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A new benchmark launched at the London Stock Exchange aims to help African tech companies navigate the journey from private funding to public listings. After a decade of billions in venture capital but few exits, the Africa Tech 50 Index creates a framework global investors can trust.
A SpaceX welder's $10,000 stock grant is now worth $880,000, and they're just one of 4,000 employees about to become millionaires when the company goes public Friday. The wealth windfall reaches far beyond executives to include cooks, welders, and other blue-collar workers who received equity as part of their pay.
A Houston startup just made history with clean energy's biggest IPO ever, proving that the earth's natural heat can power AI data centers 24/7. Fervo Energy's stock soared 35% on opening day as investors bet big on drilling technology that works anywhere, not just near volcanoes.
A breakthrough geothermal company is going public with a $1.3 billion offering that could make clean, 24/7 renewable energy as reliable as fossil fuels. Backed by Google and powered by oil industry tech, Fervo Energy is proving geothermal power can work almost anywhere.
A clean energy company just proved that doing good for the planet can also mean doing incredibly well in business. Fervo Energy's stock soared 33% on its first day of trading, pushing the geothermal startup past a $10 billion valuation as investors rushed to back its climate-friendly power technology.
Kenya just launched its first major stock offering in over a decade, selling a stake in its profitable pipeline company to raise $835 million for infrastructure. The move could reopen East Africa's capital markets and pave the way for other companies to follow.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma canceled his 2010 IPO because he saw smartphones would kill his ringtone business. That pivot into digital payments transformed Paytm into India's financial inclusion giant.
India's IIT Madras just proved innovation happens at scale, incubating 112 deep-tech startups and filing more than one patent per day this year. The growing ecosystem now includes two unicorns, 567 total companies worth $8 billion, and the institute's first IPO success story.
Spacety, a Chinese satellite manufacturer, just secured $190 million to expand its operations and bring more Earth observation capabilities online. The company is also preparing for a public stock offering as China's commercial space industry continues its rapid growth.
When most people chase stability before retirement, Falguni Nayar walked away from a towering banking career at 50 to build Nykaa from scratch. Her beauty empire proves that experience and clarity can beat youth and chaos every single time.
While AI companies chase billions, a new wave of entrepreneurs is building something different: technology designed to bring people together in real life. From in-person game experiences to whimsical DIY computers, founders are betting we're ready for more human connection.
Africa's newest unicorn is turning employees into potential millionaires through stock options. The South African digital bank's move could create wealth-building opportunities across all staff levels.
An Indian startup is proving education loans don't have to fail by rating schools instead of just students. Their approach kept defaults at 1% even during COVID while traditional banks saw 40% failure rates.
A South Korean government program has helped nearly one-third of participating startups secure funding, tripling the typical success rate. Since 2016, over 1,000 companies have raised a combined $6.8 billion through the initiative.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and comedy alongside humans at China's most-watched TV event, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The technological showcase revealed how far robotics has advanced and where the industry is headed next.
A homegrown logistics company is solving one of Northeast India's biggest challenges: getting goods to market. ETASH Delivery Technologies now connects all seven states to national trade routes.
A South Korean company is creating smarter, cooler-running robots with chips that let machines learn from experience—just like ChatGPT does with language. Hyundai plans to build 30,000 of these next-generation robots annually by 2028.
A Chinese rocket company is gearing up for another attempt to land and reuse a massive orbital booster, bringing SpaceX-style space travel closer to reality in Asia. After a dramatic near-miss in December, they're ready to try again.
A leading Japanese startup competition is making it easier for entrepreneurs worldwide to break into one of Asia's most relationship-driven markets. IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD just opened applications for its July event in Kyoto, offering direct access to investors and corporate partners.
European innovation agencies are joining forces to fund breakthrough anti-drone technology that can protect airports and power plants. The partnership between Germany's SPRIND and Sweden's Vinnova shows how Europe is speeding up radical innovation to solve urgent security challenges.
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