Keywords: Venture capital


Startups Can Win Customers Without Going Viral, Experts Say

For early-stage companies, attracting customers is rarely as simple as building a product and waiting for online attention to follow. While viral campaigns can generate rapid visibility, startup leaders are increasingly emphasising a more fundamental question: how can businesses turn initial interest......

Nirva Raises $33 Million to Launch an AI Pendant Designed Around Personal Privacy

A new generation of wearable technology is emerging beyond smartwatches and connected glasses, with startups exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence into everyday accessories. Nirva is entering this market with a pendant designed to focus on its owner's voice rather than record every......

Morocco Mobilizes More Than $70 Million in Private Capital for Startups, World Bank Says

Morocco has made significant progress in developing its startup financing ecosystem, attracting more than $70 million in private capital through venture capital funds, according to the World Bank. The institution says the country’s experience demonstrates how well-designed public policies can encourage......

Russia climbs to 58th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index

Russia has moved up two places to 58th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, according to the latest assessment by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as global investment in research and development continues to expand and artificial intelligence increasingly shapes innovation activity. The......

Innov Invest receives top World Bank rating after backing more than 500 startups

Morocco’s Innov Invest fund has received the highest rating under the World Bank’s evaluation framework, highlighting the results achieved in supporting the country’s emerging startup ecosystem. Implemented by Tamwilcom on behalf of Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance,......

Artificial Intelligence: Christine Lagarde Urges Europe Not to Miss Its Second Digital Revolution

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, warns against the risk of Europe repeating the mistakes made during the first digital revolution with artificial intelligence. For her, the challenge is no longer just to develop cutting-edge technologies, but to enable European companies......

Eliyan reaches $1 billion valuation after $145 million funding to tackle AI chip data bottlenecks

Silicon Valley startup Eliyan has raised $145 million in new venture capital funding, achieving a valuation of $1 billion as investors continue to back technologies designed to improve artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Santa Clara, California-based company develops high-speed connectivity......

DeepSeek reportedly pauses second funding round as investors await further developments

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reportedly informed potential investors that it is putting its second fundraising round on hold, according to a report by Bloomberg News citing people familiar with the matter. The company’s decision to suspend the planned investment process......

Morocco strengthens startup funding performance in first half of 2026

Morocco's startup ecosystem gained momentum during the first half of 2026, posting stronger fundraising results and climbing the African rankings for venture capital activity. New figures released by Africa The Big Deal indicate that the Kingdom attracted more investment than during the same period......