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- 1Gen Z founder builds $3.7 billion defense tech startup with Sequoia backing●How a Gen Zer built a $3.7 billion defense tech startup backed by Sequoia
A young entrepreneur has built a defense technology startup now valued at $3.7 billion, with venture capital firm Sequoia among its backers. The story highlights the founder's rapid rise in a sector traditionally dominated by established contractors, and reflects growing investor interest in defense tech amid rising global security concerns.
- 2Peak XV raises Surge seed funding cap to $5M with new 18-startup cohort●Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/peak-xv-go
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners has increased the maximum seed investment through its Surge accelerator program to $5 million and introduced a new cohort of 18 startups. The move comes as the firm reportedly raises the bar for Series A funding, with the new cohort reportedly focused on AI startups.
- 3WEH Ventures closes first tranche of Rs 250 crore Fund III●WEH Ventures has announced the first close of Fund III with a target corpus of Rs 250 crore. The fund plans to back 20 t
Mumbai-based early-stage investor WEH Ventures has announced the first close of its third fund, targeting a corpus of Rs 250 crore. Fund III plans to back 20 to 25 early-stage Indian startups, continuing the firm's focus on seed and pre-Series A deals. The announcement was reported by startup coverage outlet Entrackr and is drawing attention from India's venture community.
- 4Sensori raises $1M pre-seed from creators and athletes●Sensori raises $1M pre-seed backed entirely by creators and athletes
Sensori has raised a $1 million pre-seed funding round, with the entire round backed by creators and athletes rather than traditional venture investors. The startup is positioning itself with backers drawn from online talent and sports, a model that is drawing attention as an alternative route to early-stage capital. Details on the company's product and use of funds were not immediately disclosed.