Startup Funding News Today, September 2, 2026: Félix, HyImpulse, Lasso, PeopleX & More
Summary
This article covers a batch of new financings across fintech, enterprise AI, cybersecurity, vertical SaaS, diagnostics, materials, and space technology. Félix raised $200 million to expand its WhatsApp-based remittance platform into lending and savings. PeopleX, Lasso Security, Enhance, Metal, and others also secured new capital to scale products, expand into new markets, or build deeper infrastructure. The piece emphasizes how investors are backing companies that own workflow data, technical bottlenecks, and distribution channels.
Funding
Amount
$200.0M
Total raised
Date
September 1, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
iAngels, ClearSky, Entrée Capital, SingTel Innov8, Phaze Ventures, Asabys Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners, Bayern Kapital, Join Capital, Pioneer Fund, Apex Ventures, Indus Valley Capital, General Catalyst, One Capital, Kumpulan Modal Perdana, Global Ventures, ACE Management
Lead investors
Company
felixpago.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Fintech, Banking and Payments
General Fintech
Payment Processing
Functions
Human Resources
Sales and Customer Experience
Workforce Management
