New this week · Week 43, 2026

New startups, week 43, 2026

19–25 October 2026

127 startups raised a first round we recorded between 19–25 October 2026, in 33 countries. 114 reported an amount, $2.9B between them; the biggest was Platform Accounting Group with $355M. Most were in AI, Fintech and Healthtech.

127first-time raisers
33countries
$2.9Braised, 114 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

67 startups · $1.5B raised

  1. ASIAir Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial United States$325M
  2. AIArda Industries Inc.United States$232M
  3. WSWarp SciencesUnited States$215M
  4. EREka Robotics Inc.United States$150M
  5. DLDream LabsUnited States$90M
  6. FFormicUnited States$50M
  7. BabaBaba is a healthcare advocacy company dedicated to helping older adults, caregivers, and patients navigate complex medical and insUnited States$40M
  8. WLWatchtower LabsUnited States$35M

Fintech

7 startups · $512M raised

  1. Platform Accounting GroupPlatform Accounting Group specializes in accounting, mergers, acquisitions, tax advisory, and business consulting services.United States$355M
  2. Salmon GroupCredit, savings and daily banking in one app, made in the Philippines.Philippines$140M
  3. BenfordBenford is a modern, licensed audit firm that provides technology-driven statutory audit services using its custom software, AuditOS.Norway$5.7M
  4. NGNecta GroupSouth Korea$5.0M
  5. VVrtxSaudi Arabia$3.6M
  6. GhanemGhanem is a Saudi proptech company that simplifies real estate investment through fractional ownership and usufruct rights.Saudi Arabia$1.5M
  7. CCapQuestUnited Arab Emirates$1.0M

Healthtech

5 startups · $56M raised

  1. EHEven HealthcareIndia$50M
  2. Eudaemon TechnologiesEudaemon Tech creates next generation medical devices and applications of material sciences with focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health.Australia$4.5M
  3. VVitallsUnited Arab Emirates$1.5M
  4. AAmbikiUnited States-
  5. SSEGNOSJapan-

Biotech

5 startups · $227M raised

  1. WWarhoundUnited States$200M
  2. TTriorSouth Korea$25M
  3. ABArk Bio SolutionsBrazil$2.0M
  4. CPConstellate ProteomicsNetherlands$169K
  5. BBiomeeSouth Korea-

Manufacturing

4 startups · $178M raised

  1. FFAIRINOChina$150M
  2. DDapticUnited States$15M
  3. PPreScalarUnited States$7.0M
  4. SSSonexos SASwitzerland$6.1M

Aerospace & Space

4 startups · $4.6M raised

  1. ZIZero Industries, PBCUnited States$3.0M
  2. WWarpWareUnited States$1.2M
  3. SSSpectraGaze SystemsIndia$390K
  4. RSRaiden SpaceTürkiye-

Construction

3 startups · $10M raised

  1. WWasabiCardSingapore$10M
  2. CSCross SectorJapan-
  3. DADiLT AnalyticsAustria-

Foodtech

3 startups · $67M raised

  1. WildeStreaming Platform for WomenUnited States$40M
  2. Dan-O's SeasoningDan-O’s Seasoning is one of the growing seasoning companies in America that has a retail offering in over 18,000 stores.United States$25M
  3. STSwaay TechnologiesIreland$2.2M

Agtech

3 startups · $24M raised

  1. EPElectric Plant-$11M
  2. KodamaKodama is a designer and manufacturer of the next evolution of furniture design.United States$7.0M
  3. OOranaDenmark$6.0M

Logistics

2 startups · - raised

  1. DashFuelDashFuel is a petroleum distribution platform founded in 2022 and based in Weston, Connecticut.United States-
  2. FFurtiloIndia-

Cleantech

2 startups · $20M raised

  1. Navitas SolarNavitas Solar is a solar panel manufacturing company that provides renewable energy source solutions.India$20M
  2. HhansethermGermany-

Entertainment

2 startups · $18M raised

  1. IDInternational Dance League (IDL)United States$15M
  2. VVatarNigeria$2.5M

E-commerce

2 startups · $13M raised

  1. The Pant ProjectThe Pant Project customizes pants with fabrics and offers a 4-way stretch technology for comfort.India$11M
  2. SSalameArgentina$1.5M

