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UK-based AI analytics startup WholeSum has secured an additional $335,000 in pre-seed funding, bringing its total pre-seed round to approximately $1.3 million, as demand rises for reliable and auditable AI-driven insights.The latest funding round includes participation from Love Ventures, Beamline, and strategic angel investors, following an earlier $965,000 raise led by Twin Path Ventures.Founded by Emily Kucharski and Dr. Adam Kucharski, WholeSum is building a hybrid AI and statistical inference platform designed to convert unstructured text data into reproducible and trustworthy insights. The platform addresses a critical challenge in enterprise AI adoption, where traditional large language models often struggle with inconsistencies, hallucinations, and lack of auditability—particularly in high-stakes industries.WholeSum’s solution is built as an API-first infrastructure layer that integrates directly into existing analytics workflows, enabling organizations to extract meaningful signals from qualitative data with the same rigor as numerical analysis. This approach is especially relevant for sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and pharmaceuticals, where decision-making requires defensible and verifiable outputs.The company has already gained early traction with enterprise clients and research institutions, demonstrating the growing need for tools that can process large-scale unstructured datasets without compromising reliability. As organizations continue to experiment with AI, the demand for systems that deliver consistent and explainable results is becoming increasingly critical.The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate research and development, expand its scientific and engineering teams, and scale enterprise deployments. With this funding, WholeSum is positioning itself as a key infrastructure provider in the emerging category of trustworthy AI and data analytics.

US-based electric vehicle startup Slate has raised $650 million in a Series C funding round, marking a major step toward scaling its affordable EV manufacturing ambitions and strengthening its position in the next-generation mobility ecosystem.The funding round attracted a mix of institutional investors and strategic backers, reflecting strong confidence in Slate’s vision to build cost-efficient electric vehicles for mass adoption. The company has been gaining attention for its focus on affordability, a segment increasingly seen as critical for accelerating global EV penetration.Slate is developing electric vehicles with a strong emphasis on simplifying design, reducing production costs, and optimizing supply chains. By focusing on affordability rather than premium segments, the company aims to tap into a broader consumer base and address one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption price accessibility.The newly raised capital will be used to scale manufacturing capabilities, expand production infrastructure, and accelerate the development of its EV lineup. As competition intensifies in the global electric vehicle market, companies that can combine cost efficiency with scalability are expected to gain a significant advantage.Slate’s growth comes at a time when the EV industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with increasing investments flowing into battery technology, manufacturing innovation, and supply chain localization. The company’s approach aligns with a broader shift toward making electric mobility more accessible to mainstream consumers rather than limiting it to premium segments.With this Series C round, Slate is positioning itself as a key player in the evolving EV landscape, aiming to bridge the gap between affordability and performance while contributing to the global transition toward sustainable transportation.

India-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX has raised $90 million in a Series C funding round, marking a major milestone as it became the country’s first crypto unicorn with a valuation exceeding $1 billion.The round was led by B Capital Group, founded by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, with participation from existing investors including Coinbase Ventures, Polychain Capital, Block.one, and Jump Capital, reflecting strong global investor confidence in India’s fast-growing digital asset ecosystem.Founded in 2018, CoinDCX operates a cryptocurrency trading and investment platform that enables retail and institutional users to buy, sell, and manage digital assets. The company has rapidly expanded its user base, capitalizing on increasing interest in crypto investments among India’s young and tech-savvy population.The fresh capital has been deployed to expand product offerings, strengthen the team, and drive user adoption across the country. The company is also focused on increasing awareness and education around cryptocurrencies, aiming to make digital assets more accessible and mainstream in India.CoinDCX’s rise comes amid a complex regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in India, yet investor appetite for crypto platforms has remained strong. The company’s unicorn status underscores the growing importance of blockchain and digital assets within the broader fintech ecosystem.With this funding, CoinDCX has positioned itself as a leading player in India’s crypto market, aiming to expand its footprint, launch new products, and contribute to shaping the future of digital finance in the country.

