Weekly funding picks, 26 October–1 November: chips, GPU loans and aircraft testing

Two Point O Capital helps commercial and industrial businesses finance, install and operate clean energy and water infrastructure.

AI software and controllers for renewable energy trading and asset operations.

OpenAI develops AI models and provides ChatGPT and an API platform for individuals, businesses and developers.

Lupa connects scientific publications, patents and industry information to help researchers and technical businesses find relevant knowledge and commercial opportunities.

Japanese developer of brain-machine interface rehabilitation devices for people with impaired hand movement.

Acecore builds solar battery systems and monitoring software that help Nigerian users manage electricity generation, storage and consumption.

YEAH GELATO operates a Chinese gelato-store chain that combines Italian-style ice cream with locally sourced flavours and ingredients.

Ares Intelligence helps enterprises decide where to apply AI by interviewing employees about their work and turning those conversations into a prioritised adoption plan.

Lithium sulfide materials for all-solid-state batteries.

TradeWaltz provides a shared digital platform for importers, exporters, logistics companies and financial institutions to exchange trade information.

Graphene materials and devices for semiconductor manufacturing and research.

Music Cracker supports the discovery, development and international expansion of emerging artists through artist support and agency services.

Navidyn develops underwater robots and inspection software for subsea infrastructure and marine operations.

Qiroko is a Bengaluru fashion accessories brand selling jewellery through its online store and other retail channels.

Helicopter sightseeing, charter flights and digital air-mobility services.

Supplya helps Nigerian retailers source inventory from manufacturers and vendors, manage purchases and obtain interest-free financing for stock.

Acquires software businesses and develops their products with AI and shared engineering resources.

Verification infrastructure for detecting AI-generated and manipulated images, video and documents.

Mintive gives enterprise AI agents governed access to tools, models and company data, with individual credentials and an audit trail for each action.

KineDB builds a database engine for cloud infrastructure and offline devices, with replication and data history built into the same system.

Ravical builds an AI platform that turns an accounting firm’s expertise into shared workflows across its client base.

StrollMe rents children’s bikes, strollers, car seats and accessories through flexible subscriptions, refurbishing returned products for further use.

Docterz provides clinic software for patient records, appointments, billing, vaccination management and communication between doctors and patients.

Dren Bio develops antibody therapies for cancer, autoimmune conditions and other serious diseases.

ALLOX combines high-throughput genetics, experimental biology and AI to find functional sites on proteins and develop targeted small-molecule medicines.

Bleu Robotics develops AI software that teaches humanoid robots and industrial arms to perform factory tasks from a small number of demonstrations.

FLTRD helps shoppers compare how processed grocery products are, using a barcode scanner and its PureScore rating to suggest alternatives.

Engitist designs and manufactures optical metrology and inspection equipment for semiconductor fabrication and advanced packaging.

Offers prediction markets on real-world events

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