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Exein raises $270 million at a $1.7 billion valuation to build security for AI-powered robots, vehicles and other machines. The Rome-based company says its software runs on more than 2 billion devices and it sees about 5,000 new, nonrepetitive attacks weekly; it is using two years of telemetry to train a foundation model for physical AI security. The round is led by Headline Management, and Exein plans U.S. expansion and acquisitions.

Sep 2026 · SiliconAngleNews article

U.S. nutrition startup Berry Street merges with India’s Healthify to pursue growing interest in GLP-1 weight-loss care. The companies do not disclose financial terms, and founders Noah Kotlove and Tushar Vashisht will serve as co-CEOs; the business will use Berry Street’s brand in the U.S. and Healthify’s in markets such as India. Berry Street brings a network of more than 2,000 clinics and insurance-covered GLP-1 care, while Healthify offers AI-powered and human coaching through an app.

Aug 2026 · TechCrunchNews article

FirstClub raises $55 million in a Series B co-led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, reaching a $255 million valuation. The Bengaluru startup curates about 4,000 grocery products, with quality checks for fresh produce and lab tests for some staples, rather than competing primarily on delivery speed. It reports more than 1 million orders and 170,000 households, and plans to expand beyond Bengaluru and deepen its presence in Hyderabad.

Jun 2026 · TechCrunchNews article