New this week · Week 45, 2026

New startups, week 45, 2026

2–8 November 2026

80 startups raised a first round we recorded between 2–8 November 2026, in 23 countries. 67 reported an amount, $1.2B between them; the biggest was aSand.ai with $200M. Most were in AI, Biotech and Fintech.

80first-time raisers
23countries
$1.2Braised, 67 with an amount
AIbusiest sector

Segment by segment

AI

44 startups · $928M raised

  1. AaSand.aiChina$200M
  2. SSand.aiSand AI is an AI company that focuses on producing videos.China$200M
  3. Laza MedicalLaza Medical is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing cardiac procedures through advanced imaging solutions.United States$160M
  4. GenRobot AIGenrobot.AI is a China-based company specializing in embodied intelligence data solutions.China$100M
  5. LLumarilUnited States$66M
  6. NInPhase, Inc.United States$30M
  7. UURoboticsSouth Korea$30M
  8. NNumicaUnited States$21M

Biotech

4 startups · $56M raised

  1. ABAnaheim BioNetherlands$45M
  2. LTLionBio TherapeuticsUnited States$6.0M
  3. VitroscopeVitroscope is a Norwegian life sciences startup founded in 2019, focusing on cloud-native microenvironment control systems for advNorway$5.0M
  4. ETEmvena TherapeuticsUnited States-

Fintech

4 startups · $16M raised

  1. LO:TECHLO:TECH is a London-based digital asset trading firm and capital markets company founded in 2023.United Kingdom$12M
  2. LSLombard SystemsUnited Arab Emirates$4.0M
  3. UUnitoqLatvia$173K
  4. PPay2oJapan-

Automotive & EVs

3 startups · $45M raised

  1. CCorridianUnited States$38M
  2. AAformicUnited States$7.0M
  3. NyleNyle is a web consulting company specialized in providing web solutions for internet media businesses.Japan-

Agtech

3 startups · $22M raised

  1. altMaltM is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech B2B company founded in 2022, specializing in scalable bio-chemicals and biomaterials.India$10M
  2. LTLoamy Technologies Inc.United States$6.0M
  3. VVeredaVereda is a school created with the purpose of expanding access to quality education in their country.Brazil$5.5M

Cleantech

3 startups · $42M raised

  1. IRIn Risk LabsIndia$27M
  2. RRadianXUnited States$9.0M
  3. NoakNoak enhances communication and information sharing in healthcare.Belgium$5.6M

Foodtech

2 startups · $7.5M raised

  1. SBSunshine BunsUnited States$7.0M
  2. UFUnify FoodworksIndia$528K

Aerospace & Space

2 startups · $41M raised

  1. VÆRIDIONVÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021.Germany$34M
  2. TumbleweedTumbleweed is an activity based travel platform in Egypt that that connects the user to fellow explorers and adventurers.Austria$7.7M

Other sectors

15 startups · $62M raised

  1. Primordial LabsPrimordial Labs is a technology startup founded in 2021 by Lee Ritholtz and Adrian Pope, based in New Haven, Connecticut.United States$18M
  2. QCQuint ComputingGermany$10M
  3. GDGallium DefenseFrance$8.0M
  4. AArmatrixIndia$7.1M
  5. TITDS InnovationSouth Korea$4.8M
  6. CCRSHMARKETUnited States$3.5M
  7. CCyberKordItaly$3.0M
  8. SShinkaIreland$2.1M

