Companies & Startups · Oct 16, 2026
Managed AI company RapidCanvas closed a $29 million Series B led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, with Hitachi Ventures and existing backers joining. The round, announced October 16, 2026, will fund go to market expansion and hiring of field AI engineers across India, the United States and Brazil.
Companies & Startups · Oct 12, 2026
L&T Finance has launched the second edition of Pitch Point, an AI startup competition that will select five finalists to pitch at RAISE 26 in Mumbai, offering prize money, proof of concept opportunities with L&T Group companies, and access to its innovation fund.

Companies & Startups · Sep 17, 2026
Factory has raised $200 million at a $5 billion valuation as investors continue backing AI tools designed to change how businesses build, test and maintain software.