Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 19)
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Auto tech cos raise $1.3 bn across 97 funding rounds in 2026 so far: Tracxn
The funding rounds were led by ride-hailing firm Rapido's $240 million, followed by electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy's $180 million and River's $102 million
Space travel: Japan retrieves samples from Mars moon – with German rover "Idefix" on board
The MMX probe is intended to bring soil samples from Phobos to Earth. The German-French rover Idefix will explore the landing site in advance. The mission will start on Tuesday.
IEAE Hanoi 2026 to spotlight smart electronics trends
The 2026 Vietnam International Electronics Smart Appliances Expo will showcase emerging trends as demand for consumer electronics and smart home devices grows
Nabta Health advances $3 million pre-Series A with backing from PVP
UAE-based healthtech startup Nabta Health has secured a fresh investment from Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), which led the second close of the company's ongoing $3 million pre-Series A round.
US and China compete for influence in Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to strike deals across resource-rich Central Asia and reverse Chinese inroads.
German VCs call for €15B annual funding boost to build the next generation of tech giants
Today the German federal government is holding its first investor conference: the Invest in Germany Summit The event focuses on what Germany needs right now as a business and investment destination.