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NeoCognition, a startup Su describes as a research lab developing self-learning AI agents, has just emerged from stealth with $40 million in seed funding.

South African venture capital firm Hlayisani Capital has held a first close of R500m ($30.97m) for its second fund, Hlayisani Venture Fund II (HVF II)

Beltone Holding has launched a dedicated private equity platform, broadening its investment capabilities to cover the full funding lifecycle from pre-seed through to pre-IPO.

Health-tech startup Biopeak has raised $2.7 million in a follow-on funding round led by NKSquared, the investment vehicle of Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath.

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