New this week · Week 41, 2026

New startups, week 41, 2026

5–11 October 2026

66 startups raised a first round we recorded between 5–11 October 2026, in 23 countries. 58 reported an amount, $2.6B between them; the biggest was Manus / Butterfly Effect with $500M. Most were in AI, Fintech and Aerospace & Space.

66first-time raisers
23countries
$2.6Braised, 58 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

33 startups · $1.6B raised

  1. MBManus / Butterfly EffectSingapore$500M
  2. SSignSplitUnited States$400M
  3. ValonValon is a New York-based fintech company founded in 2019, specializing in mortgage servicing through its innovative platform, ValonOS.United States$150M
  4. TTeddyHoldings.AIUnited States$60M
  5. GAGallatin AIUnited States$50M
  6. SabiSABI is a software company that offers business consultancy, smart home integration, and web application development services.United States$50M
  7. URUltra Robotics Corp.United States$50M
  8. TATVS Automobile SolutionsTVS Automobile Solutions is a provider of car repair services in India.India$45M

Fintech

4 startups · $244M raised

  1. GTGlobal Trust Networks (GTN)Japan$225M
  2. IPIDiPiD (International Payments Identity) is a fintech startup based in Singapore, founded in 2021.Singapore$16M
  3. ZZomintIndia$3.7M
  4. FFronteColombia-

Aerospace & Space

3 startups · $14M raised

  1. BRBeyond Reach LabsUnited States$10M
  2. Golbriak SpaceGolbriak Space is an aerospace company.Estonia$4.5M
  3. MAMilan AircraftSwitzerland-

Agtech

3 startups · $44M raised

  1. EAEast Africa FoodsTanzania$40M
  2. FGFinches GmbHGermany$2.2M
  3. MMycaIndia$1.3M

Cleantech

3 startups · $2.8M raised

  1. SSSensorX Solutions AGSwitzerland$1.8M
  2. ViridiViridiCO2, also known as Viridi, is a deeptech company that originated from a PhD project at the School of Chemistry at the UniverUnited States$1.0M
  3. RERystad EnergyNorway-

Healthtech

2 startups · $7.2M raised

  1. OOutroOutro is a rating app.United States$7.0M
  2. AHAlo HakeemSyria$165K

Automotive & EVs

2 startups · $16M raised

  1. AutobiaAutobia is a Saudi-based B2B marketplace founded in 2021, focused on enhancing after-sale automotive businesses.Saudi Arabia$12M
  2. NeoFleet CapitalFinancing and empowering taxi fleets in emerging markets to make car ownership more inclusive for driversCyprus$4.0M

Entertainment

2 startups · $36M raised

  1. Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.United States$35M
  2. VIVatar Inc.United States$500K

Construction

2 startups · $35M raised

  1. VatesVates is a consultancy that specializes in analysis, research products, and risk management.France$34M
  2. PSProject SuppliersSaudi Arabia$1.0M

Other sectors

12 startups · $622M raised

  1. Oxideoxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material.United States$445M
  2. RRougeTxNetherlands$58M
  3. DailyObjectsDailyObjects is an Indian lifestyle accessories brand founded in 2012 by Pankaj Garg and Saurav Adlakha, based in Gurugram, India.India$35M
  4. Pro ShopPro Shop, Inc.United States$24M
  5. Buntar AerospaceBuntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and ReUkraine$16M
  6. LRLivSyn RoboticsChina$15M
  7. LumioLUMIO makes investing in solar projects across Mexico simple and accesible for everyone.India$12M
  8. EWEvery WiLLJapan$8.2M

