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Swiss Startups Raise $53.6M+ in Week of Feb 16-20
Swiss startups announced over $53.6M in funding, led by cleantech firm MetaFuels with $24M and AI startups Rapidata ($8.5M seed) and Optiml (€8M seed). Other raises include KAEX ($3.5M growth in foodtech) and Winduction (CHF 1.15M pre-seed). Zurich's AI scene heats up with events featuring Black Forest Labs and Sereact.
Quantonation Closes €220M Quantum Fund
Quantonation Ventures closed its oversubscribed second fund at €220M ($260M), double its first, targeting quantum and physics-based startups like photonics. Fund has invested in 12 startups so far, aiming for 25, signaling strong investor appetite despite no near-term quantum advantage.
Web Summit Qatar Secures $205M for 69 Startups
69 startups at Web Summit Qatar raised $205M in fresh capital from their participation in Doha. The event highlights growing Middle East tech hub status for global entrepreneurship.
Veritus Raises $10.1M in Financial Services
US-based Veritus secured $10.1M on Feb 11 for financial services innovations. Part of a wave of recent funding including Hubbl Technologies ($6M, Canada software) and Take2 ($14M, US software).
Showroom B2B Secures $17M in India Apparel Tech
Indian startup Showroom B2B raised $17M on Feb 11 for B2B apparel and fashion platform. Reflects resurgence in India startup funding alongside PadCare Labs ($3M research services).
Roopya Raises Rs 4 Cr Seed in Fintech SaaS
Gurugram's Roopya (Geoalgo Technologies) raised Rs 4 crore seed led by Inflection Point Ventures in Feb 2026. Targets AI lending in fintech, backed by investors with ₹800Cr+ across 220 startups.
Hycosys Raises $1M Seed in Deeptech Engineering
Bengaluru-based Hycosys secured over $1M (₹9Cr) seed led by MountTech Growth Fund on Feb 23. Focuses on deeptech engineering innovations in India's startup ecosystem.
Ivo Raises $55M Series B for AI Contract Intelligence
San Francisco's Ivo raised $55M Series B led by Blackbird for AI-driven contract platform. Amid legal tech boom with $4B+ VC in 2025, doubling YoY per Crunchbase.
NATO Innovation Fund Backs SatVu with £30M
NATO Innovation Fund joined £30M round for UK space-based thermal imaging firm SatVu on Feb 10. Enhances intelligence for operational and infrastructure performance.
Humans& Emerges from Stealth with $480M Seed
Humans& revealed $480M seed in Jan 2026 from NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos, GV, called one of largest ever. Now crowdfunding via StartEngine for further growth.
Equal Parts Secures $23M in Advertising Services
US startup Equal Parts raised $23M on Feb 11 for advertising services tech. Part of recent deals including Circit ($22M Ireland fintech) and Reco ($30M US Series B software).
Sparxell Raises $10.2M for Sustainable Materials
Founded in 2022, Sparxell secured $10.2M total to scale sustainable materials manufacturing to tonne-scale by 2026. Amid apparel VC recovery from 2021 peaks.