Agnikul Cosmos achieves a significant milestone in the Indian spacetech ecosystem with the successful launch of the Agnibaan Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator. Saudi Arabia's ambitious vision for space exploration propels the Kingdom to become a formidable player in the global arena. Plus, exciting developments in the startup ecosystem in Bangladesh and 100X.VC's investments in 17 early-stage startups. Sources: https://startupnews.fyi/2024/06/02/agnikul-ceo-on-challenges-learnings-the-future-of-the-startup/ https://arab.news/vesjw https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/stocks/startups-go-public-soon-bsec-modernising-ipo-rules-866086 https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/100xvc-invests-27-million-in-17-early-stage-startups/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Agnikul CEO On Challenges, Learnings & The Future Of The Startup (00:03:01) Saudi startups take lead in MENA funding space (00:06:10) Startups to go public soon as BSEC modernising IPO rules (00:09:07) 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 early-stage startups

Zoho invests in 2 Indian manufacturing startups to create jobs in rural areas. NewsReach launches 'Crafting Bharat - A Startup Guide: Podcast Series,' powered by AWS Startups. Plus, top funding highlights of the week for startups and 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 early-stage startups. Sources: https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/zoho-invests-in-2-indian-manufacturing-startups-to-create-jobs-in-rural-areas-1/ https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/newsreach-launches-crafting-bharat-a-startup-guide-podcast-series-powered-by-aws-startups/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/top-funding-highlights-startups-of-the-week-may-24-31/474956 https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/100xvc-invests-27-million-in-17-early-stage-startups/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) Zoho invests in 2 Indian manufacturing startups to create jobs in rural areas (00:03:39) NewsReach Launches 'Crafting Bharat - A Startup Guide: Podcast Series,' Powered by AWS Startups (00:07:04) Top Funding Highlights: Startups of the Week [May 24–31] (00:09:31) 100X.VC invests $2.7 million in 17 early-stage startups

InSilicoTrials is awarded AI Startup of the Year at Startup Grind Global 2024. Agnikul Cosmos achieves a milestone with the launch of India's first private rocket. Plus, Indonesian startups turn to IPOs as VC funding dries up. Also, OneScreen.ai revolutionizes startup ads on billboards and beyond. Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/insilicotrials-wins-ai-startup-of-the-year-award-at-startup-grind-global-2024-302159977.html https://www.news18.com/explainers/with-agnikul-cosmos-getting-its-mission-sorted-how-space-startups-are-scripting-success-stories-8911228.html https://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/31/indonesian-startups-thirsty-for-capital-look-to-ipos-as-vc-funding-dries-up/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/30/onescreen-ai-brings-startup-ads-to-billboards-and-nycs-subway/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) InSilicoTrials Wins AI Startup of the Year Award at Startup Grind Global 2024 (00:03:53) With Agnikul Cosmos Getting Its Mission ‘SOrTeD’, How Space Startups Are Scripting Success Stories (00:07:37) Indonesian startups thirsty for capital look to IPOs as VC funding dries up (00:10:55) OneScreen.ai brings startup ads to billboards and NYC’s subway

Microsoft is set to host the largest virtual event for African startups, inspiring and supporting entrepreneurs with AI-powered tech solutions. Danish startup NUTRUMAMI revolutionizes the plant-based food industry with their innovative approach to plant proteins. Indian startups raise $3.1 billion in VC funding, while Aussie telehealth startup Updoc secures $13 million funding for international expansion. Sources: https://www.electronicsmedia.info/2024/05/30/microsoft-is-set-to-host-the-african-startups-ai-fest-the-largest-microsoft-africa-virtual-event-on-the-continent/ https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/copenhagen-based-nutrumami-secures-e450k-pre-seed-to-unlock-full-potential-of-plant-proteins/ https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/indian-startups-raise-3-1-billion-in-venture-capital-in-four-months-even-as-funding-winter-continues-in-the-west/articleshow/110551138.cms https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/anz/aussie-telehealth-startup-updoc-gets-13m-funding-bailador Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:48) Microsoft is set to host the African Startups AI Fest – the largest Microsoft Africa virtual event on the continent (00:03:59) Copenhagen-based NUTRUMAMI secures €450k pre-seed to unlock full potential of plant proteins (00:07:14) Indian startups raise $3.1 Billion in VC funding in four months even as funding winter continues in the West (00:10:25) Aussie telehealth startup Updoc gets $13M funding from Bailador

The inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards highlight the country's thriving startup ecosystem. Berlin-based startup Faircado secures €3 million in funding for its AI-powered second-hand shopping platform. Safaricom unveils nine startups for the Spark Accelerator Program, and Swedish startup Eneryield receives funding for its AI-based grid maintenance solution. Sources: https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/29/inaugural-ethiopian-startup-awards-to-take-place-next-week/ https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-faircado-closes-e3-million-to-accelerate-ai-powered-second-hand-shopping/ https://cioafrica.co/safaricom-unveils-nine-startups-chosen-for-the-spark-accelerator-program/ https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/swedish-startups-grid-solution-tech-secures-abb-led-funding-round/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Inaugural Ethiopian Startup Awards to take place next week (00:03:33) Berlin-based Faircado closes €3 million to accelerate AI-powered second-hand shopping (00:06:15) Safaricom Unveils 9 Startups For The Spark Accelerator Program (00:09:21) Swedish startup's grid maintenance solution secures ABB funding

Delft-based Q*Bird raises €2.5 million to accelerate growth of its quantum security tech. Berlin-based Cloover secures €105 million for its operating system to connect people to renewable energy. Plus, sleep diagnosis AI startup HoneyNaps bags $12M Series B funding. Also, startups are driving job growth for freshers, according to Foundit Insights Tracker. Sources: https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/delft-based-qbird-raises-e2-5-million-to-accelerate-growth-of-its-quantum-security-tech/ https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/berlin-based-cloover-secures-e105-million-for-its-operating-system-to-connect-people-to-renewable-energy/ https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/asia/sleep-diagnosis-ai-startup-honeynaps-bags-12m-series-b-funding https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/fresher/startups-are-driving-job-growth-for-freshers-foundit-insights-tracker/articleshow/110489693.cms Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) Delft-based Q*Bird raises €2.5 million to accelerate growth of its quantum security tech (00:03:08) Berlin-based Cloover secures €105 million for its operating system to connect people to renewable energy (00:07:18) Sleep diagnosis AI startup HoneyNaps bags $12M Series B funding (00:09:31) Startups are driving job growth for freshers: Foundit Insights Tracker

Iberdrola is seeking innovative startups for offshore wind farm inspections. Spectrum.Life secures a €17 million investment to deliver digital and mental health solutions. Plus, Korean AI startups aim to join the global unicorn club, and 13 Israeli med-tech startups showcase their potential to transform healthcare. Sources: https://www.power-technology.com/news/iberdrola-startup-support-offshore-wind-inspections/ https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/05/dublin-based-spectrum-life-bags-e17-million-to-deliver-clinically-backed-digital-and-mental-health/ https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202405270007 https://www.israel21c.org/13-israeli-med-tech-startups-that-could-transform-healthcare/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) Iberdrola to seek startup support for offshore wind farm inspections (00:03:24) Dublin-based Spectrum.Life bags €17 million to deliver clinically backed digital and mental health (00:06:58) Korean AI startups yet to join global unicorn club (00:10:28) 13 Israeli med-tech startups that could transform healthcare

Discover the latest tech startups changing the game in June 2024. Elon Musk plans the largest-ever supercomputer for his AI startup. Indian startups mature and drive economic growth. Plus, blockchain startups raise $258 million in a week. Sources: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/tech-startups-changing-the-game-june-2024-edition https://www.sanfordherald.com/news/national/musk-plans-largest-ever-supercomputer-for-xai-startup-report/article_8ef8003c-6427-5672-9c96-911fee923603.html https://www.techiexpert.com/indian-startups-mature-and-ready-to-drive-economic-growth-says-aws-executive/ https://crypto.news/vc-roundup-blockchain-startups-raise-258m-in-a-week/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Tech Startups Changing the Game: June 2024 Edition (00:04:02) Musk plans largest-ever supercomputer for xAI startup: report (00:06:51) Indian Startups Mature, Ready to Drive Economic Growth, Says AWS Executive (00:08:57) VC roundup: Blockchain startups raise $258m in a week

