Startup news and updates: daily roundup (November 05, 2026)

altM, a Bengaluru-based specialty chemicals company, completed a Series A round led by existing and new investors. The funds will support expansion of manufacturing capacity, R&D strengthening, customer qualification programs, and team growth. The investment marks altM's transition from pilot to commercial-scale production.

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