New this week · Week 40, 2026

New startups, week 40, 2026

28 September – 4 October 2026

33 startups raised a first round we recorded between 28 September – 4 October 2026, in 14 countries. 31 reported an amount, $440M between them; the biggest was Biossil with $153M. Most were in AI, Cleantech and Aerospace & Space.

33first-time raisers
14countries
$440Mraised, 31 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

AI

13

Cleantech

3

Aerospace & Space

2

Foodtech

2

Defence Tech

2

Other sectors

11

Segment by segment

AI

13 startups · $207M raised

  1. BiossilBiossil is an AI-native biopharma company located in Toronto, Canada.Canada$153M
  2. IPerceptIPercept Technology AB is a B2B industrial software and services company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2019.Sweden$17M
  3. BVBAG VenturesUnited States$11M
  4. Elio MortgageElio Mortgage LLC is an AI-native mortgage brokerage startup designed to blend human relationships with automated backend support.United States$5.1M
  5. TRTangent RoboticsUnited States$4.5M
  6. OccamOccams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experienceUnited Kingdom$4.3M
  7. snagSnag is an on-demand mobile convenience store that delivers snacks, essentials, and student supplies to college students within 10United States$4.0M
  8. DOD SolutionDoD Solution is a defense technology company located in Lviv, Ukraine.Estonia$2.1M

Cleantech

3 startups · $18M raised

  1. RReclinkerUnited Kingdom$13M
  2. DSDaedal SystemsCanada$4.0M
  3. RR2CreteAustralia$750K

Aerospace & Space

2 startups · $15M raised

  1. ZAZenithon AIUnited Kingdom$10M
  2. Charter SpaceCharter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.United States$5.0M

Foodtech

2 startups · $25M raised

  1. ZPZevia PBCUnited States$20M
  2. FOOD FOUNDERS StudioFOOD FOUNDERS Studio is a Zurich-based venture studio established in 2025.Switzerland$4.5M

Defence Tech

2 startups · $6.0M raised

  1. OSOne Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP)Canada$6.0M
  2. OSCPOne Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP) is a semiconductor company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2016.Canada-

Other sectors

11 startups · $170M raised

  1. Maven RoboticsMaven Robotics is a Silicon Valley company founded in 2024, specializing in the development of general-purpose AI robots for indusUnited States$100M
  2. MMMission MobileSouth Africa$30M
  3. SBSkopos BioAustralia$12M
  4. Balwaan KrishiBalwaan Krishi, officially registered as Modish Tractoraurkisan Pvt.India$10M
  5. ABAmbrey BakerUnited Kingdom$6.6M
  6. 52North52North is a med-tech company based in Cambridge, founded in 2018, that focuses on oncology healthcare solutions.United Kingdom$4.3M
  7. 11clubBulgaria$2.5M
  8. EEDTIndia$2.4M

All 33 startups

  1. BiossilBiossil is an AI-native biopharma company located in Toronto, Canada.AICanada$153MSeries B · 28 Sept
  2. Maven RoboticsMaven Robotics is a Silicon Valley company founded in 2024, specializing in the development of general-purpose AI robots for indusOther sectorsUnited States$100MSeries A · 28 Sept
  3. MMMission MobileOther sectorsOther sectorsSouth Africa$30MGrowth · 2 Oct
  4. ZPZevia PBCFoodtechFoodtechUnited States$20MGrowth · 3 Oct
  5. IPerceptIPercept Technology AB is a B2B industrial software and services company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2019.AISweden$17MSeries A · 29 Sept
  6. RReclinkerCleantechCleantechUnited Kingdom$13MSeries A · 1 Oct
  7. SBSkopos BioOther sectorsOther sectorsAustralia$12MSeed · 2 Oct
  8. BVBAG VenturesAIAIUnited States$11MSeed · 30 Sept
  9. Balwaan KrishiBalwaan Krishi, officially registered as Modish Tractoraurkisan Pvt.Other sectorsIndia$10MSeries B · 28 Sept
  10. ZAZenithon AIAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceUnited Kingdom$10MSeed · 30 Sept
  11. ABAmbrey BakerOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$6.6MGrowth · 1 Oct
  12. OSOne Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP)Defence TechDefence TechCanada$6.0MSeries A · 2 Oct
  13. Elio MortgageElio Mortgage LLC is an AI-native mortgage brokerage startup designed to blend human relationships with automated backend support.AIUnited States$5.1MPre-seed · 1 Oct
  14. Charter SpaceCharter Space is a privately held space technology and fintech company founded in 2021, based in El Segundo, California.Aerospace & SpaceUnited States$5.0MSeed · 1 Oct
  15. FOOD FOUNDERS StudioFOOD FOUNDERS Studio is a Zurich-based venture studio established in 2025.FoodtechSwitzerland$4.5MSeed · 30 Sept
  16. TRTangent RoboticsAIAIUnited States$4.5MPre-seed · 1 Oct
  17. OccamOccams’ Razor platform ensures optimal customer experienceAIUnited Kingdom$4.3MSeed · 30 Sept
  18. 52North52North is a med-tech company based in Cambridge, founded in 2018, that focuses on oncology healthcare solutions.Other sectorsUnited Kingdom$4.3MSeed · 30 Sept
  19. DSDaedal SystemsCleantechCleantechCanada$4.0MSeed · 29 Sept
  20. snagSnag is an on-demand mobile convenience store that delivers snacks, essentials, and student supplies to college students within 10AIUnited States$4.0MSeed · 2 Oct
  21. 11clubOther sectorsOther sectorsBulgaria$2.5MSeed · 1 Oct
  22. EEDTOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$2.4MPre-seed · 30 Sept
  23. DOD SolutionDoD Solution is a defense technology company located in Lviv, Ukraine.AIEstonia$2.1MPre-seed · 30 Sept
  24. UINUIN is a technology platform that specializes in gamification, rewards management, and analytics for digital goods.AIArgentina$2.0MSeed · 2 Oct
  25. AAventixAIAISweden$1.4MPre-seed · 30 Sept
  26. AAligatorAIAIQatar$1.2MSeed · 30 Sept
  27. CKCombiné KidsOther sectorsOther sectorsFrance$1.1MSeed · 29 Sept
  28. RR2CreteCleantechCleantechAustralia$750KPre-seed · 1 Oct
  29. Bbilt.meAIAIEstonia$700KPre-seed · 28 Sept
  30. Reply NextAI Online Reputation SAAS to automate customer reviews in Google Maps, Google Play and App Store.AISpain$455KPre-seed · 2 Oct
  31. National Mechanical ServicesNational Mechanical Services is a mechanical and plumbing services platform acquiring businesses to build essential services organization.Other sectorsUnited States$250KSeries A · 28 Sept
  32. FIFreyya Inc.Other sectorsOther sectorsUnited StatesUndisclosedPre-seed · 29 Sept
  33. OSCPOne Silicon Chip Photonics (OSCP) is a semiconductor company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2016.Defence TechCanadaUndisclosedSeries A · 1 Oct

Every week

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