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Early stage funding continues as AI focus remains strong
Knight Fintech and PowerUp Money raised fresh funding as investors remained selective, with AI driven models drawing continued interest.
Startup funding activity remained selective, with Knight Fintech raising $23.6 million in a round led by Accel, while PowerUp Money secured $12 million from Peak XV. Investors continued to favour companies with clear revenue visibility and AI driven use cases. The broader AI adoption trend supported optimism for startup activity in 2026, despite cautious deployment of capital.