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Olee Space Secures $3 Million from Rockstud Capital & Global Investors to Advance Laser-Based Quantum Communications and Directed Energy Weapon Systems
StartupTalky
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23d ago
Medial
Olee.space, a Mumbai-based firm specializing in laser-based communication and photonics defense, has secured $3 million in seed funding from Rockstud Capital and other global investors. Founded by IIT Bombay alumnus James Solomon and engineer Suman Hiremath, the company focuses on quantum-encrypted laser communications and directed energy weapon systems. With this funding, olee.space aims to scale its production, advance communication protocols, and expand its defense technology roadmap, aligning with India's strategic technology goals.
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Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round
Entrackr
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23d ago
Medial
Olee.space, a laser-based communication and photonics defense system, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round from Rockstud Capital and other global investors. The fresh funds will be allocated towards scaling production, advancing its quantum-secure communication protocols, and expanding its defense tech roadmap, Olee.space said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by James Solomon and Suman Hiremath, Olee.space is a photonics and defense technology company that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons. Its advanced solutions include resilient systems for terrestrial, inter-satellite, and ground-to-space links, designed for low latency, maximum security, and optimized data throughput. As per the Pune-based startup, Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) uses low-powered infrared laser beams to deliver ultra-fast, secure data links across land, air, sea, and space. Olee.space’s DEW platform, which is under development for anti-drone/UAV and anti-satellite operations, is designed to deliver precision tracking, real-time targeting, and neutralization of aerial threats. “I have always been fascinated by how lasers function. Working with light gives me happiness and I am here to do as much justice to this domain as any of my able team members. What we do here is rewarding to the country, and would continue doing so,” said James Solomon, founder and CEO of Olee.
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A secretive space plane is set to launch and test quantum navigation technology
Arstechnica
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1m ago
Medial
The US Space Force's X-37B space plane, resembling a small Space Shuttle, is set to launch its eighth mission in August 2025 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This mission will test high-bandwidth inter-satellite laser communications and new quantum navigation technology. The latter, a quantum inertial sensor, aims to improve navigation without relying on GPS, beneficial in contested environments and deep space. Built by Boeing, the X-37B has two active models with prior missions reaching 908 days in space.
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Cyber security firm QNu Labs bags Rs 60 crore from govt's NQM, others
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Bengaluru-based QNu Labs, a quantum cybersecurity startup, raised Rs 60 crore in a Series A round led by the National Quantum Mission (NQM), marking the government's first strategic investment in a private deep tech startup focused on quantum communications. The startup, incubated at IIT-Madras, offers quantum key distribution (QKD) systems and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) tools to secure sensitive data against potential quantum computer threats. Total funding for QNu Labs now amounts to $20 million.
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Spain's Multiverse raises $217 million for compressing AI models
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Spanish AI firm Multiverse Computing has secured €189 million ($217 million) from investors including Bullhound Capital, HP Inc, Forgepoint Capital, and Toshiba to advance its AI model compression technology. This innovation reduces large language model sizes by up to 95% without performance loss, cutting costs by 80%. The technology mimics quantum systems without requiring quantum computers. With this funding, Multiverse becomes Spain's largest AI startup, joining top European AI startups.
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Apple is already defending iMessage against tomorrow’s quantum computing attacks - StartupNews.fyi
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is introducing a new cryptographic protocol called PQ3 to iMessage in its upcoming software updates. The protocol aims to strengthen encryption and enhance defense against potential quantum computing attacks. While quantum computing attacks are not yet widely seen as a threat, Apple is taking proactive steps to protect against them in the future. The company claims that PQ3 enables iMessage to reach Level 3 security, surpassing other popular messaging apps like Signal. By rebuilding the cryptographic protocol from scratch, Apple aims to advance end-to-end encryption and stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities.
