Watch 2026

• Inc42, powered by Peak XV Partners, has released its "30 Startups To Watch" list for July 2026, highlighting early-stage companies in AI, EV, and manufacturing. • The list features Vimag, a startup that has developed software for real-time motor performance optimization and wireless energy transmission to eliminate physical connections. • Vimag's technology is designed for versatile application across defense, energy systems, industrial equipment, and electric vehicles.

• WWE is hosting SummerSlam 2026, a premium live event taking place over two nights in Minnesota starting Saturday, August 1. • The event will feature six major title bouts, including competitions for the World Heavyweight, Women’s World, and WWE Intercontinental Championships. • This event serves as a marquee summer spectacle for the organization, following the momentum from the recent Night of Champions.

• Several young stars from the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) are targeting moves to European clubs during the Summer 2026 transfer window. • Sebastian Berhalter has already completed a transfer, while Tyler Adams is among the players currently linked to potential moves. • These transfers follow a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup run where the USMNT broke records and reached the round of 16 on home soil.

• Marble Collective, an AI platform designed to centralize and amplify the professional profiles and media of women leaders, has successfully raised $550,000. • The funding was secured through a Venture round as part of the broader NYC startup activity reported on July 30, 2026. • This investment highlights a growing trend of venture capital flowing into AI-driven tools specifically aimed at professional visibility for women.

• Pangram Labs, an AI research lab specializing in detection systems for AI-generated content, raised $9 million in venture funding. • The funding round included contributions from several investors, including Menlo Ventures, Haystack, ScOp Venture Capital, Script Capital, and Cadenza. • This investment highlights the growing demand for tools that can accurately distinguish between human and AI-produced material.

• DeepSeek raised ¥50B and NEURA Robotics secured $1.4B in funding, highlighting the flow of capital into AI and robotics. • Ramp closed a $750M funding round, demonstrating the large scale of investments in key sectors like infrastructure. • Investors such as Accel, Coatue, and Y Combinator participated in significant funding rounds, indicating strong interest in startups like Flourish, which combines humans and AI for employee coaching and mental health support.

• AlleyWatch released its daily funding report for NYC startups on July 27, 2026, highlighting several new venture capital and seed deals. • Health care company MeridianMade raised $20.3 million in funding from 36 different investors, according to a recent SEC filing. • GlossGenius officially rebranded as Genius AI coinciding with the announcement of its latest financing round.