New this week · Week 42, 2026

New startups, week 42, 2026

12–18 October 2026

92 startups raised a first round we recorded between 12–18 October 2026, in 25 countries. 75 reported an amount, $3.1B between them; the biggest was SWI Group with $894M. Most were in AI, Fintech and Biotech.

92first-time raisers
25countries
$3.1Braised, 75 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

47 startups · $2.8B raised

  1. SGSWI GroupSingapore$894M
  2. MLModal Labs Inc.United States$750M
  3. Infinigence AIInfinigence AI is an enterprise AI cloud platform that focuses on the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads.China$344M
  4. Mujin, Inc.Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.Japan$224M
  5. MIMoss IntelligenceChina$149M
  6. MCMueon Corp.United States$65M
  7. NCNorth Cloud Holdings Inc.United States$60M
  8. WiremindWiremind is a start-up dedicated to the field of Revenue Management & Pricing decision tools for the transportation & tourism sector.France$39M

Fintech

7 startups · $38M raised

  1. ArchaArcha is a fintech company that provides business credit card solutions.Australia$11M
  2. FissionFission is a software development company located in Vancouver, Canada.United States$10M
  3. Salary HeroSalary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.Thailand$7.6M
  4. MattersMatters provides shared infrastructure for independent creators on decentralized web-$5.0M
  5. QippayQippay is a fintech company based in New Zealand that specializes in open banking payments and infrastructure.New Zealand$2.8M
  6. FFrugaUnited Kingdom$1.3M
  7. Reactive MarketsCutting edge institutional trading network for FX and Digital markets.United Kingdom-

Biotech

5 startups · $117M raised

  1. KKaigeneUnited States$55M
  2. ATAltay Therapeutics, Inc.United States$37M
  3. UBUndecimal Bio-$18M
  4. SBSilvia BioUnited Kingdom$4.0M
  5. MMetabolizeUnited States$3.2M

Manufacturing

4 startups · $7.7M raised

  1. NTNuSynth TechnologiesIndia$3.8M
  2. MMedcotecUnited Kingdom$3.2M
  3. 1F120ft Factory ABSweden$644K
  4. IInfiMakerChina-

Aerospace & Space

4 startups · $8.2M raised

  1. KP LabsKP Labs develops software and robotic technology for aviation and space companies.Poland$4.9M
  2. OSOXG SpaceIndia$1.8M
  3. CCosmochuteIndia$1.5M
  4. Jeevy FabricationJeevy Fabrication is an industrial fabrication company based in Texas, focusing on the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.United States-

Healthtech

4 startups · $92M raised

  1. YHYazen HealthSweden$56M
  2. STSava TechnologiesUnited Kingdom$36M
  3. SBSharp BiomedicalUnited States-
  4. VVitonnixUnited Kingdom-

Agtech

3 startups · $14M raised

  1. CarbonFarmCarbonFarm is a climate-tech and agri-tech startup founded in 2022 and based in Nanterre, France.France$7.8M
  2. MMolagriCanada$5.8M
  3. PickTracePickTrace is a software company that specializes in workforce and harvest management solutions for large-scale and enterprise farms.United States-

Defence Tech

2 startups · $11M raised

  1. ASAustin Sensing CompanyUnited States$11M
  2. DSDropForce SystemsAustria-

Consumer Goods

2 startups · $26M raised

  1. EBEZ BombsUnited States$25M
  2. FRESH 32FRESH 32® is an oral care brand based in Slovenia that emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its products.Slovenia$1.4M

Other sectors

14 startups · $34M raised

  1. Battery SmartBattery Smart is India's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network, operating around 1,400 to 1,500 stations across 3India$10M
  2. RGRound Group LimitedUnited Kingdom$5.3M
  3. ZZariaUnited States$5.2M
  4. IEIPX ExchangeUnited States$4.0M
  5. CXCollective X HealthUnited States$3.2M
  6. PParkMundoNetherlands$2.6M
  7. BBanaraswalaIndia$2.0M
  8. RRuitSpain$985K