All 80 startups

  1. AaSand.aiAIAIChina$200MSeries A · 6 Nov
  2. SSand.aiSand AI is an AI company that focuses on producing videos.AIChina$200MSeries A · 5 Nov
  3. Laza MedicalLaza Medical is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing cardiac procedures through advanced imaging solutions.AIUnited States$160MSeries B · 4 Nov
  4. GenRobot AIGenrobot.AI is a China-based company specializing in embodied intelligence data solutions.AIChina$100MSeries A · 2 Nov
  5. LLumarilAIAIUnited States$66MSeries A · 2 Nov
  6. ABAnaheim BioBiotechBiotechNetherlands$45MSeries A · 5 Nov
  7. CCorridianAutomotive & EVsAutomotive & EVsUnited States$38MSeed · 4 Nov
  8. VÆRIDIONVÆRIDION is an aircraft manufacturer based in Munich, founded in 2021.Aerospace & SpaceGermany$34MSeries A · 5 Nov
  9. NInPhase, Inc.AIAIUnited States$30MSeries D · 2 Nov
  10. UURoboticsAIAISouth Korea$30MSeries A · 6 Nov
  11. IRIn Risk LabsCleantechCleantechIndia$27MSeries A · 7 Nov
  12. NNumicaAIAIUnited States$21MGrowth · 5 Nov
  13. Primordial LabsPrimordial Labs is a technology startup founded in 2021 by Lee Ritholtz and Adrian Pope, based in New Haven, Connecticut.Other sectorsUnited States$18MSeries A · 5 Nov
  14. firmlyFirmly is an agentic commerce platform based in Sammamish, Washington, founded in 2019.AIUnited States$15MSeries A · 5 Nov
  15. LO:TECHLO:TECH is a London-based digital asset trading firm and capital markets company founded in 2023.FintechUnited Kingdom$12MSeries A · 2 Nov
  16. SSYNCEREAIAIUnited States$11MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  17. altMaltM is a Bengaluru-based deep-tech B2B company founded in 2022, specializing in scalable bio-chemicals and biomaterials.AgtechIndia$10MSeries A · 5 Nov
  18. QCQuint ComputingOther sectorsOther sectorsGermany$10MSeries A · 5 Nov
  19. PPhysiclAIAIFrance$10MSeed · 6 Nov
  20. RRadianXCleantechCleantechUnited States$9.0MSeed · 5 Nov
  21. PIPhaze Inc.AIAIUnited States$8.8MSeed · 4 Nov
  22. e2eE2E designs and produces industrialized construction systems based on panels with a wooden structure.AIUnited States$8.0MSeed · 3 Nov
  23. GDGallium DefenseOther sectorsOther sectorsFrance$8.0MSeed · 2 Nov
  24. TumbleweedTumbleweed is an activity based travel platform in Egypt that that connects the user to fellow explorers and adventurers.Aerospace & SpaceAustria$7.7MSeed · 3 Nov
  25. AArmatrixOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$7.1MSeed · 3 Nov
  26. SBSunshine BunsFoodtechFoodtechUnited States$7.0MSeries A · 3 Nov
  27. AAformicAutomotive & EVsAutomotive & EVsUnited States$7.0MSeed · 4 Nov
  28. NNyquisAIAIUnited States$6.3MSeed · 5 Nov
  29. AAArchiboost AIAIAIUnited States$6.2MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  30. GGranitAIAIFrance$6.0MSeed · 5 Nov
  31. LTLionBio TherapeuticsBiotechBiotechUnited States$6.0MPre-seed · 7 Nov
  32. LTLoamy Technologies Inc.AgtechAgtechUnited States$6.0MSeed · 2 Nov
  33. SiggySiggy is an AI-powered recommendation engine that presents relevant products to shoppers on e-commerce websites.AIUnited States$6.0MPre-seed · 5 Nov
  34. NoakNoak enhances communication and information sharing in healthcare.CleantechBelgium$5.6MSeed · 3 Nov
  35. VVeredaVereda is a school created with the purpose of expanding access to quality education in their country.AgtechBrazil$5.5MSeed · 3 Nov
  36. SAShackleton AIAIAIUnited States$5.0MSeed · 4 Nov
  37. VitroscopeVitroscope is a Norwegian life sciences startup founded in 2019, focusing on cloud-native microenvironment control systems for advBiotechNorway$5.0MSeed · 3 Nov
  38. TITDS InnovationOther sectorsOther sectorsSouth Korea$4.8MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  39. AAQQIAIAIFrance$4.5MSeed · 3 Nov
  40. LSLombard SystemsFintechFintechUnited Arab Emirates$4.0MSeed · 5 Nov
  41. MCMarble CognitionAIAIGermany$3.8MPre-seed · 2 Nov
  42. CCRSHMARKETOther sectorsOther sectorsUnited States$3.5MSeed · 2 Nov
  43. MMindmaxAIAIUnited Kingdom$3.3MSeed · 5 Nov
  44. RRoleoAIAIEstonia$3.3MSeed · 2 Nov
  45. PSPixel SystemsAIAISweden$3.1MSeed · 2 Nov
  46. CCyberKordOther sectorsOther sectorsItaly$3.0MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  47. MamoonMamoon specializes in customizing and configuring salesforce products for business development.AIOman$3.0MSeed · 4 Nov
  48. mamunMamun, officially known as Mamun Crowd Financing, is an innovative fintech startup based in Muscat, Oman.AIOman$3.0MSeed · 4 Nov
  49. VAVenomics AIAIAIIndia$2.7MPre-seed · 5 Nov
  50. CCareLumiAIAIUnited States$2.5MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  51. SShinkaOther sectorsOther sectorsIreland$2.1MSeed · 5 Nov
  52. Crediflow AIAutomating Banks & Non-Bank lenders' Corporate credit operations with our GenAI native platform.AIUnited Kingdom$2.0MSeed · 4 Nov
  53. OAOnSport AIAIAIUnited States$2.0MPre-seed · 6 Nov
  54. JJuritasOther sectorsOther sectorsSweden$1.6MPre-seed · 4 Nov
  55. NANums AIAIAISouth Korea$1.5MPre-seed · 4 Nov
  56. FFooziFoozi is an app that helps users exchange experiences, search for content, and achieve sales success faster in their kitchen.AIBrazil$1.0MPre-seed · 6 Nov
  57. AmplicityAmplicity helps industrial sites unlock value from the battery assets they already own.Other sectorsSingapore$1.0MSeed · 8 Nov
  58. SSolgramOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$1.0MPre-seed · 3 Nov
  59. SortraceSortrace is a Stockholm-based software company founded in 2025, specializing in AI-powered waste monitoring for municipalities andAISweden$800KSeed · 2 Nov
  60. WegofairWegofair is an AI-based online counterfeit goods monitoring platform for detecting and solving counterfeit goods.AISouth Korea$760KPre-seed · 3 Nov
  61. HBHyeglo BeautyOther sectorsOther sectorsIndia$738KSeed · 2 Nov
  62. UFUnify FoodworksFoodtechFoodtechIndia$528KSeed · 3 Nov
  63. Dispatch NetworkDispatch Network is a last-mile logistics and mobility company based in Pune, Maharashtra, India.AIIndia$527KPre-seed · 2 Nov
  64. IIndrusAIAIAustralia$525KPre-seed · 5 Nov
  65. NNayaraAIAIUnited Kingdom$522KPre-seed · 5 Nov
  66. BBrowsAbleAIAIUnited Kingdom$201KPre-seed · 2 Nov
  67. UUnitoqFintechFintechLatvia$173KPre-seed · 3 Nov
  68. AAavaisor AGOther sectorsOther sectorsSwitzerlandUndisclosedPre-seed · 3 Nov
  69. CaccaoNetwork search consoleAIBrazilUndisclosedPre-seed · 7 Nov
  70. ETEmvena TherapeuticsBiotechBiotechUnited StatesUndisclosedSeed · 7 Nov
  71. LOLazzaro OneOther sectorsOther sectorsGermanyUndisclosedPre-seed · 4 Nov
  72. LuccaLucca is a prominent French software company that specializes in SaaS solutions aimed at automating and optimizing Human ResourcesAIBrazilUndisclosedSeed · 5 Nov
  73. NyleNyle is a web consulting company specialized in providing web solutions for internet media businesses.Automotive & EVsJapanUndisclosedSeries C · 5 Nov
  74. PPay2oFintechFintechJapanUndisclosedSeed · 5 Nov
  75. PSPotential SciencesAIAIUnited KingdomUndisclosedSeed · 5 Nov
  76. SimulacraSimulacra is a holding company in three distinct markets: adult entertainment, AI-driven robotics, and medical simulation.AIJapanUndisclosedPre-seed · 5 Nov
  77. Soter InsureSoter Insure is a Bermuda-licensed insurance carrier established in 2024, specializing in coverage for the digital asset and Web3 ecosystem.Other sectorsUnited Arab EmiratesUndisclosedSeries B · 5 Nov
  78. TTeamezAIAISouth KoreaUndisclosedSeed · 3 Nov
  79. ThermitCreazy is a SaaS that automates promotional design for e-commerce sellers using AI.AISouth KoreaUndisclosedSeed · 4 Nov
  80. WWigofairAIAISouth KoreaUndisclosedPre-seed · 3 Nov

