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Profiles of innovative startups and the latest in venture capital and funding.

Robotic arms and advanced machinery in a modern factory, symbolizing industrial productivity and decarbonization efforts funded by Kompas VC.
Startups

Kompas VC raises €160M for industrial productivity and decarbonization startups

At a time when many venture capital firms are scaling back, Kompas VC has defied the trend by closing its second fund at €160 million.

Diego Navarro· Apr 30· 5 min read
Story Group's 5 Essential Steps for Building a C-Suite Crisis Communication Plan
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Story Group's 5 Essential Steps for Building a C-Suite Crisis Communication Plan

Arjun Mehta · May 14
Why the 2026 Fractional CFO Trend Makes Strategic Business Advisors an Essential Partner
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Why the 2026 Fractional CFO Trend Makes Strategic Business Advisors an Essential Partner

Arjun Mehta · May 13
Indian government launching a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0, symbolizing a new era of indirect state-backed venture capital for startups.

India Government Launches ₹10,000 Crore Fund of Funds 2.0

Diego Navarro · Apr 25
A futuristic cityscape illustrating concentrated AI venture capital, with dominant, brightly lit corporate towers overshadowing smaller, dimmer startup buildings, symbolizing funding disparity.

Record AI Venture Capital Funding Concentrates Among Few Top Startups

Diego Navarro · Apr 4
A futuristic robotic arm, representing Wearable Robotics' rehabilitation technology, gently supports a patient's limb in a modern clinic, symbolizing the recent €5 million Series A funding round and advancements in medical robotics.

Italian Startup Wearable Robotics Secures €5M Series A Funding

Italian startup Wearable Robotics has secured a significant €5 million Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its advanced rehabilitation technology.

Diego Navarro· Apr 4· 6 min
A symbolic image showing a digital bridge connecting Japanese corporate buildings with a bustling African startup ecosystem, representing a $147M investment.

Japanese Giants Back Novastar Ventures' $147M Fund for African Startups

Novastar Ventures has secured $147 million for its third Africa-focused fund, backed by major Japanese corporations including Mitsubishi and Toyota Ventures. This significant investment will fuel impact-driven and climate-focused startups across the continent.

Diego Navarro· Mar 31· 6 min