Inc42 reported on July 13, 2025, that Indian startups raised $5.7 billion in H1 2025, an 8% increase, with Stride Ventures leading investments with 47 deals.

Tech.eu reported on July 11, 2025, that European tech funding in H1 2025 saw nearly 2,000 deals but a drop of over 30% in total capital year-on-year.

In July 2025, Chinese AI startup Zhipu, backed by Alibaba and Tencent, is considering an IPO in Hong Kong to raise about $300 million.

Flipkart announced a $50 million ESOP buyback, offering liquidity to 7,000-7,500 employees at $174.32 per option, signaling confidence in its upcoming IPO.

Boldstart Ventures has raised a $250 million AI fund to target AI founders at early stages of development, focusing on business plans.

Nate Williams of Union Labs VC discusses building effective founder-funder ecosystems through intentionality, authenticity, and alignment, emphasizing emotional ROI.

In 2022, Sarah Smith launched a $16 million Fund I, utilizing AI to invest in 50 companies, primarily from the Stanford ecosystem, with an average check size of $250,000.

Heavybit closed its fifth pre-seed/seed fund and second opportunity fund, raising over $180 million to invest in early-stage startups with checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million.

In H1 2025, European tech saw over 85 funding deals worth €824 million, including €151M for insurtech unicorn wefox.

During the week of July 07 - July 12, 17 Indian startups raised approximately $95 million in funding, with Smartworks leading with a $20M pre-IPO round.

Parspec, an AI-powered workflow tool for construction procurement, raised a $20 million Series A round led by Threshold Ventures.

Propel Venture Partners raised $100 million for its latest fund, Fund V, targeting technology and financial services convergence, with investments ranging from $1 million to $4 million.

Accel launched Accel Atoms AI and Accel Atoms X to support Indian pre-seed tech businesses, offering up to $1 million in funding and mentorship.

Alumni Ventures (AV) launched AV Syndicate, allowing accredited investors to participate in individual venture deals with a minimum investment of $10,000, furthering its mission to democratize venture capital.

Flipkart Ventures has launched Leap Ahead 4.0, its fourth accelerator program edition, to support early-stage startups in India's digital economy, focusing on AI-native startups, drone technology, and quick commerce enablers.

Venture.Community, a South Yorkshire-based co-operative, launched its first co-fund on July 8, 2025, as part of a €115 million investment mission to foster ethical startup growth.

Adam Valkin, formerly of General Catalyst, has joined Vine Ventures, an Israel-focused seed fund with $250 million to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies.

In July 2025, Agritech platform Gramik raised INR 17 Cr (around $2 Mn) in a bridge funding round to expand its product portfolio and scale operations.

TechCrunch's Startups Weekly newsletter highlights Figma's potential $1.5 billion IPO and Cluely's doubled annual recurring revenue to $7 million.

Shein Group Ltd. has confidentially filed a draft prospectus for a listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Estonia boasts a high ratio of unicorns to population, with 10 unicorns among 1.37 million people, driven by digital innovation and ease of company setup.

On July 11, 2025, Bloomberg reported that Citigroup’s India ECM Head anticipates a record year ahead for IPOs.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a fireside chat with David George of Andreessen Horowitz on how startups are rewriting the late-stage playbook.

On July 12, 2025, Sarah Austin advised startup founders to boost product velocity during the market dip, as crypto volumes dropped to $35 billion.

A new report from the EU-funded StepUp Startups project highlights challenges hindering university spin-offs in Europe, including slow tech transfer and scarce funding.

The article emphasizes the importance of business owners adopting a strategic CEO mindset to achieve financial freedom and build transferable assets, contrasting this with an operational mindset focused on daily tasks.

AI startups are increasingly using a 'seed-strapping' funding strategy to prioritize profitability and maintain control, as exemplified by SecurityPal AI and Surge AI.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, held in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, will feature Raquel Urtasun (Waabi) and Jeff Cardenas (Apptronik) discussing AI hardware's role in humanoid robotics and autonomous vehicles.

Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates' fashion startup, Phia, which uses AI to help online shoppers, is utilizing podcasting as a key strategy for brand growth after raising $850,000.

StartupMafia lists 10 emerging tech platforms reshaping 2025, including AI-powered design tools and next-gen hosting solutions.

On July 9, 2025, entrepreneur Roy Dekel recommended integrating AI, innovating funding, and establishing clear exit strategies for entrepreneurs.

In 2025, entrepreneurs are focusing on building effective startups with practical AI integrations, emphasizing discipline and focus.

Deloitte, in collaboration with WSJ, suggests leveraging AI to empower frontline teams with insights and autonomy, while AI agents handle routine tasks.

Published on July 12, 2025, Ben Angel discussed how he achieved a seven-figure business using four AI tools, automating sales, marketing, and operations.

The article discusses using ChatGPT to generate business ideas, focusing on industry trends and market gaps to create validated startup ideas with million-dollar potential.