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Modular AI-powered factory robots with swappable components working on an assembly line in a modern, high-tech manufacturing facility.
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Theker raises $85M for its non-specialized factory robots

Theker, an AI-powered robotics startup, just secured $85 million—the largest Series A in European robotics history.

David Yazzie·June 12, 2026
South Korean rocket startup Unastella's futuristic satellite launch vehicle poised for liftoff, symbolizing advancements in space technology.
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Unastella raises $44M, accelerating its small satellite launch plans

Just months after a successful ground combustion test, South Korean rocket startup Unastella secured $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total capital to $44 million, according to TechCrunch

David Yazzie·June 1, 2026
Diverse group of entrepreneurs looking at a futuristic interface with the Startup Battlefield 200 logo, symbolizing a critical application deadline and competition.
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Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline: May 27, but timeline unclear

While May 27 is often cited as the deadline, a critical timeline discrepancy now clouds the opportunity for early-stage startups to apply for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200, where $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure awa

David Yazzie·May 25, 2026
Holographic AI brain projection in a boardroom during a Lucra Sports funding pitch, with investors observing.
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Esports startup Lucra Sports raises $20M with AI pitch

In 2026, Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round.

David Yazzie·May 25, 2026