Other sectors

18 startups · $218M raised

  1. OMOro MobilityUnited States$80M
  2. PTPSV TechDenmark$63M
  3. HHephaestusUnited Kingdom$17M
  4. PBPOV BeautyUnited States$15M
  5. Mika GamesMika Games operates as a mobile gaming company.Cyprus$10M
  6. RobozeRoboze is an Italian company founded in 2014, specializing in industrial additive manufacturing.Italy$10M
  7. CHCambridge Heavy IndustriesUnited States$6.2M
  8. STStellios TechnologiesUnited States$5.0M

All 127 startups

  1. Platform Accounting GroupPlatform Accounting Group specializes in accounting, mergers, acquisitions, tax advisory, and business consulting services.FintechUnited States$355MGrowth · 20 Oct
  2. ASIAir Space Intelligence (ASI) is a software company that develops AI-powered systems for mission-critical operations in commercial AIUnited States$325MSeries C · 20 Oct
  3. AIArda Industries Inc.AIAIUnited States$232MSeries A · 20 Oct
  4. WSWarp SciencesAIAIUnited States$215MSeries A · 23 Oct
  5. WWarhoundBiotechBiotechUnited States$200MSeed · 24 Oct
  6. EREka Robotics Inc.AIAIUnited States$150MSeries A · 20 Oct
  7. FFAIRINOManufacturingManufacturingChina$150MSeries D · 19 Oct
  8. Salmon GroupCredit, savings and daily banking in one app, made in the Philippines.FintechPhilippines$140MGrowth · 19 Oct
  9. DLDream LabsAIAIUnited States$90MSeed · 19 Oct
  10. OMOro MobilityOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$80MGrowth · 20 Oct
  11. PTPSV TechOther sectorsOther sectorsDenmark$63MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  12. EHEven HealthcareHealthtechHealthtechIndia$50MSeries B · 19 Oct
  13. FFormicAIAIUnited States$50MSeries B · 23 Oct
  14. BabaBaba is a healthcare advocacy company dedicated to helping older adults, caregivers, and patients navigate complex medical and insAIUnited States$40MSeries A · 20 Oct
  15. WildeStreaming Platform for WomenFoodtechUnited States$40MGrowth · 24 Oct
  16. WLWatchtower LabsAIAIUnited States$35MSeed · 21 Oct
  17. Beyond VisionBeyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform.AIPortugal$31MSeries A · 23 Oct
  18. EIEnact IntelligenceAIAISwitzerland$30MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  19. MMaxinsightsAIAIUnited States$30MSeed · 22 Oct
  20. SISlingshot InsuranceAIAIUnited States$27MSeed · 22 Oct
  21. Dan-O's SeasoningDan-O’s Seasoning is one of the growing seasoning companies in America that has a retail offering in over 18,000 stores.FoodtechUnited States$25MGrowth · 21 Oct
  22. NirvaNirva is a San Francisco-based company that creates AI jewelry and wearable devices designed to be context-aware companions.AIUnited States$25MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  23. TTriorBiotechBiotechSouth Korea$25MSeries C · 23 Oct
  24. AuxoAIAuxoAI advocates for empowering enterprises with augmented human abilities through AI.AIUnited States$21MSeries A · 21 Oct
  25. FTFirefly Technology Inc.AIAIUnited States$20MSeries A · 20 Oct
  26. Navitas SolarNavitas Solar is a solar panel manufacturing company that provides renewable energy source solutions.CleantechIndia$20MGrowth · 22 Oct
  27. SASunlight AIAIAIUnited States$17MSeed · 19 Oct
  28. HHephaestusOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$17MSeries A · 21 Oct
  29. DDapticManufacturingManufacturingUnited States$15MSeries A · 20 Oct
  30. IDInternational Dance League (IDL)EntertainmentEntertainmentUnited States$15MSeries A · 21 Oct
  31. PBPOV BeautyOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$15MSeries A · 19 Oct
  32. YYITAAIAIChina$15MSeed · 20 Oct
  33. The Pant ProjectThe Pant Project customizes pants with fabrics and offers a 4-way stretch technology for comfort.E-commerceIndia$11MSeries B · 19 Oct
  34. PBPhoton BridgeAIAINetherlands$11MSeries A · 21 Oct
  35. EPElectric PlantAgtechAgtech-$11MSeed · 22 Oct
  36. RReadilyAIAIUnited States$11MSeries A · 20 Oct
  37. DDatalineAIAI-$11MSeed · 22 Oct
  38. Mika GamesMika Games operates as a mobile gaming company.Other sectorsCyprus$10MSeed · 21 Oct
  39. RobozeRoboze is an Italian company founded in 2014, specializing in industrial additive manufacturing.Other sectorsItaly$10MSeries A · 24 Oct
