The Grocer
Russia seizes Nestlé assets
The Russian government has seized control of Nestlé’s business in the country, placing it under temporary administration alongside French supermarket chain Auchan on Thursday
TechCabal
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Africa gets a pep talk
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية TGIF. ☀️️ Trade finance can take days. In Mauritius, it took less than an hour. Mauritius Commercial Bank and Export Trading Group (ETG), a Mauritian agribusiness company, said they have completed Africa’s first electronic Bill of Exchange transaction under Mauritian law, replacing paper documents that […]
Disrupt Africa
Egyptian fintech startup Zeal raises $10m for global expansion
Egyptian fintech startup Zeal has raised US$10 million in funding to help it expand globally. Founded in 2019 by Omar Ebeid and Belal Mohamed, Zeal develops software that integrates with existing payment terminals, enabling physical retailers to identify and reward customers at checkout and turn in-store transactions into customer data. The startup has raised US$10 [...] The post Egyptian fintech startup Zeal raises $10m for global expansion appeared first on Disrupt Africa .
Start Up Daily
Spark Festival’s 10 things not to miss this year
Spark Festival 2026 floods NSW with 100+ free startup sessions on AI, funding, housing and deep tech—grab your spot now.
Personnel Today
Unfair dismissal: the six months that change everything
‘The significance of these reforms should not be underestimated. More employees will be able to bring claims, they will have longer to do so’ The post Unfair dismissal: the six months that change everything appeared first on Personnel Today .
Start Up Daily
Cheque-in: 5 startups raised $29.9 million this week (and 8 months ago)
Startup cash got picky: Buildkite’s $21m lifeline led a $29.9m week across AI health, workplace risk, pet care and events.
The Bridge JP
Eight Knot Secures ¥450 Million in Series A Funding for Retrofit Autonomous Navigation Technology for Ships from Itochu Group and Others
On the 17th, Eight Knot, a developer of retrofit autonomous navigation technology for ships, announced that it has raised ¥450 million through a third-party allotment in the first close of its Series A round. This funding is aimed at the commercialization and international expansion of “Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN.” Read more. This round was led by Itochu Technology Ventures (Technology Ventures No. 6 Investment Limited Partnership) and Nissay Capital (Nissay Capital No. 15 Investment Limited Partnership), with participation from QB Capital and NCB Venture Capital (jointly operating QB No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership), and Ikeda Senshu Capital (Kansai Innovation Network No. 2 Investment Limited Partnership). “Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN” is...
The Bridge JP
Liberal Democratic Party’s AI Search Measures: QueryLiftJ Analyzes How Companies Are Answered by Generative AI, Secures ¥100 Million Seed Funding from JAFCO and ZVC
QueryLift, which operates the GEO platform “QueryLift” for continuously monitoring and analyzing how generative AI mentions and cites companies and products, announced on the 17th that it has raised a total of ¥100 million in a seed round. The investment was made by JAFCO and Z Venture Capital. QueryLift is a platform that continuously analyzes how its company and products are mentioned in responses by generative AI like ChatGPT and Gemini, on what basis they are cited, and how they are compared and recommended against competitors. The platform observes AI responses to accumulate data, generates improvement proposals for web content and new content ideas based on that data, and circulates...
Start Up Daily
What’s the customer’s problem? The things politicians and founders have in common
Founders, stop begging Canberra: treat MPs like customers, show the problem you solve, and build trust before policy bites.
Start Up Daily
Buildkite quietly raised $21 million earlier this year after posting massive losses
Buildkite grabbed $21m after burning $23.4m and ousting its CEO, ahead of AI code demand surging.
The Grocer
Children’s yoghurts still high in sugar despite reductions, research finds
The research, based at Queen Mary University of London, found average sugars of 8.2g per 100g
Entrepreneur
This 23-Year-Old Turned a Facebook Marketplace Find Into a Creative Household Product. It Exploded on Social Media and Made $150K in 2 Weeks.
Oskar Flodstrom spent about $120 to bring his unique idea to life.
Start Up Daily
Airtree is offering $350,000 to ANZ founders to kick off in Silicon Valley
Airtree dangles a A$350k SAFE note for early-stage ANZ founders in San Francisco.
Entrepreneur
I Built a Company in One Of America’s Most Complex Industries. Here’s Why Innovation Alone Won’t Make You Successful.
After starting a company in one of the most heavily regulated sectors, I’ve learned that lasting success isn’t driven by innovation alone.
Startup Funding News
GAC-backed flying car startup Gaoyu raises ~$120M Series A - Dealroom
GAC-backed flying car startup Gaoyu raises ~$120M Series A Dealroom
The Grocer
Northern Pasta Co on track for £1m turnover after Dragons’ Den success
Founders Imogen Royall and Matt Kenyon persuaded Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden to make a joint offer of £50k in return for a 10% slice of the brand
The Grocer
Soul Kitchen aims to reinvent instant soup after Dragons’ Den appearance
Bella Acland accepted an offer of £40k in return for a 15% stake in the challenger brand from guest dragon Susie Ma
HR Dive
Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit
The video game publisher’s HR department — previously alleged to have condoned a “frat boy culture” — was dismissive of the plaintiff’s complaints, she claimed.
HR Dive
Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers
Employers should “leave the work of identifying pregnancy-related risks and limitations to qualified medical professionals,” the agency said in conciliating two separate cases.
HR Dive
This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many employers say artificial intelligence is actually slowing down the hiring process.
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