Startups & Entrepreneurship

Yocale.ai to Present at Bermuda Capital Event, Seeking Investor Relations After CSE Listing
Yocale.ai Inc., an AI-powered operating system for the beauty and wellness industry, will participate in the 3rd Annual Bermuda Capital Event hosted by CEM to build long-term capital relationships following its recent listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

New Platform 'Miami es Mundial' Launches to Showcase World Cup Business Opportunities
Acta Diurna Urbis Group Corp. launches Miami es Mundial, a digital platform highlighting business, investment, and economic opportunities in Miami and South Florida surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

CircleHub Launches Discovery Engine Targeting Students as Instagram Alternative
CircleHub's new Discovery Engine aims to connect students with creators and brands, positioning itself as a focused alternative to Instagram with tools for authentic interaction and a goal of reaching 1 million users.

Pocket Creatives Warns Smaller Brands Face Bigger Risk from Poor Visual Planning
London-based production team Pocket Creatives highlights that for start-ups and challenger brands, getting visual planning wrong costs more, as campaign-ready visuals are now part of launch infrastructure.

Planet Ventures Portfolio Company Antaris Achieves Key Milestone with Space Infrastructure Collaboration
Antaris, a portfolio company of Planet Ventures, signed an agreement with Transcelestial to develop a space-based ISR architecture with optical communications, set for flight validation in Q4 2026, highlighting growth in satellite communications and defense technologies.

One Week Left to Apply for Inaugural PurposeBuilt100 Recognition for Fast-Growing Purpose-Driven Companies
Purpose-driven companies have one week to apply for the inaugural PurposeBuilt100, a national ranking of the fastest-growing US companies combining growth with social or environmental impact, with winners gaining visibility at a televised showcase.

tonies Extends CEO Tobias Wann's Contract Through 2029 to Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
Tonies' supervisory board extended CEO Tobias Wann's contract through 2029, endorsing his strategic direction after revenue grew from EUR 361 million to EUR 630 million and adjusted EBITDA margin more than doubled under his leadership.

Nocera Launches AI-Focused Venture Platform Through Digital Innovations Group Partnership
Nocera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCRA) announced a binding agreement with Digital Innovations Group to establish Digital Innovations Venture Group, a strategic venture platform aimed at identifying, funding, and accelerating emerging technology companies, marking a key step in Nocera's transformation into a diversified technology holding company.

BOXABL Unveils Conceptual UFO Habitat for Future Lunar and Planetary Settlements
BOXABL introduces a conceptual foldable habitat for space settlements, while keeping its core mission on Earth housing affordability.

Rejuvenate Bio and Eisana Health Win Top Honors at Superpowers for Good Live Pitch
Two companies, Rejuvenate Bio and Eisana Health, won top awards at the Superpowers for Good Live Pitch event, highlighting innovative approaches to age-related diseases and cancer treatment side effects.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Secures $17.5M Investment from VisionWave to Boost AI-Powered Defense Tech
Foresight Autonomous Holdings has announced a strategic investment from VisionWave Holdings, combining their sensing technologies to develop advanced AI-enhanced defense solutions for counter-drone and border security applications.

Regentis Biomaterials Advances European Commercial Launch for GelrinC with Surgeon Training Program
Regentis Biomaterials plans to start European surgeon training for its CE Mark-approved knee cartilage treatment GelrinC in Q3 2026, marking a key step toward commercialization.

Developer Daniel Kaufman Shifts Strategy to Simpler, Smaller Deals for Greater Impact
Los Angeles developer Daniel Kaufman is refocusing his portfolio on simpler, mission-aligned projects he can explain in two sentences, arguing that smaller deals in undersupplied markets can deliver strong returns with less complexity.

HKTDC Brings 24 Hong Kong Startups to Paris VivaTech 2026 to Showcase Innovations and Attract Global Investment
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council will host a 'Hong Kong Tech Pavilion' at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, featuring 24 startups in AI, health tech, and sustainability to connect with global investors and foster international collaboration.

