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Italy-based fintech startup Subbyx has raised €30 million in a Series A funding round, as it prepares to expand its circular subscription platform across Europe, starting with its launch in Sweden.Founded in Milan, Subbyx operates a subscription-based platform for consumer electronics, enabling users to access devices such as smartphones, laptops, and other tech products through flexible subscription plans instead of outright purchases. The model is designed to promote reuse and longer product lifecycles, aligning with the growing shift toward a circular economy.The newly raised capital will be used to support international expansion, with Sweden chosen as the company’s first market outside Italy due to its strong adoption of sustainable consumption practices.Subbyx is positioning itself at the intersection of fintech, sustainability, and subscription commerce, enabling businesses and consumers to transition from ownership to access-based models. Its platform also allows companies to convert traditional product sales into recurring revenue streams, reflecting a broader shift in how products are consumed in the digital economy.The funding highlights increasing investor interest in circular economy-driven fintech models, particularly those that combine sustainability with scalable subscription infrastructure.

US-based ORAN Development Company (ODC) has raised $45 million in a Series A funding round, bringing together a powerful syndicate of global technology firms and telecom operators. The round includes participation from Booz Allen, Cisco Investments, Nokia, NVIDIA, AT&T, MTN, and Telecom Italia, along with Phoenix Venture Partners and earlier backing from affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management.ODC is focused on building a global distributed compute grid, designed to power the next generation of AI-native telecommunications infrastructure. Its platform integrates communication networks with AI processing, sensing, and edge intelligence, transforming traditional telecom infrastructure into high-performance computing hubs.The company is developing an AI-native Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) architecture that enables telecom networks to handle advanced AI workloads such as real-time inference, autonomous systems, and generative AI at the edge. This approach allows mobile networks to evolve beyond connectivity into a core layer of the digital economy.With strong backing from both technology giants and telecom leaders, ODC is positioning itself at the intersection of AI and connectivity. The funding will be used to accelerate commercial deployments, expand global partnerships, and scale its platform throughout 2026, as demand grows for infrastructure capable of supporting AI-driven applications and next-generation networks.

Bengaluru-based biotech company ELMED Life Sciences has raised $2.7 million (₹25 crore) in Series A funding from AgriSURE Fund, an agri-focused investment fund managed by NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of NABARD.Founded by Pruthivin Reddy Madduri and co-founded by Nikhil Konkathi, the company focuses on developing probiotic and biological solutions across animal health, aquaculture, agriculture, and human health. Its offerings are designed to improve productivity, immunity, and sustainability across farm ecosystems, addressing the growing demand for antibiotic-free and residue-free solutions.The funding will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen research and development in microbiome-based solutions, and scale distribution across key domestic and international markets. The company is also planning to deepen its reach in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets in India, while expanding its global footprint across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.ELMED currently operates from Hyderabad and exports to over 18 countries, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly growing biologicals and probiotics segment. The investment comes amid a broader shift in agriculture toward sustainable farming practices, driven by regulatory restrictions on antibiotics and increasing global demand for clean, residue-free produce.

New York-based AI startup Notch has raised $30 million in Series A funding, led by Headline, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Jibe Ventures, Illuminate Financial, and Phoenix Insurance. The latest round brings the company’s total funding to $45 million.Founded in 2021, Notch is building an AI operating system for regulated industries such as insurance, financial services, healthcare, and telecom. Its platform enables enterprises to deploy production-ready AI systems that can automate complex workflows while ensuring compliance, auditability, and reliability.The company is addressing a major gap in enterprise AI adoption moving from pilot projects to real-world implementation. Notch’s solution focuses on delivering deterministic and compliant AI workflows, which are critical in sectors where operational errors can lead to regulatory and financial risks.With increasing demand for enterprise-grade AI infrastructure, Notch has already gained traction among global insurers and financial institutions. The newly raised capital will be used to expand in the US market, enhance product capabilities, and scale global adoption.

Chennai-based SaaS startup Rocketlane has raised $60 million in its Series C funding round, marking a significant milestone as the company doubles down on artificial intelligence and global expansion.The round was led by Insight Partners, a prominent US-based venture capital firm, and takes Rocketlane’s total funding to approximately $105 million to date.Rocketlane plans to channel the fresh capital primarily into enhancing its AI-driven platform, aimed at improving customer onboarding and professional services automation.The company provides a unified platform that helps businesses manage client onboarding, project delivery, collaboration, and resource planning-areas that are often fragmented across multiple tools. With enterprises increasingly prioritizing automation and efficiency, Rocketlane is positioning itself as a next-generation SaaS solution in the professional services space.Founded in 2020, Rocketlane has rapidly scaled its presence across global markets, serving hundreds of enterprise clients worldwide.The company has previously raised funding from investors such as 8VC, Nexus Venture Partners, and Matrix Partners India, with its earlier Series B round in 2024 bringing total funding to $45 million at that time.The latest Series C round reflects growing investor confidence in AI-led SaaS platforms and Rocketlane’s ability to disrupt traditional project delivery and onboarding systems. As businesses increasingly adopt AI to streamline operations, Rocketlane aims to integrate advanced automation, predictive insights, and intelligent workflows into its platform.The funding comes at a time when global SaaS and AI markets are witnessing strong investor interest, with companies focusing on improving operational efficiency and customer experience.

AI security and compliance startup Sift has secured $42 million in a Series B funding round, as it looks to scale its platform designed to help organizations manage digital risk, compliance, and security challenges.The round was led by Intact Private Capital, with participation from additional investors (not fully disclosed in the original report), highlighting strong institutional interest in AI-native risk management solutions.Sift is building a platform that enables enterprises to monitor, detect, and respond to digital risks in real time, leveraging AI and automation to improve compliance and operational resilience. The company’s technology focuses on helping organizations manage complex regulatory environments, security threats, and operational risks more efficiently.With increasing regulatory scrutiny and the rapid expansion of digital operations, enterprises are facing growing pressure to ensure robust governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. Sift’s solution aims to streamline these processes by combining AI-powered insights with real-time monitoring capabilities.The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its product capabilities, scale its team, and accelerate go-to-market efforts, particularly across North America and global enterprise markets.This funding underscores the rising importance of AI-driven risk and compliance platforms, as businesses increasingly prioritize security, transparency, and regulatory readiness in a digital-first world.