  40. USUltra SecurityAIAIUnited States$10MSeed · 22 Oct
  41. WWasabiCardConstructionConstructionSingapore$10MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  42. YGOYGO GmbH, based in Potsdam and Berlin, specializes in AI infrastructure tailored for the tourism industry.AIGermany$9.0MSeries A · 21 Oct
  43. XRlabsXRlabs is a London-based medical technology company founded by neurosurgeon Dr.AIUnited Kingdom$8.4MSeed · 19 Oct
  44. KodamaKodama is a designer and manufacturer of the next evolution of furniture design.AgtechUnited States$7.0MSeed · 19 Oct
  45. PPreScalarManufacturingManufacturingUnited States$7.0MSeed · 22 Oct
  46. NNationAAIAISouth Korea$6.5MSeries A · 22 Oct
  47. CHCambridge Heavy IndustriesOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$6.2MSeed · 23 Oct
  48. SSSonexos SAManufacturingManufacturingSwitzerland$6.1MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  49. OOranaAgtechAgtechDenmark$6.0MGrowth · 23 Oct
  50. BenfordBenford is a modern, licensed audit firm that provides technology-driven statutory audit services using its custom software, AuditOS.FintechNorway$5.7MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  51. ALAsymptote LabsAIAIUnited States$5.5MSeed · 21 Oct
  52. BABOB AI HoldingsAIAIUnited States$5.5MSeed · 23 Oct
  53. MARCMARC is an AI-powered proptech startup based in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2023.AIUnited States$5.0MSeed · 22 Oct
  54. NGNecta GroupFintechFintechSouth Korea$5.0MSeed · 24 Oct
  55. STStellios TechnologiesOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$5.0MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  56. Eudaemon TechnologiesEudaemon Tech creates next generation medical devices and applications of material sciences with focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health.HealthtechAustralia$4.5MSeed · 20 Oct
  57. PTPythag TechAIAIUnited States$4.3MSeed · 23 Oct
  58. HHunar.AIAIAIIndia$4.2MSeries A · 19 Oct
  59. AAAssembler AIAIAICanada$4.0MSeed · 22 Oct
  60. JJoobaAIAIUnited States$4.0MSeed · 20 Oct
  61. VVrtxFintechFintechSaudi Arabia$3.6MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  62. TruAgentsTruAgents is the AI-native customer engagement platform enabling companies to deploy AI agents that email, text, and talk to customers.AIUnited States$3.4MSeed · 21 Oct
  63. VVesslaAIAISweden$3.3MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  64. LumilabLUMILAB is a technological and entrepreneurial innovation hub.AIDenmark$3.3MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  65. PPlintoAIAIDenmark$3.3MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  66. CQCoherence QuantumOther sectorsOther sectorsFinland$3.1MSeed · 20 Oct
  67. DBDelegance BrokerageAIAIUnited States$3.1MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  68. Genie HealthGenie Health specializes in providibng web and app-based physical therapy.AISingapore$3.0MSeed · 22 Oct
  69. Nabta HealthNabta Health is a Dubai-based hybrid healthcare startup focused on improving women's health in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.AIUnited Arab Emirates$3.0MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  70. QQuestorAIAIAIUnited States$3.0MSeed · 21 Oct
  71. RReduckAIAIFrance$3.0MPre-seed · 22 Oct
  72. SSyncrowinAIAIAustralia$3.0MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  73. VAVectorial AI Inc.AIAIUnited States$3.0MSeed · 20 Oct
  74. ZIZero Industries, PBCAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceUnited States$3.0MPre-seed · 22 Oct
  75. CCygridAIAIGermany$3.0MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  76. CCoComplyOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$2.5MSeed · 19 Oct
  77. THThe Happy CamperAIAIUnited States$2.5MSeed · 21 Oct
  78. VVatarEntertainmentEntertainmentNigeria$2.5MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  79. WWeflayrAIAIFrance$2.5MPre-seed · 22 Oct
  80. TTraceWeaveAIAISouth Korea$2.3MSeed · 21 Oct
  81. STSwaay TechnologiesFoodtechFoodtechIreland$2.2MSeed · 23 Oct
