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VC Funding Digest

Monday, August 17, 2026

Covering news from – · 2 rounds · 6 news items · aggregated from 4 sources

Venture capital activity on August 14, 2026, saw continued investment in foundational AI models and infrastructure, with notable mentions of DeepSeek and GLM-5.3. The headlines also hinted at broader trends, including advancements in fusion energy and potential shifts in the metaverse landscape.

Funding rounds

Tap & Go#

Led by Cashflows

Tap & Go received an investment from Cashflows as two UK FinTechs collaborate.

Sources:

  • EU-Startups — Two female-led UK FinTechs join forces as Cashflows invests in Blackpool’s Tap & Go

InduPro#

$77M

InduPro raised $77M and has commenced its first human trial for a cancer drug.

Sources:

  • GeekWire — InduPro raises $77M, begins first human trial of cancer drug

News & Analysis

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