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

SiB Solutions provides intelligent video services that help logistics teams see how goods move through warehouses and transport operations, identify handling errors and resolve claims.

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

Magic Vision develops AI monitoring technology that helps care providers and families respond to falls and changes in daily activity.

NCC develops AI inference chips that integrate computing with memory to reduce data movement and power consumption.

Autofixer runs an online car-parts marketplace that helps drivers identify compatible components.

Zorit helps independent Indian retailers restock footwear and apparel through a factory-to-shop wholesale network.

Capitalship is the Tokyo holding company behind Smart Technologies & Resources, whose SmartDetax and JPrefund services help Japanese retailers handle tax-free sales and consumption-tax refunds for overseas visitors.

Gecipe provides immersive language education through esports and online games.

Foundry Robotics operates factories that assemble complex hardware for commercial and defence customers.

dubdub makes a swipe-based trivia and puzzle app with short challenges tailored to players’ interests.

MineMind develops AI agents that automate geology and mine-planning work inside existing mining software.

Samplix develops microfluidic tools for functional single-cell screening.

General Compute builds AI inference infrastructure using a mix of GPUs and specialised accelerator chips.

Tendos develops AI agents that automate sales administration for building materials manufacturers.

Rotoris designs and sells watches in limited, numbered collections.

22one is a London-based startup developing AI tools for law-enforcement work.

Brewtope connects Japanese craft breweries with consumers, retailers and corporate buyers through subscriptions, wholesale distribution and brewery support.

Infisical provides security infrastructure for managing secrets, certificates and privileged access across software systems.

Hyphenate develops AI agents that automate finance operations across accounting, cash management and financial reporting.

Impress provides clear-aligner orthodontic treatment through its own clinics, combining in-person diagnosis with digital treatment planning and remote monitoring.

Soufu Keji develops Qianyue customer service software for businesses managing enquiries across digital channels.

Cortas manages property portfolios for owners through a specialist operating team and its own software platform.

WARC provides accounting, finance and governance support to companies, combining hands-on consulting and outsourced operations with internal-control software.

OmniWallet provides loyalty and customer-data software that connects physical and digital purchases, helping brands recognise customers and run rewards and marketing programmes across channels.

Machenta develops AI models that help robots learn physical tasks from demonstrations.

Querio provides AI analytics tools built around shared business definitions that data teams can review and maintain.

Re:Build designs, engineers and manufactures industrial products in the United States and helps founding teams build manufacturing businesses.

Hex provides a collaborative analytics platform where data teams and AI agents build, explore and share data products.

Atlas Bio develops AI models that simulate patient responses to help biopharma teams assess drug development decisions.

Troovy makes packaged snacks and foods for children and families in India.