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SoftBank in early talks for $800M Agile Robots funding

Just months after leading a $220 million round, SoftBank is reportedly in early talks to anchor an $800 million new funding round for Agile Robots, a German industrial AI robotics startup.

Mina Kim·June 2, 2026

Nigerian small business owner using a Moniepoint POS terminal in a busy market, with the city skyline symbolizing future growth.

Startup Playbook

Moniepoint to reach $1B valuation, unicorn status in 2026

Moniepoint charges a flat ₦20 for transfers, significantly less than Opay's ₦50 for transactions of ₦10,000 or more, a key differentiator in Nigeria's competitive fintech sector.

Mina Kim·May 31, 2026

Zepto's busy dark store operations with delivery personnel and glowing city lights, symbolizing rapid growth and efficient order fulfillment.

The Future of Work

Zepto India plans IPO before July 2026

Zepto commands over two million daily orders, a staggering operational feat for a quick commerce company reportedly planning an INR 11,000 crore IPO before July 31, 2026.

Nolan Begay·May 25, 2026