Index and analytics provider MerQube has closed its Series C funding round with participation from 7RIDGE and Deutsche Börse, marking a strategic step toward expanding its capabilities in index solutions and investment data infrastructure.The funding brings in major institutional backing from both financial markets and private equity, reinforcing MerQube’s position in the rapidly evolving index and ETF ecosystem. Existing investors, including Allianz Life Ventures and Citi, also remain part of the company’s growth journey, highlighting continued confidence in its platform.Founded to modernize index calculation and data services, MerQube provides technology-driven solutions for asset managers, ETF issuers, and financial institutions. Its platform enables faster and more flexible index creation, helping clients respond to growing demand for customized investment products and strategies.As the global ETF and passive investing market continues to expand, demand for scalable, transparent, and cost-efficient index infrastructure is increasing. MerQube is positioning itself as a next-generation provider in this space, leveraging cloud-native technology to deliver real-time analytics and index management capabilities.The involvement of Deutsche Börse underscores the strategic importance of data and index platforms in the broader capital markets ecosystem. As exchanges and financial institutions continue to invest in digital infrastructure, partnerships with firms like MerQube are becoming key to enabling innovation and efficiency in investment products.With this Series C round, MerQube aims to accelerate product development, expand its global footprint, and strengthen its role in powering the next wave of index-based investing and financial data services.

Spain-based spacetech startup Sateliot has launched a €100 million Series C funding round to accelerate the deployment of its 5G satellite constellation, signaling a major push toward building Europe’s sovereign space-based connectivity infrastructure.The round, primarily structured as equity with a potential debt component, is expected to close by summer and could include up to 50% public co-financing through institutional support. This reflects increasing alignment between private capital and government-backed initiatives aimed at strengthening Europe’s digital and technological independence.Founded to bridge the connectivity gap between terrestrial and satellite networks, Sateliot is developing a constellation of 16 low Earth orbit satellites capable of delivering standard 5G connectivity directly to IoT devices. Unlike traditional satellite systems, the company’s approach integrates seamlessly with existing telecom infrastructure, enabling global coverage without requiring specialized hardware.The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate the deployment of its satellite network and scale commercial operations globally. The company aims to provide reliable connectivity in remote and underserved regions, supporting use cases across logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and defense.Sateliot’s expansion comes at a time when Europe is increasingly prioritizing space-based infrastructure to reduce reliance on non-European providers and strengthen strategic autonomy. As satellite connectivity becomes a critical layer of global digital infrastructure, companies like Sateliot are emerging as key players in the race to build next-generation communication networks.With this Series C round, Sateliot is positioning itself at the forefront of the rapidly evolving spacetech ecosystem, aiming to establish a scalable and interoperable 5G satellite network that bridges terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications worldwide.

India’s venture debt ecosystem crossed $1.3 billion in deployments in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of non-dilutive capital as startups increasingly diversify their funding strategies amid a shifting investment landscape.Despite a slowdown in overall deal activity, venture debt continued to gain traction as a preferred financing route, reflecting a broader shift in how startups structure capital. The rise of venture debt signals a move away from equity-heavy funding models toward more balanced and capital-efficient approaches.The fintech sector emerged as the largest contributor, accounting for nearly $600 million—around 46% of total venture debt deployment—underscoring its continued dominance within India’s startup ecosystem. Consumer-focused startups followed, while sectors such as cleantech, energy, and agritech also saw increasing participation, indicating diversification across industries.The data also highlights a structural evolution in India’s private debt market, where venture debt has grown from a niche instrument to a mainstream funding tool. Over the past few years, its share in overall startup financing has increased significantly, with founders increasingly using debt to extend runway, manage working capital, and avoid equity dilution.At the same time, growth credit is emerging as a complementary layer of financing, targeting more mature startups with larger capital requirements. In 2025, growth credit deployments reached approximately $1.68 billion, reflecting the development of a more sophisticated and layered funding ecosystem.This evolution points toward a maturing startup ecosystem in India, where structured capital stacks-combining equity, venture debt, and growth credit-are becoming increasingly common. As market conditions remain dynamic, venture debt is expected to play a critical role in enabling sustainable and capital-efficient growth for startups across sectors.