All 66 startups

  1. MBManus / Butterfly EffectAIAISingapore$500MGrowth · 8 Oct
  2. Oxideoxide is a unique venture companies that provide a key material state-of-the-art light technology as "single crystal material.Other sectorsUnited States$445MSeries D · 9 Oct
  3. SSignSplitAIAIUnited States$400MSeed · 5 Oct
  4. GTGlobal Trust Networks (GTN)FintechFintechJapan$225MGrowth · 6 Oct
  5. ValonValon is a New York-based fintech company founded in 2019, specializing in mortgage servicing through its innovative platform, ValonOS.AIUnited States$150MSeries D · 5 Oct
  6. TTeddyHoldings.AIAIAIUnited States$60MSeed · 7 Oct
  7. RRougeTxOther sectorsOther sectorsNetherlands$58MSeries A · 6 Oct
  8. GAGallatin AIAIAIUnited States$50MSeries A · 9 Oct
  9. SabiSABI is a software company that offers business consultancy, smart home integration, and web application development services.AIUnited States$50MSeed · 10 Oct
  10. URUltra Robotics Corp.AIAIUnited States$50MSeries A · 9 Oct
  11. TATVS Automobile SolutionsTVS Automobile Solutions is a provider of car repair services in India.AIIndia$45MSeries D · 5 Oct
  12. NamespaceNamespace is a developer infrastructure company that enhances CI pipelines and developer workflows with high-performance build andAIUnited States$42MSeries B · 7 Oct
  13. EAEast Africa FoodsAgtechAgtechTanzania$40MSeries B · 9 Oct
  14. DailyObjectsDailyObjects is an Indian lifestyle accessories brand founded in 2012 by Pankaj Garg and Saurav Adlakha, based in Gurugram, India.Other sectorsIndia$35MSeries C · 8 Oct
  15. Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.EntertainmentUnited States$35MSeries B · 7 Oct
  16. VatesVates is a consultancy that specializes in analysis, research products, and risk management.ConstructionFrance$34MGrowth · 9 Oct
  17. CClockwork.ioAIAI-$31MSeries B · 5 Oct
  18. VitalizeVitalize offers mental health services for adults, adolescents, couples, and families.AIUnited States$31MSeries A · 8 Oct
  19. KKONSTAIAITaiwan$30MSeries B · 9 Oct
  20. Pro ShopPro Shop, Inc.Other sectorsUnited States$24MSeries B · 5 Oct
  21. OneByZeroOnebyZero is a consulting firm that provides artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and analytic solutions for various businesses.AISingapore$20MSeries A · 5 Oct
  22. Buntar AerospaceBuntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and ReOther sectorsUkraine$16MSeries A · 5 Oct
  23. IPIDiPiD (International Payments Identity) is a fintech startup based in Singapore, founded in 2021.FintechSingapore$16MSeries A · 5 Oct
  24. PMPreference ModelAIAI-$16MSeed · 11 Oct
  25. PandektesPandektes is an AI-powered legal technology platform based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2022 by Casper Laursen and Søren Brokær.AIDenmark$15MSeries A · 5 Oct
  26. LRLivSyn RoboticsOther sectorsOther sectorsChina$15MSeries A · 8 Oct
  27. AutobiaAutobia is a Saudi-based B2B marketplace founded in 2021, focused on enhancing after-sale automotive businesses.Automotive & EVsSaudi Arabia$12MSeries A · 11 Oct
  28. LumioLUMIO makes investing in solar projects across Mexico simple and accesible for everyone.Other sectorsIndia$12MSeries A · 8 Oct
  29. BRBeyond Reach LabsAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceUnited States$10MSeed · 6 Oct
  30. NNetsecNETSEC is a professional services firm dealing exclusively in the areas of Security Architecture and Engineering.AIFrance$10MSeries A · 5 Oct
  31. DDeepslateAIAIGermany$8.6MSeed · 7 Oct
  32. EWEvery WiLLOther sectorsOther sectorsJapan$8.2MSeed · 7 Oct
  33. KKlarentAIAISwitzerland$8.0MSeed · 9 Oct
  34. OOutroOutro is a rating app.HealthtechUnited States$7.0MSeed · 8 Oct
  35. BEBlaze EnergyOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$6.5MSeed · 6 Oct
  36. Comparables.aiComparables.ai is a fintech startup based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2021.AIFinland$6.0MSeed · 6 Oct
  37. VersoRevolutionizing Transaction Management VERSO improves operational performance and decision making by allowing all of your stakeholAIFrance$6.0MSeed · 8 Oct
  38. BessoTransforming trade compliance with AI-powered simplicity, making global value chains more inclusive and sustainableAISwitzerland$4.8MSeed · 9 Oct
  39. PeppermintPeppermint provides thong, cheeky, bikini, and boy shorts products for men through online.AIUnited States$4.7MSeed · 8 Oct
  40. FAFleuret AIAIAIFrance$4.5MPre-seed · 5 Oct
  41. Golbriak SpaceGolbriak Space is an aerospace company.Aerospace & SpaceEstonia$4.5MSeed · 8 Oct
  42. NeoFleet CapitalFinancing and empowering taxi fleets in emerging markets to make car ownership more inclusive for driversAutomotive & EVsCyprus$4.0MPre-seed · 8 Oct
  43. ZZomintFintechFintechIndia$3.7MSeed · 7 Oct
  44. TPThe PhageAIAIJapan$3.6MSeries A · 9 Oct
  45. TThrixelAIAIUnited States$3.0MSeed · 8 Oct
  46. NBNeela BiotechAIAIUnited Kingdom$2.8MPre-seed · 8 Oct
  47. KCKHOY CompanyOther sectorsOther sectorsFinland$2.3MGrowth · 6 Oct
  48. OOmicsBankAIAI-$2.3MSeed · 5 Oct
  49. FGFinches GmbHAgtechAgtechGermany$2.2MPre-seed · 8 Oct
  50. SSSensorX Solutions AGCleantechCleantechSwitzerland$1.8MSeed · 5 Oct
  51. AAAutentic AIAIAISpain$1.7MPre-seed · 9 Oct
  52. MMycaAgtechAgtechIndia$1.3MPre-seed · 7 Oct
  53. PSProject SuppliersConstructionConstructionSaudi Arabia$1.0MPre-seed · 5 Oct
  54. ViridiViridiCO2, also known as Viridi, is a deeptech company that originated from a PhD project at the School of Chemistry at the UniverCleantechUnited States$1.0MPre-seed · 7 Oct
  55. CCurvetAIAIAIIndia$622KPre-seed · 6 Oct
  56. NNessuNessu is a food delivery app that seamlessly connects supermarkets to households and parents to help reduce food wastage scenarios.Other sectorsJapan$569KSeries A · 6 Oct
  57. VIVatar Inc.EntertainmentEntertainmentUnited States$500KPre-seed · 9 Oct
  58. AHAlo HakeemHealthtechHealthtechSyria$165KPre-seed · 11 Oct
  59. CCK SolutionCCK Solution is an accounting industry that utilizes accounting-focused artificial intelligence technologies.AISouth KoreaUndisclosedGrowth · 8 Oct
  60. FFronteFintechFintechColombiaUndisclosedPre-seed · 8 Oct
  61. LWLapmaster WoltersOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited StatesUndisclosedGrowth · 10 Oct
  62. MAMilan AircraftAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceSwitzerlandUndisclosedSeed · 6 Oct
  63. NIMONice Mobile is a touch panel manufacturing company.AIChinaUndisclosedPre-seed · 8 Oct
  64. PPONGBOTAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeries B · 11 Oct
  65. RERystad EnergyCleantechCleantechNorwayUndisclosedGrowth · 5 Oct
  66. VVisorwayAIAISwitzerlandUndisclosedPre-seed · 8 Oct

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