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

AML Analytics provides independent testing and benchmarking of sanctions screening and anti-money-laundering controls.

Corpy & Co. develops and operates AI systems for manufacturers, mobility companies and infrastructure operators that need reliable deployment and quality control.

Vama provides online access to temple rituals, astrology consultations and spiritual products.

Numeracle verifies business identities and helps organisations keep legitimate customer calls from being blocked or labelled as spam.

Viatik connects drivers and passengers sharing intercity journeys in Uruguay and Argentina.

LuxSilicon designs silicon-photonics chips and optical engines that connect computing hardware in data centres and high-performance computing systems.

Circuit Mind provides AI software that generates and verifies electronic circuit designs for hardware engineering teams.

Phaze Ventures Oman Fund backs homegrown businesses applying artificial intelligence in Oman.

Let’s Game Now organises esports tournaments, live events and broadcasts, and develops the Indian Super Gaming League.

IntegriCulture develops cell-culture systems and production technology for cellular foods, cosmetics and other biological materials.

Japan Bitcoin Industry develops Lightning Network payment infrastructure for businesses accepting bitcoin.

Circuit Mind provides AI software that generates and verifies electronic circuit designs for hardware engineering teams.

CHOSEN develops skincare, haircare and supplements for melanin-rich skin and Indian environmental conditions.

AI software for retail demand forecasting, inventory and replenishment.

i23 develops an AI-driven insurance broking business that automates routine administration and supports brokers serving commercial clients.

Weizhi Hangkong develops fixed-wing unmanned aircraft for cargo transport.

NeuroXess develops implantable brain-computer interfaces for research and clinical applications.

Yangzhou Vulcan manufactures customised vehicles for moving oversized, heavy and sensitive industrial equipment.

BioGeometry develops generative AI models and experimental workflows for protein design, drug discovery and enzyme engineering.

Firehawk Defense manufactures propulsion systems and energetic materials for the US defence industrial base.

Easol gives festivals, venues and other experience businesses one system for branded websites, bookings, payments, customer data and operations.

Artiso builds an AI workspace connecting fashion design, product development and campaign production.

Nakama operates AniBiz, a business marketplace that connects anime rights holders with companies seeking commercial licenses.

iSABers Group develops semiconductor bonding equipment and precision bonding process services.

IDEABLE WORKS connects artists and venues through the HACKK TAG gallery platform.

Phaze Ventures Fund II invests in early-stage artificial intelligence and deeptech companies internationally.

OAIZ turns plain-language instructions into visual workflows that combine AI agents, code, rules and approvals across business systems.

FuriosaAI develops AI inference accelerators and software for enterprise data centres.

AP Ventures Fund III LP invests in early-stage technologies for industrial and energy systems.

QwikBuild builds bespoke business software and AI agents for organisations that want to replace manual workflows or connect existing systems.