HCLSoftware to acquire Belgium’s Wobby, an AI data analytics startup, to boost its AI-driven data tools by early 2026.

Canada is ending its Start-Up Visa program by Dec. 31, 2025, replacing it with a stricter entrepreneur pilot in 2026.

Gujarat leads India in startups for four years, backed by new policies and innovation hubs.

A U.S. startup is launching a carbon capture project in Alberta to capture 60,000 tonnes of CO2 yearly using repurposed steam technology.

The UAE, led by Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is emerging as a global leader in smart mobility with app-based electric scooters and bikes.

Brazilian startup Innospace's rocket crashed minutes after liftoff on Dec. 23, 2025, during its first commercial launch.

Baltic startups struggle with early-stage growth; 1Mby1M urges bootstrapping before fundraising.

Nvidia buys Groq, an AI chip startup, to strengthen its AI hardware edge.

China launched three mega venture funds over $7B each to boost hard tech and tech independence.

U.S. PE/VC investments rose 31% YoY to $5.6B in Nov. 2025, led by real estate, with strong fundraising and deal activity.