Venture-backed climate companies returned to public markets in the first half of 2026, but the recovery is concentrated in energy and favors older companies with clearer commercial traction.
Tractor Supply plans to close approximately 75 underperforming Petsense stores after its second-quarter 2026 review, while shifting investment toward higher-return stores, delivery, remodels and pet-health services.
Etched raised a $300 million Series C led by Sequoia Capital on July 23, 2026. The round highlights continued investment in specialized infrastructure for serving AI models at scale.
Shield AI is targeting first vertical-takeoff flights of its autonomous X-BAT aircraft in 2026, with mission capability planned for 2028. Here is what is confirmed and what defense-tech businesses should monitor.
Revvity is introducing Signals for Startups, a guided, enterprise-grade informatics program for early-stage biotech companies. Here is what the July 2026 launch includes, where it may help, and what teams should evaluate before adopting it.
The production of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max faces significant technological and economic obstacles.
For Chile, the choice is more uncomfortable: accept continued dependence on routes that ultimately answer to Washington, or risk diplomatic and economic retaliation by seeking a direct link to its main market.
South Korea is combining semiconductor fabs, AI data centers and physical robotics into a decade-long industrial strategy. Here is what the plan includes, where execution risks lie and how businesses should assess the opportunity.
CuspAI has raised $450 million in Series B funding led by Kleiner Perkins and NEA. Here is what the round means for AI-driven materials discovery, industrial research and venture capital in July 2026.
U.S. startups raised a record $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026, but the headline masks an unusually concentrated market. More than 81% of capital went to rounds of at least $100 million, leaving founders and investors outside the AI mega-deal
Indian startups raised $346.2 million across 20 funding rounds in the week ended July 17, 2026. The rebound was driven by Udaan’s $160 million financing and Emergent’s $130 million AI round, but the concentration of capital in a few late-stage deals3
Indian healthtech startup Plazza has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand rapid medicine delivery, AI-based inventory planning and its pharmacy network. Here is what the round means for the company, the market and regulatory execution.
The most likely near-term outcome is continued coexistence: Apple dominating polished, high-retention premium experiences and Samsung leading in feature velocity and form-factor diversity.
Uruguayan startup TripWip has raised a $4.2 million seed round to expand into Mexico and Argentina while investing in technology and AI. Here is what the funding means for its marketplace strategy and regional mobility execution.
Opendoor has completed its acquisition of Doma’s closing and escrow operations, combining automated title decisioning with a broader transaction platform. The move supports expansion into more lender relationships and states while its Fannie Mae work