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How New Electrode Material Could Cut Supercapacitor Energy Storage Cost
OutlookIndia
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4m ago
Medial
Researchers from Nagaland University have developed a cost-effective, patented method to produce advanced graphene-based electrode material for supercapacitors, promising lower costs, high performance, and rapid production. This innovation could significantly advance energy storage solutions for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles. The new electrode material exhibits superior electrochemical properties and offers a fivefold increase in gravimetric energy density while maintaining high energy retention, making it suitable for large-scale applications and improving grid stability.
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Drone Swarms Are About to Change the Balance of Military Power
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Drone technology has become increasingly pervasive on the modern battlefield, posing a potential shift in the global balance of military power. The low cost and simplicity of drones make them accessible and widely available, allowing for unconventional warfare strategies. However, the true potential of drones lies in their ability to be deployed in swarms directed by artificial intelligence (AI). The future of warfare will be determined by the systems of weapons driven by AI, rather than individual weapon systems. The winning side will be the one that develops the most advanced AI decision-making capabilities to outpace adversaries in a brain-on-brain conflict. The AI arms race will define the current era, and if placed in the wrong hands, AI dominance could become a tool of conquest.
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Advance Mobility, iRasus, Uravu, SportsSkill rake in early-stage cheques
VCCircle
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10m ago
Medial
Fleet operator Advance Mobility, energy analytics company iRasus Technologies, sustainable water infrastructure startup Uravu, and sports-tech startup SportsSkill have all recently secured early-stage funding. Advance Mobility raised $3 million, iRasus raised Rs 4 crore, Uravu's funding round was led by AWE Funds, and SportsSkill received undisclosed funding from WestBridge Capital co-founder KP Balaraj. These funds will be used to scale operations, expand market presence, and further develop their respective technologies and solutions.
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Deeptech startup Sthyr Energy raises $1 million from Speciale Invest, Antares Ventures
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Sthyr Energy, a deep-tech startup founded by IIT Madras researchers, secured $1 million in seed funding from Speciale Invest and Antares Ventures. The startup is developing zinc-air battery systems for long-duration energy storage, using non-flammable, water-based electrolytes for safety. The funding will advance research, development, and scaling of their product, which presents a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This technology aims to support renewable energy adoption in sectors like grid operations and defense.
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Hydrogen Mem-Tech secures funding to expand clean hydrogen production
Entrackr
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9m ago
Medial
Hydrogen separation technology startup Hydrogen Mem-Tech has secured a strategic investment co-led by Peak Sustainability Ventures and London-based AP Ventures. This investment grants Peak a 10.5% ownership stake, positioning them as a vital partner in Hydrogen Mem-Tech’s global expansion and mission to advance sustainable energy solutions. The Norway-based Hydrogen Mem-Tech is supported by prominent climate investors, including Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Shell Ventures, Yara Growth Ventures, and SINTEF. According to a press release, the funds will be used to scale operations, develop a new hydrogen separation unit with five times the current capacity, and accelerate green hydrogen production globally, with a particular focus on making the technology feasible for India’s energy sector. Founded in 2017, Hydrogen Mem-Tech aims to drive the green transition with its state-of-the-art hydrogen separation technology, integrated with carbon capture. The company's flagship product, Palladium Separators, is a patented technology that converts bio- and natural gases into pure hydrogen, catering to various applications, including fuel cells for vehicles and industrial processes. The technology enables the separation and purification of ultra-pure hydrogen for use in fuel cells in vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, trains, and ships. Samir Shah will join Hydrogen Mem-Tech’s board of directors. The company’s membrane-based separation technology provides an efficient solution for extracting hydrogen from various gas streams and green ammonia applications, offering significant cost and efficiency advantages. Hydrogen Mem-Tech asserts that its innovation will contribute substantially to achieving global sustainability goals. Peak Sustainability Ventures, a sustainability-focused venture capital fund, aims to support breakthrough innovations in sectors like new energy, water, food systems, and climate tech. Its portfolio includes companies like Indra Water, SustLabs, and Proeon.
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