  82. RRhymeQOther sectorsOther sectorsGermany$2.2MPre-seed · 23 Oct
  83. RRulenAIAIItaly$2.0MSeed · 21 Oct
  84. ABArk Bio SolutionsBiotechBiotechBrazil$2.0MSeed · 22 Oct
  85. MarrowWe bring brands to life with big ideas, unflinching creative, and people who give a damn.AIUnited Kingdom$2.0MPre-seed · 22 Oct
  86. PPataBidAIAICanada$2.0MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  87. VHVinyl HealthAIAIUnited States$2.0MSeed · 20 Oct
  88. GanigaGaniga Innovation S.R.L.AIItaly$1.7MSeed · 20 Oct
  89. GhanemGhanem is a Saudi proptech company that simplifies real estate investment through fractional ownership and usufruct rights.FintechSaudi Arabia$1.5MPre-seed · 24 Oct
  90. SSalameE-commerceE-commerceArgentina$1.5MSeed · 21 Oct
  91. VVitallsHealthtechHealthtechUnited Arab Emirates$1.5MSeed · 21 Oct
  92. SSupaHumanAIAINew Zealand$1.5MSeries A · 19 Oct
  93. CAChaos AIAIAIUnited Kingdom$1.4MPre-seed · 21 Oct
  94. CACHAOS AppOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited Kingdom$1.3MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  95. WWarpWareAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceUnited States$1.2MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  96. HHuppaOther sectorsOther sectorsNetherlands$1.1MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  97. QuminexQuminex is a Canadian mineral exploration technology startup located in Sherbrooke, Quebec.AICanada$1.1MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  98. SSo/FacetOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$1.1MSeed · 21 Oct
  99. CCapQuestFintechFintechUnited Arab Emirates$1.0MPre-seed · 20 Oct
  100. MineMindMineMind is a developer of innovative projects by combining advance IT technologies.AIBrazil$1.0MSeed · 23 Oct
  101. PAPopcorn AI StudioAIAIUnited Arab Emirates$1.0MPre-seed · 19 Oct
  102. Emerald LabsA Custom Software Development Company, specialized in developing MVP for high-growth startups based in the USA.AIUnited Kingdom$934KSeed · 20 Oct
  103. JenzJenz is a social network company that specializes in employee engagement, communication, and feedback to increase company productivity.AINorway$607KPre-seed · 21 Oct
  104. TTheQAAIAIKuwait$550KPre-seed · 19 Oct
  105. AAArosa AIAIAIUnited States$500KSeed · 19 Oct
  106. DADatabuddy AnalyticsAIAIUnited States$500KSeed · 20 Oct
  107. HHeyVoliAIAIIndia$500KPre-seed · 22 Oct
  108. CIConstrik IntelligenceAIAISpain$393KPre-seed · 21 Oct
  109. SSSpectraGaze SystemsAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceIndia$390KSeed · 24 Oct
  110. SSunniesAIAIJapan$317KSeed · 21 Oct
  111. IINVEOther sectorsOther sectorsSaudi Arabia$300KPre-seed · 24 Oct
  112. AEAqar ExitOther sectorsOther sectorsEgypt$200KSeed · 19 Oct
  113. CPConstellate ProteomicsBiotechBiotechNetherlands$169KPre-seed · 21 Oct
  114. RaiserraiseR is an integrated HR software created to transform both HR and employee work routines for small to medium-sized companies.AIUnited Kingdom$35KPre-seed · 20 Oct
  115. AAmbikiHealthtechHealthtechUnited StatesUndisclosedGrowth · 23 Oct
  116. AAnyBridgeAIAISouth KoreaUndisclosedSeed · 22 Oct
  117. BBiomeeBiotechBiotechSouth KoreaUndisclosedSeries B · 25 Oct
  118. CSCross SectorConstructionConstructionJapanUndisclosedSeries A · 22 Oct
  119. DashFuelDashFuel is a petroleum distribution platform founded in 2022 and based in Weston, Connecticut.LogisticsUnited StatesUndisclosedGrowth · 21 Oct
  120. DADiLT AnalyticsConstructionConstructionAustriaUndisclosedSeed · 21 Oct
  121. FFurtiloLogisticsLogisticsIndiaUndisclosedSeed · 21 Oct
  122. HhansethermCleantechCleantechGermanyUndisclosedSeed · 22 Oct
  123. HTHuixi TechnologyAIAIChinaUndisclosedSeries B · 22 Oct
  124. JIJingji IntelligentOther sectorsOther sectorsChinaUndisclosedSeed · 20 Oct
  125. NNethiveOther sectorsOther sectorsItalyUndisclosedGrowth · 21 Oct
  126. RSRaiden SpaceAerospace & SpaceAerospace & SpaceTürkiyeUndisclosedPre-seed · 24 Oct
  127. SSEGNOSHealthtechHealthtechJapanUndisclosedPre-seed · 22 Oct

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