup developing power-efficient processors for large-scale AI workloads and data centre acceleration, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its chip development, scale engineering efforts, and enhance customer engagement across hyperscalers and enterprise cloud providers.The funding highlights growing demand for specialised semiconductor solutions that deliver high-performance AI processing with reduced energy consumption a key challenge facing data centres and AI infrastructure operators.The Series A round was led by XN with participation from Compound, Bloomberg Beta, Cota Capital, and other strategic investors who see significant potential in C2i’s unique architecture designed to accelerate sparse AI models and improve operational efficiency. This backing underscores confidence in C2i’s mission to push the boundaries of energy-aware compute and infrastructure optimisation.C2i Semiconductors plans to use the capital to accelerate chip tape-outs, enhance its silicon roadmap, expand its engineering capabilities, and deepen integration partnerships with ecosystem players.The company’s architecture focuses on delivering performance-per-watt advantages that help reduce operating costs for data centres while enabling broader deployment of AI applications.The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States, and continues to innovate at the intersection of semiconductors and AI performance optimisation as demand for specialised compute solutions grows globally.

Talkiatry, the New York-based AI-powered virtual mental healthcare provider that employs psychiatrists directly and delivers integrated telepsychiatry services, has raised $210 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round, bringing its total capital raised to over $400 million.The new capital will support technology enhancement, broader service delivery across mental health conditions, and deeper integration with health systems and payers nationwide.The Series D round was led by Perceptive Advisors, with participation from Sofina, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), blisce/, and Left Lane Capital, and included a debt facility from Banc of California underscoring strong strategic and financial backing for Talkiatry’s clinician-centred model and AI-driven care infrastructure.Talkiatry’s platform supports a wide range of behavioural health needs including anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorders, PTSD, OCD, and substance use while managing back-office automation, patient engagement, and clinical workflows.The company says the funds will be deployed to enhance its proprietary technology, expand its national footprint, and strengthen partnerships with health systems, payers, and employers to improve access and outcomes at scale.The company is headquartered in New York, United States, and continues to champion growth in virtual mental health care delivery as demand for accessible, quality psychiatric services rises across the healthcare ecosystem.

Beep, the smart electric mobility startup focused on building a scalable electric scooter ecosystem, has raised $850,000 in a Pre-Series A funding round to accelerate product development, expand its fleet solutions, and grow partnerships within urban mobility and last-mile transportation.The raise reflects rising investor confidence in sustainable micro-mobility platforms that address urban congestion, emissions, and transportation accessibility.The Pre-Series A round was led by angel investors and strategic backers who see potential in Beep’s combination of hardware, software, and fleet-management capabilities. The capital will be used to enhance Beep’s electric scooter hardware, strengthen its software stack for fleet telematics and analytics, and build strategic city-level deployments that improve sustainability outcomes for commuters and partners alike.Beep plans to deploy the funding to accelerate market penetration, deepen integration with local riders and fleet operators, and develop smart mobility features that improve safety, tracking, and utilisation. The company continues to position itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosystem.Beep is headquartered in United States, where it is building out product, operations, and go-to-market teams to support growth across multiple urban markets.

HomeRun, the Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform focused on delivering construction and home-improvement materials within 60–90 minutes, has raised ₹60 crore (≈ $6.6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Sorin Investments to accelerate expansion, enhance supply chain capabilities, and broaden product offerings.The capital will help the startup strengthen its hyperlocal dark-store network and invest in fulfilment technology to improve delivery reliability and operational efficiency across India’s fragmented building materials market.The Series A round saw Sorin Investments contribute ₹40 crore, with Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sparrow Capital, Consumer Collective by Atrium, and Helios Holdings participating in the round. This mix of strategic and growth-oriented investors underscores strong confidence in HomeRun’s model that aims to solve procurement inefficiencies for homeowners, contractors, and builders by combining local inventory, swift logistics, and transparent pricing.HomeRun will use the fresh capital to expand into new cities, add more product categories such as cement, plywood, electricals, plumbing supplies, and hardware, and scale operations to meet rising demand.Founded in 2024 by Pukhraj Grewal, the company’s platform combines technology and rapid delivery to address supply delays, pricing opacity, and last-mile challenges in construction and renovation materials procurement.

Otto Money, the fintech startup redesigning personal finance and budgeting tools with a focus on user-first automation and clarity, has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate product development, strengthen go-to-market strategy, and scale its user base.The raise reflects growing investor interest in modern finance solutions that help individuals better manage money, savings, and financial planning through intuitive and AI-friendly apps.The pre-seed round was led by Pravega Ventures, with participation from several angel investors and early-stage backers who see potential in Otto Money’s differentiated approach to financial management.The capital will be used to deepen Otto Money’s product capabilities, expand technology infrastructure, and deliver new features that help users optimise budgeting and long-term financial decisions.Otto Money’s platform aims to reduce friction in personal finance by integrating automated insights, savings tools, and goal-tracking experiences that appeal to digitally native customers.The company is focused on rapid iteration and user feedback to refine its offerings and establish its position in a competitive fintech landscape.Otto Money is headquartered in United States, where it continues to innovate within the personal finance segment, positioning itself for broader adoption as demand rises for smarter money-management solutions.