All 92 startups

  1. SGSWI GroupAIAISingapore$894MGrowth · 12 Oct
  2. MLModal Labs Inc.AIAIUnited States$750MSeries D · 14 Oct
  3. Infinigence AIInfinigence AI is an enterprise AI cloud platform that focuses on the full lifecycle of machine learning and generative AI workloads.AIChina$344MSeries C · 12 Oct
  4. Mujin, Inc.Mujin develops automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity.AIJapan$224MSeries D · 12 Oct
  5. MIMoss IntelligenceAIAIChina$149MPre-seed · 14 Oct
  6. MCMueon Corp.AIAIUnited States$65MSeries A · 15 Oct
  7. NCNorth Cloud Holdings Inc.AIAIUnited States$60MSeries B · 15 Oct
  8. YHYazen HealthHealthtechHealthtechSweden$56MGrowth · 13 Oct
  9. KKaigeneBiotechBiotechUnited States$55MSeries B · 14 Oct
  10. WiremindWiremind is a start-up dedicated to the field of Revenue Management & Pricing decision tools for the transportation & tourism sector.AIFrance$39MGrowth · 12 Oct
  11. ATAltay Therapeutics, Inc.BiotechBiotechUnited States$37MSeries A · 14 Oct
  12. STSava TechnologiesHealthtechHealthtechUnited Kingdom$36MSeries B · 12 Oct
  13. ScubaScuba.com is a leading online and retail destination for diving gear and snorkeling equipment, established in 1990.AIUnited States$34MSeed · 13 Oct
  14. MLMistlabs Ltd.AIAIUnited States$26MPre-seed · 12 Oct
  15. EBEZ BombsConsumer GoodsConsumer GoodsUnited States$25MSeries A · 15 Oct
  16. SunboundSunbound is a senior living revenue operating system designed to automate and manage financial workflows for assisted living and sAIUnited States$24MSeries A · 15 Oct
  17. UBUndecimal BioBiotechBiotech-$18MSeed · 12 Oct
  18. GTGewu TongzhiAIAIChina$15MPre-seed · 18 Oct
  19. UGUbitium GmbHAIAIGermany$14MSeed · 13 Oct
  20. ArchaArcha is a fintech company that provides business credit card solutions.FintechAustralia$11MSeries A · 13 Oct
  21. ASAustin Sensing CompanyDefence TechDefence TechUnited States$11MSeed · 15 Oct
  22. SGSpill GamesAIAIIndia$11MSeries A · 14 Oct
  23. Battery SmartBattery Smart is India's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network, operating around 1,400 to 1,500 stations across 3Other sectorsIndia$10MSeries C · 17 Oct
  24. FissionFission is a software development company located in Vancouver, Canada.FintechUnited States$10MSeries A · 15 Oct
  25. FIForgepoint Inc.AIAIUnited States$9.8MSeed · 14 Oct
  26. OthelloOthello is a VC-backed AI sales enablement platform that provides real-time coaching to sales representatives during live calls.AIUnited States$8.0MSeed · 14 Oct
  27. OHOtter HealthAIAIUnited States$8.0MSeed · 16 Oct
  28. CarbonFarmCarbonFarm is a climate-tech and agri-tech startup founded in 2022 and based in Nanterre, France.AgtechFrance$7.8MSeries A · 13 Oct
  29. Salary HeroSalary Hero is a financial health platform based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2021.FintechThailand$7.6MSeries A · 15 Oct
  30. Swamp ClubSwamp Club, officially known as Elder Swamp Club, Inc., is a software development company based in San Francisco, CA.AIUnited States$7.0MSeed · 14 Oct
  31. PLParallel LoopAIAIUnited States$6.6MSeed · 14 Oct
  32. SSolveraAIAINorway$6.3MPre-seed · 15 Oct
  33. MMolagriAgtechAgtechCanada$5.8MSeed · 14 Oct
  34. AmbioAmbio is a Finnish company based in Helsinki that focuses on transforming the marketplace for recycled plastics.AIFinland$5.7MSeed · 14 Oct
  35. RGRound Group LimitedOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$5.3MGrowth · 14 Oct
  36. MMMatter MachineAIAIUnited Kingdom$5.3MPre-seed · 12 Oct
  37. ZZariaOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$5.2MSeed · 14 Oct
  38. MMarkloAIAIUnited States$5.0MSeed · 14 Oct
  39. MattersMatters provides shared infrastructure for independent creators on decentralized webFintech-$5.0MPre-seed · 15 Oct
  40. SAShamrock AIAIAIIndia$5.0MSeed · 15 Oct
  41. KP LabsKP Labs develops software and robotic technology for aviation and space companies.Aerospace & SpacePoland$4.9MGrowth · 14 Oct
  42. LLeelaAIAIUnited States$4.6MSeed · 12 Oct
  43. IEIPX ExchangeOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$4.0MSeed · 15 Oct
  44. SBSilvia BioBiotechBiotechUnited Kingdom$4.0MSeed · 15 Oct
  45. NTNuSynth TechnologiesManufacturingManufacturingIndia$3.8MSeed · 13 Oct
  46. TTechNovaTimeAIAIUnited States$3.4MPre-seed · 15 Oct