Agri-startups sow seeds for sustainable farming revolution in India. L'Oréal rewards innovation in Asia and MENA beauty startups. Plus, startups use deepfake detection tools to enhance digital security. Also, this week's top funded startups showcase the dynamism and innovation of the Indian startup ecosystem. Sources: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/tech-blooms-in-indian-annadatas-fields-agri-startups-sow-seeds-for-sustainable-farming-revolution-11716340382528.html https://www.medianews4u.com/loreal-rewards-innovation-in-asia-and-mena-beauty-startups/ https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/infotech/startups-using-deepfake-detection-tools-to-enhance-digital-security-1316921 https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/this-weeks-top-funded-startups-may-18-may-24/474650 Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Tech blooms in Indian annadatas' fields: Agri-startups sow seeds for sustainable farming revolution (00:03:09) L’Oréal rewards innovation in Asia and MENA beauty startups (00:05:48) Startups using deepfake detection tools to enhance digital security (00:08:45) This Week's Top Funded Startups [May 18–May 24]

Iceland celebrates its first unicorn as Kerecis is acquired for $1.3 billion. Meanwhile, African startup investments face a decline. Plus, startups in the carbon dioxide removal industry seek support from policymakers and partners. Also, the Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit sparks optimism for ticketing startups. Sources: https://tech.eu/2024/05/24/icelands-first-unicorn-will-spur-investment-in-icelandic-startups-but-dont-expect-the-floodgates-to-open-on-more-unicorns-say-icelandic-founders/ https://africa24.it/en/2024/05/24/decline-in-african-startup-investments-trends-and-implications/ https://energypost.eu/carbon-dioxide-removal-heres-what-the-start-ups-want-from-policymakers-partners/ https://www.techtimes.com/articles/304956/20240524/ticketmaster-antitrust-lawsuit-sparks-optimism-ticketing-startups.htm Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) Iceland’s first unicorn will spur investment but don’t expect “floodgates” to open, says unicorn founder (00:02:58) Decline in African Startup Investments: Trends and Implications (00:05:39) Carbon Dioxide Removal: here’s what the start-ups want from policymakers, partners (00:09:35) Ticketmaster Antitrust Lawsuit Sparks Optimism for Ticketing Startups

Join us as we celebrate EdSmart's remarkable journey and the positive change it has brought to school communities. Discover the next big startups in Australia and New Zealand and explore their potential for success. Learn about Enifer, a Finnish biotech startup reviving a lost protein with immense potential as an alternative protein source. Don't miss out on these inspiring stories and the future of the startup ecosystem! Sources: https://blog.edsmart.com/reflections-on-10-years-of-edsmart https://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/23/20-rising-startups-in-australia-and-new-zealand/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/22/meet-the-finnish-biotech-startup-bringing-a-long-lost-mycoprotein-to-your-plate/ https://startupnews.fyi/2024/05/23/20-rising-startups-in-australia-and-new-zealand/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) EdSmart's founder on the lessons from their first 10 years of startup life (00:03:24) 20 rising startups in Australia and New Zealand (00:07:35) Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long lost mycoprotein to your plate (00:10:46) 20 rising startups in Australia and New Zealand

French AI startup H raises an impressive $220 million seed round. Capchase secures a significant credit facility warehouse of $114 million to provide funding for SaaS businesses. Mobile-marketing startup Tappa addresses challenges posed by Apple and Google's privacy changes. Plus, Siemens for Startups Infrastructure and more on Simply Startups. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/21/french-ai-startup-h-raises-220-million-seed-round/ https://www.pymnts.com/startups/2024/capchase-secures-114-million-dollars-provide-funding-saas-businesses/ https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-tappa-mobile-marketing-startup-raises-seed-round-2024-5 https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/startups/collaborate/smart-infrastructure.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) French AI startup H raises $220 million seed round (00:05:04) Capchase Secures $114 Million to Provide Funding for SaaS Businesses (00:08:07) Mobile-marketing startup Tappa is trying to solve problems made by Apple and Google's big privacy changes. See the pitch deck it used to raise $4.9 million. (00:10:50) Siemens for Startups Infrastructure

