Maxinsights, a startup building a data layer for physical AI, secured $30 million in a seed round led by Peak XV Partners. The company develops hardware and software to train robots on human activities, having already captured over 2 million hours of data.
London-based Foundational raised £8.2 million (approximately $11 million) in pre-seed funding to scale satellite laser ranging technology. The company aims to provide precise positioning data for satellites using ground stations that are 30 times cheaper than legacy systems.
Cura Climate, a Canadian startup, raised $10 million to advance an electrochemical process for low-emission cement production. The company plans to build a pilot plant with an annual capacity of 100 metric tons and a larger facility capable of 30,000 metric tons per year.
Mika Games, founded by Wargaming co-founder Nick Katselapov, raised $10 million led by Flint Capital. The firm provides equity and marketing financing to indie game studios, currently supporting five studios including the developers of Legendale and Punko.
Zurich-based Cotierra secured $3 million to convert agricultural waste into biochar using decentralized reactors. The startup is currently operating in Colombia's coffee-growing regions and plans to expand its technology into cocoa, cotton, and citrus production.