  47. VoicePatrolVoicePatrol is a software company based in Menlo Park, founded in 2024.AIRomania$3.4MSeed · 12 Oct
  48. EElevatryAIAIGermany$3.4MPre-seed · 15 Oct
  49. reebuildreebuild provides online material procurement and logistics services for construction companies.AIAustria$3.4MSeed · 13 Oct
  50. MMedcotecManufacturingManufacturingUnited Kingdom$3.2MSeed · 16 Oct
  51. CXCollective X HealthOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$3.2MPre-seed · 13 Oct
  52. MMetabolizeBiotechBiotechUnited States$3.2MSeed · 15 Oct
  53. ACAZOO Co., Ltd.AIAIJapan$3.1MSeries A · 14 Oct
  54. IntellivisaIntellivisa is an AI visa processing engine and SaaS platform that automates the entire visa application and document management process.AIUnited States$3.0MPre-seed · 14 Oct
  55. QippayQippay is a fintech company based in New Zealand that specializes in open banking payments and infrastructure.FintechNew Zealand$2.8MGrowth · 12 Oct
  56. PParkMundoOther sectorsOther sectorsNetherlands$2.6MSeed · 13 Oct
  57. AAeriumAIAICanada$2.5MSeed · 16 Oct
  58. SSmallClaimsAIAIDenmark$2.2MSeed · 13 Oct
  59. BBanaraswalaOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$2.0MSeed · 17 Oct
  60. MMiraclyAIAI-$2.0MPre-seed · 14 Oct
  61. OSOXG SpaceAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceIndia$1.8MSeed · 17 Oct
  62. CCosmochuteAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceIndia$1.5MPre-seed · 15 Oct
  63. FRESH 32FRESH 32® is an oral care brand based in Slovenia that emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its products.Consumer GoodsSlovenia$1.4MSeed · 16 Oct
  64. FFrugaFintechFintechUnited Kingdom$1.3MSeed · 15 Oct
  65. FRFLÆ RoboticsAIAICzechia$1.1MSeed · 13 Oct
  66. OObseroAIAIUnited Kingdom$1.1MSeed · 13 Oct
  67. GasLabGasLab specializes in unique and advanced gas sensor technologies for many industries including aerospace, industrial, scientific AINetherlands$1.0MPre-seed · 16 Oct
  68. RRuitOther sectorsOther sectorsSpain$985KPre-seed · 14 Oct
  69. 1F120ft Factory ABManufacturingManufacturingSweden$644KSeed · 15 Oct
  70. DLDoris LabsAIAIUnited Kingdom$600KPre-seed · 12 Oct
  71. ACACIMUS Co., Ltd.AIAIJapan$410KSeed · 14 Oct
  72. AAdGraamAIAIIndia$316KSeed · 15 Oct
  73. WwudhomesOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$263KPre-seed · 17 Oct
  74. KSKitchen SecretOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$120KSeed · 17 Oct
  75. IImersaAIAIBrazil$50KPre-seed · 16 Oct
  76. DSDropForce SystemsDefence TechDefence TechAustriaUndisclosedSeed · 13 Oct
  77. IInfiMakerManufacturingManufacturingChinaUndisclosedPre-seed · 15 Oct
  78. Jeevy FabricationJeevy Fabrication is an industrial fabrication company based in Texas, focusing on the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.Aerospace & SpaceUnited StatesUndisclosedSeries A · 14 Oct
  79. LLitchibotAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeed · 15 Oct
  80. MMixRoomAIAISouth KoreaUndisclosedSeed · 15 Oct
  81. NLNabu LithographyOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited StatesUndisclosedSeed · 14 Oct
  82. ODOla DimensionsOther sectorsOther sectorsChinaUndisclosedSeed · 12 Oct
  83. PickTracePickTrace is a software company that specializes in workforce and harvest management solutions for large-scale and enterprise farms.AgtechUnited StatesUndisclosedGrowth · 13 Oct
  84. Reactive MarketsCutting edge institutional trading network for FX and Digital markets.FintechUnited KingdomUndisclosedSeries A · 16 Oct
  85. RTRuoyu TechnologyRuoyu Technology aims to build a robot brain using self-developed technology.AIChinaUndisclosedPre-seed · 15 Oct
  86. SSciVisualAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeed · 15 Oct
  87. SBSharp BiomedicalHealthtechHealthtechUnited StatesUndisclosedPre-seed · 13 Oct
  88. SSUNMMIOAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeries A · 14 Oct
  89. ULUniform LabsOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited StatesUndisclosedSeed · 15 Oct
  90. VWVestGen Wealth PartnersOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited StatesUndisclosedGrowth · 16 Oct
  91. VVitonnixHealthtechHealthtechUnited KingdomUndisclosedSeed · 17 Oct
  92. WAWinverse AIAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeed · 12 Oct

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