Deep Tech

8 articles

A futuristic African cityscape with diverse people interacting with advanced technology, representing the continent's digital growth and innovation.
Future Trends

Africa's Digital Growth Blueprint: A Model for Global Innovation

BioNTech's $440 million acquisition of InstaDeep in 2023 confirmed Africa's deep tech ecosystem as a globally recognized player.

Helena Strauss·June 22, 2026
Futuristic European cityscape with AI data streams, representing Merantix Capital's new AI fund for startups.
Startups

Merantix Capital closes new AI fund for European startups

Merantix Capital has closed its largest investment fund to date, a €103 million war chest dedicated exclusively to early-stage AI-native startups across Europe, according to Tech Eu and EU-Startups .

Omar Haddad·June 8, 2026
Futuristic cityscape merging Tokyo's modern architecture with Southeast Asian greenery, symbolizing deep tech startup collaboration and growth.
Startups

Southeast Asian deep tech startups target Japan for growth

Southeast Asia's deep tech startups are increasingly pivoting to Japan, not just for capital, but for market access unavailable at home.

Diego Navarro·May 4, 2026
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·April 30, 2026
Indian flag merging with a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing national tech growth, with entrepreneurs collaborating around a holographic financial display.
Startups

India Issues Guidelines for Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

India's government has just unleashed a ₹10,000 crore fund for startups, but with a twist: deep-tech ventures can now secure up to 40% of their fund's corpus, capped at ₹500 crore, over an 18-year ten

Diego Navarro·April 26, 2026
Indian entrepreneurs collaborating in a futuristic setting, symbolizing the launch of the Startup India Fund 2.0 for deep tech and manufacturing.
Startups

DPIIT Issues Guidelines for Startup India Fund 2.0 Deep Tech

India has operationalized a Rs 10,000 crore fund for deep tech and manufacturing, simultaneously doubling the startup benefit period to 20 years for these critical companies.

Diego Navarro·April 26, 2026
Indian government launches a significant Rs 10,000 crore fund to boost deep tech and manufacturing startups, fostering innovation and self-reliance.
Startups

Indian government launches Rs 10,000 crore fund for deep tech startups

The Indian government has just committed Rs 10,000 crore to a new fund, specifically targeting deeptech and manufacturing startups, marking a significant state-backed push into critical innovation sec

Diego Navarro·April 14, 2026
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.
Startups

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·April 4, 2026