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Startup News—nripn—March 24, 2026

Compliance Startup Delve Faces Allegations of Fabricating Certifications Delve, a compliance startup backed by Y Combinator, has recently disabled the "book a demo" option on its website amid serious allegations of providing fake certifications to its clients. These accusations were brought to light in a Substack post by an anonymous whistleblower known as “DeepDelver,” who

Startup News—nripn—March 24, 2026

Bengaluru's Swish Secures $38 Million in Series B Funding Swish, a food delivery startup based in Bengaluru, has successfully raised $38 million in its latest funding round, signaling strong investor interest in its unique 10-minute fresh food delivery service. Founded just 18 months ago, the company is quickly making a name for itself in the

Startup News—nripn—March 24, 2026

Emil Michael Discusses Government-Industry Tensions in New Podcast Interview Emil Michael, a senior technology official at the Department of Defense (DoD), has recently re-entered the spotlight as the government grapples with its ongoing conflict with Anthropic. A newly released podcast interview provides an in-depth glimpse into Michael's perspective on this dispute, as well as reflections

Startup News—nripn—March 23, 2026

Air Street Capital Secures $232 Million for Fund III London-based Air Street Capital has successfully raised $232 million for its third fund, targeting early-stage artificial intelligence companies across Europe and North America, the firm announced on Monday. Investment Strategy and Fund Size The fund will allocate investments ranging from $500,000 to $15 million, with selected

Startup News—nripn—March 23, 2026

Russian Authorities Block Access to Paywall Bypass Site Archive.today Archive.today, a well-known paywall bypass website, along with several associated domains such as .is and .ph, has been blocked by Russian authorities. Visitors attempting to access the site encountered error pages as of Monday, as confirmed by TechCrunch’s tests from the U.S. East Coast. Russian users

Corporate Acquisitions—nripn—March 23, 2026

"LATAM FinTech investments decline 31% YoY as cautious investors rethink strategies, signaling a shift in the region’s financial landscape."

Startup News—nripn—March 23, 2026

Owner of Adult Creator Network OnlyFans Dies at 43 Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the adult creator platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a battle with cancer. The company confirmed the news on Monday, expressing deep sadness over his passing. A spokesperson noted that Radvinsky’s family has requested privacy during

Market Insights—nripn—March 23, 2026

WealthTech deal activity took a significant hit in 2025. The global sector recorded just 809 deals, down 47% from the 1,533 completed in 2024. To put that in perspective, the peak in 2021 saw 7,959 deals, which means the market has now contracted by 90% from its high-water mark. Total funding told a similar story.

Startup News—nripn—March 23, 2026

Compliance Startup Faces Serious Allegations of Misrepresentation An anonymous Substack post has emerged this week, accusing compliance startup Delve of misleading its clients by falsely assuring them of compliance with privacy and security regulations. These allegations suggest that hundreds of customers may be exposed to potential legal risks under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Market Insights—nripn—March 23, 2026

Decline in European FinTech Investments in 2025 The European FinTech sector experienced a downturn in 2025, with investments falling by 11% year-over-year. This decline reflects a continued contraction from earlier peak years, as both funding and deal activity have remained significantly below the highs of 2021. Funding Overview and Deal Activity In 2025, total funding

Startup News—nripn—March 23, 2026

Nvidia’s GTC Conference Showcases Ambitious Innovations Nvidia's recent GTC conference featured groundbreaking announcements, including trillion-dollar sales projections, advanced graphics technology designed to enhance realism in video games, and a call for every organization to adopt an OpenClaw strategy. The event even introduced a robotic version of Disney’s beloved snowman Olaf from "Frozen," leaving attendees both

Market Insights—nripn—March 23, 2026

Q4 2025 Sees Significant Growth in US WealthTech Investments The US WealthTech sector experienced a robust 27% year-over-year growth in deal activity during the fourth quarter of 2025. This positive trend indicates a stronger momentum since late 2024, although the funding levels show mixed results across various transactions. Investment Figures Highlight Market Resilience In Q4