China's EVAS Intelligence raises nearly RMB 2B for RISC-V AI chips
EVAS Intelligence raised nearly RMB 2 billion (about $280M), announced Sept 18, 2026, at a post-money valuation near RMB 15 billion from 20+ investors including SMIC Capital and Hu…
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All →ARENA opens $30M Launchpad grants for early-stage clean energy startups
On 16 September 2026 the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) launched Launchpad, a $30 million program split into two $15M streams. The startup stream offers initial grants…
Impulse Space adds $308M Series D extension, round now totals $808M
Impulse Space announced a $308 million Series D extension on Sept 16, 2026, bringing the round to $808 million at a $5.6 billion valuation, with Lux Capital, DFJ Growth and Valor E…
Japan's CADDi raises ~$121M Series D for manufacturing procurement AI
Tokyo-based CADDi announced a Series D of about 17.7 billion yen (roughly $121M) on September 15, 2026, with backers including Salesforce Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Wo…
China orders big firms to pay SME suppliers in cash within 60 days
A circular from the General Office of the State Council (reported Sept 15, 2026) sets 10 measures to end delayed payments to SMEs: industry leaders are urged to pay suppliers in ca…
Scotland's iGii raises £22.7M for 3D carbon nanomaterial sensors and batteries
Stirling-based iGii announced £22.7M in total funding around September 15, 2026, split between £11.7M equity and £11M public support, from the Scottish National Investment Bank, Ar…
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