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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.

Bloomberg Names 25 Top African Startups to Watch in 2026
African payments company NALA has secured up to US$50 million in credit financing, indicating robust investor confidence in the continent's tech scene.

Mistral AI partners with Airbus and BMW for manufacturing solutions
In a surprising move, Mistral AI, known for its general AI models, has struck deals with industrial giants Airbus SE and BMW AG to bring its technology directly into advanced manufacturing, according

SoftBank Embraces Retail Market Investment Strategy
SoftBank, the audacious tech investor, is now offering individual investors a 35-year bond with an initial interest rate up to 5.

Oaktree seeks credit investment opportunities in dispersed markets
A growing divide in credit markets leaves weaker companies desperate for capital, even as Oaktree Capital Management's global credit co-portfolio manager, Danielle Poli, advises caution.

Startups Leverage Nvidia Infrastructure for AI Compute Power
AI startup Decart, recently valued at nearly $4 billion, secured Nvidia as a new investor, according to The Wall Street Journal .