Alabama Contractor Expands to Three Trades Across Two States After 25 Years in Business
Engle Services Heating & Air - Electrical - Plumbing has grown from a single-trade HVAC company to a multi-licensed provider serving central Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, now employing 43 people and holding certifications across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says He Wouldn't Start the Company Again Knowing the Hardships
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang revealed he would not re-found the company if he had known the immense hardships, including near-bankruptcy and personal sacrifices, highlighting the often-unseen emotional toll of building a tech giant.

Wearable Devices Launches Mudra Pro for Early Pre-Orders, Expanding AI-Powered Neural Wristband Capabilities
Wearable Devices Ltd. announced the early pre-order launch of Mudra Pro, an AI-powered neural wristband with expanded sensing capabilities, aiming to accelerate development and commercialization for OEMs and enterprise teams.

Round Rock Council Member Michelle Ly Juggles Business Empire, City Governance, and Motherhood on New Podcast
Episode 76 of the Rock Solid podcast reveals how Michelle Ly balances three businesses, city council duties, and family on minimal sleep, highlighting Round Rock's strategic growth and the personal costs of civic leadership.

American Heart Association Selects Eight Startups for Heart and Brain Health Accelerator
Eight innovative health tech companies have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a collaboration between the American Heart Association and MedTech Innovator, aiming to advance cardiovascular and neurological care through novel technologies.

Earth Science Tech CEO to Present at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Conference
Earth Science Tech CEO Giorgio Saumat will present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 conference, highlighting the company's vertically integrated healthcare platform.

Harvest Table Founders Discuss Amazon Launch and Clean-Label Philosophy in Citybiz Interview
The founders of The Harvest Table, a South African wellness brand, were featured in a Citybiz interview following the launch of their clean collagen and plant-based nutrition line on Amazon in the U.S.

Yocale.ai Appoints Former Electronic Arts CTO as Data and Intelligence Advisor
Yocale.ai has appointed Marija Radulovic-Nastic, former CTO of Electronic Arts, to its Advisory Board to drive AI strategy for beauty and wellness businesses, signaling the company's commitment to embedding intelligence into its platform.

SPARC AI Establishes Ukrainian Subsidiary to Test Drone Software in Active Combat Zone
SPARC AI Inc. has set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Ukraine, directly embedding its Overwatch software platform in one of the most demanding drone warfare environments to validate its GPS-jamming resistant technology.

Founders Live NYC Returns After Hiatus to Tap Into City's AI-Driven Startup Boom
Founders Live NYC relaunches June 26 at Herald Square, aiming to become a key launch point for early-stage startups amid New York's surging AI-driven tech ecosystem.

Gaxos.ai Gains Additional AWS Funding for AI Sales Coaching Platform
Gaxos.ai secured additional funding from Amazon Web Services to develop its AI-powered sales coaching platform, signaling strong enterprise potential and market expansion.

Quantum BioPharma Highlights Lucid-MS and unbuzzd Growth Potential in BioMedWire Podcast
Quantum BioPharma's co-founder discusses the unmet need in multiple sclerosis treatment with Lucid-MS and the commercial potential of unbuzzd, as the company prepares for a Phase 2 trial.

From Brooklyn to Retail Giant: Mitch Gould’s Distribution Empire Transforms Health and Wellness Market
Mitch Gould, founder of Nutritional Products International, reveals his journey from a Brooklyn retail family to building a distribution platform that placed products in tens of thousands of U.S. stores, including Walmart and Amazon, where he grew the sports nutrition category from zero to over $100 million.

Vertex Micro Fest Launches as First National Vertical Film Festival in the U.S., Starting in Atlanta
Vertex Micro Fest becomes America's first national vertical film festival, dedicated to mobile-first storytelling and micro dramas, launching in Atlanta before expanding to other major cities.

From Sleeping in His Car to Shark Tank: Destin Bell's Startup Journey Offers Lessons for Founders
Destin Bell, founder of Card.io, shares his journey from homelessness to landing a deal on Shark Tank and his new role as gBETA Round Rock program manager, offering hard-won advice on fundraising, co-founder dynamics, and AI tools.

HKTDC Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations with Mobile Design Gallery Tour Across Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council kicks off its 60th anniversary with a mobile exhibition showcasing local brands, highlighting Hong Kong's creative resilience and supporting SMEs.