USSEC's Pitch2Fork program highlights startups leading in protein innovation. IVY Growth launches a Rs 250 crore fund for startups in various sectors. Qatar recognizes visionaries, innovators, and startups at the Autonomous e-Mobility Awards. Spyre VC actively seeks to invest in early/growth-stage proptech startups. Sources: https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/ussecs-pitch2fork-spotlights-startups-leading-in-protein-innovation/ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/micro-vc-firm-ivy-growth-launches-rs-250-crore-fund-for-startups-in-agri-gen-ai-saas-others/3495719/ https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2024/05/21/autonomous-e-mobility-awards-2024-qatar-recognizes-visionaries-innovators-and-startups-at-prestigious-ceremony/83219/ https://www.bizzbuzz.news/bizz-talk/spyre-vc-actively-looking-to-invest-in-early-growth-stage-proptech-startups-1315977 Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) USSEC's Pitch2Fork Spotlights Startups Leading in Protein Innovation (00:03:48) Micro VC firm IVY Growth launches Rs 250 crore fund for startups in agri, Gen AI, SaaS, others (00:07:18) Autonomous e-Mobility Awards 2024: Qatar recognizes visionaries, innovators, and startups at prestigious ceremony (00:09:44) Spyre VC actively looking to invest in early/ growth-stage proptech startups

Startups are bringing a fresh perspective to clinical trials, revolutionizing the industry. Plus, a deep dive into what exits actually look like in the startup world. Sources: https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2024/05/20/startups-are-bringing-a-fresh-perspective-to-clinical-trials/ https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4 https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4 https://medium.com/@codeeconomics/startup-equity-3-what-do-exits-actually-look-like-c0c56facdff4 Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Startups Are Bringing a ‘Fresh Perspective’ to Clinical Trials - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (00:02:50) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like (00:06:01) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like (00:09:14) Startup Equity #3: What do Exits Actually Look Like

UK childcare startup tiney secures €8.3M in funding to revolutionize the industry. Female-run startups in South Africa and Kenya invited to apply for the RaiseReady programme and secure angel investment. Plus, a spotlight on the 50 most promising Israeli startups and registration opens for the VDS2024 global startup competition in Valencia. Sources: https://siliconcanals.com/news/startups/uks-tiney-gets-8-3m/ https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/13/female-run-startups-in-sa-kenya-invited-to-apply-for-raiseready-programme/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1f6hqqga https://tech.eu/2024/05/13/vds-opens-registration-for-its-seventh-global-startup-competition-in-valencia/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) UK childcare startup tiney secures €8.3M from Rubio Impact Ventures, others (00:03:50) Female-run startups in SA, Kenya invited to apply for RaiseReady programme (00:06:53) The 50 most promising Israeli startups (00:08:46) VDS opens registration for its seventh global startup competition in Valencia

10 biomed startups complete an innovation hub on their way to the market. Korean firms open the K-Startup Center Tokyo for expansion into Japan. Plus, Madica fuels African startup growth with its first investments. Also, tech entrepreneur Gaurav Oberoi's AI startup Lexion acquired for $165 million. Sources: https://www.israel21c.org/10-biomed-startups-complete-innovation-hub-on-way-to-market/ https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/05/419_374450.html https://www.techinafrica.com/madica-fuels-african-startup-growth-with-first-investments/ https://www.baselinemag.com/news/tech-entrepreneur-oberois-ai-startup-lexion-acquired-for-165-million/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) 10 biomed startups complete innovation hub on way to market (00:03:21) K-Startup Center Tokyo opens for Korean firms' advance to Japan (00:06:29) Madica Fuels African Startup Growth with First Investments (00:09:36) Tech entrepreneur Oberoi's AI startup Lexion acquired for $165 million