Every week

Week 45, 202680 new startups2–8 November 2026AI · Biotech · FintechWeek 44, 2026112 new startups26 October – 1 November 2026AI · Fintech · HealthtechWeek 43, 2026127 new startups19–25 October 2026AI · Fintech · HealthtechWeek 42, 202692 new startups12–18 October 2026AI · Fintech · BiotechWeek 41, 202666 new startups5–11 October 2026AI · Fintech · Aerospace & SpaceWeek 40, 202633 new startups28 September – 4 October 2026AI · Cleantech · Aerospace & SpaceWeek 39, 202637 new startups21–27 September 2026AI · Edtech · CleantechWeek 38, 202648 new startups14–20 September 2026AI · Cleantech · BiotechWeek 37, 202638 new startups7–13 September 2026AI · Biotech · ConstructionWeek 36, 202628 new startups31 August – 6 September 2026AI · Fintech · BiotechWeek 35, 202629 new startups24–30 August 2026AI · Biotech · CleantechWeek 34, 202623 new startups17–23 August 2026AI · Cleantech · AgtechWeek 33, 202611 new startups10–16 August 2026AIWeek 32, 202627 new startups3–9 August 2026AI · HealthtechWeek 31, 202619 new startups27 July – 2 August 2026AI · Aerospace & SpaceWeek 30, 202620 new startups20–26 July 2026AI · FintechWeek 29, 202619 new startups13–19 July 2026AI · Aerospace & SpaceWeek 28, 202620 new startups6–12 July 2026AIWeek 27, 202623 new startups29 June – 5 July 2026AI · Cleantech · HealthtechWeek 26, 202615 new startups22–28 June 2026AI · Biotech · FintechWeek 25, 202622 new startups15–21 June 2026AI · Biotech · FintechWeek 24, 202620 new startups8–14 June 2026AI · Cleantech · BiotechWeek 23, 202631 new startups1–7 June 2026AI · Fintech · Cleantech

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