Spokane Angel Alliance fuels growth in Lilac City's startup scene. ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees pivots to a privacy-centric AI startup. Plus, Seattle startup brings specialist care to underserved areas with telerobotic ultrasound system. Also, discover 3 AI tools for physician entrepreneurs with startups in 2024. Sources: https://www.khq.com/news/spokane-angel-alliance-fuels-growth-in-lilac-citys-startup-scene/article_56700e08-0f3c-11ef-ada7-9360a82e9541.html https://decrypt.co/230281/venice-ai-shapeshift-founder-erik-voorhees-morpheus-open-source https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattle-startups-telerobotic-ultrasound-system-brings-specialist-care-to-underserved-areas/ https://passiveincomemd.com/3-ai-tools-for-physician-entrepreneurs-with-startups-in-2024/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Spokane Angel Alliance fuels growth in Lilac City's startup scene (00:02:58) Why ShapeShift Founder Erik Voorhees Is Pivoting to a Privacy-Centric AI Startup (00:05:29) Seattle startup’s telerobotic ultrasound system brings specialist care to underserved areas (00:08:46) 3 AI Tools for Physician Entrepreneurs With Startups in 2024

Ethiopian low-carbon building startup Kubik plans pan-African expansion post-funding. World-changing startups scoop £100,000 grant funding. Plus, Kroger, Walmart, and Home Depot veteran Michael Lamb joins board of directors at US startup Good2Go. Also, health tech startups beat local lending hurdles with overseas funding. Sources: https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/10/ethiopian-low-carbon-building-startup-kubik-plans-pan-african-expansion-post-funding/ https://businesscloud.co.uk/news/world-changing-startups-scoop-100000-grant-funding/ https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2024/5/10/kroger-walmart-and-home-depot-veteran-michael-lamb-joins-board-of-directors-at-us-startup-good2go https://businessday.ng/health/article/health-tech-startups-beat-local-lending-hurdles-with-overseas-funding/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Ethiopian low-carbon building startup Kubik plans pan-African expansion post-funding (00:03:52) World-changing startups scoop £100,000 grant funding (00:07:19) Kroger, Walmart, and Home Depot veteran Michael Lamb joins board of directors at US startup Good2Go — Retail Technology Innovation Hub (00:09:49) Health tech startups beat local lending hurdles with overseas funding

SA's Grindstone partners with USAID for a 2-year startup support program. Can UK quantum computing startups compete globally? Legacy companies bag 75% of funds in 2023. Product development startup SupplyScope secures $300,000 pre-Seed funding from Skalata. Sources: https://disruptafrica.com/2024/05/09/sas-grindstone-partners-usaid-for-2-year-startup-support-programme/ https://www.uktech.news/deep-tech/uk-quantum-computing-startups-compete-20240509 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/legacy-companies-pip-startups-bag-75-funds-in-2023/articleshow/109962573.cms https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/product-development-startup-supplyscope-lands-300000-pre-seed-from-skalata/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) SA’s Grindstone partners USAID for 2-year startup support programme (00:03:12) Can UK quantum computing startups compete on a global scale? (00:06:41) Legacy companies pip startups, bag 75% funds in 2023 (00:09:19) Product development startup SupplyScope lands $300,000 pre-Seed from Skalata

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will continue its support for telecom startups through the DCIS scheme. Dendra Systems, a UK biodiversity startup, secures $15.7 million in Series B funding. Plus, Samsung Medison acquires French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7 million. Also, a Japanese startup revolutionizes manga translation using AI. Sources: https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/dot-to-continue-dcis-scheme-for-startups-in-one-form-or-other/109940762 https://www.businessinsider.com/dendra-systems-raises-157-million-series-b https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/07/samsung-medison-to-aqcuire-french-ai-ultrasound-startup-sonio-for-92-7m/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/08/companies/startup-to-use-ai-to-translate-manga/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) DoT to continue DCIS scheme for startups in ‘one form or other’ (00:03:15) Exclusive: Biodiversity startup Dendra Systems has secured a $15.7 million Series B (00:05:42) Samsung Medison to aqcuire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio for $92.7M (00:08:22) Japanese startup to use AI to translate manga