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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Big Number: $6 Billion

Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to compete with A.I. giants like OpenAI. Musk emphasizes caution despite accelerating A.I. development in his companies' products. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's AI Company Announces Ungodly Sum of Money to Beat OpenAI

Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence startup raised $6 billion, becoming the second most valuable AI startup at $24 billion, but still trailing behind OpenAI with over $80 billion. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to fund its race against ChatGPT and all the rest

Elon Musk's xAI valued at $18 billion with plans for AI supercomputer by late next year. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

X Secures $6B in Funding for AI Projects

Elon Musk's xAI secures $6 billion funding, benefits from connections to other Musk-led companies, aiming to compete with big AI players. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

xAI, Elon Musk's OpenAI rival, is closing on $6B in funding and X, his social network, is already one of its shareholders | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's competitor xAI is raising $6 billion with changing deal terms and high investor demand. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

The Big Number: $6 Billion

Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to compete with A.I. giants like OpenAI. Musk emphasizes caution despite accelerating A.I. development in his companies' products. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's AI Company Announces Ungodly Sum of Money to Beat OpenAI

Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence startup raised $6 billion, becoming the second most valuable AI startup at $24 billion, but still trailing behind OpenAI with over $80 billion. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI raises $6 billion to fund its race against ChatGPT and all the rest

Elon Musk's xAI valued at $18 billion with plans for AI supercomputer by late next year. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

X Secures $6B in Funding for AI Projects

Elon Musk's xAI secures $6 billion funding, benefits from connections to other Musk-led companies, aiming to compete with big AI players. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

xAI, Elon Musk's OpenAI rival, is closing on $6B in funding and X, his social network, is already one of its shareholders | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's competitor xAI is raising $6 billion with changing deal terms and high investor demand. [ more ]
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WIRED
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How Advertising Broke the World

Misinformation is funded unwittingly by big brands through programmatic advertising. [ more ]
Shopify
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How To Write a Business Plan in 9 Steps (2024) - Shopify

A great business plan helps clarify strategy, identify roadblocks, determine resources, evaluate viability of the idea.
Founders can find value in researching their idea and market, understanding the strategy behind tactics through writing a business plan. [ more ]
#startup
TNW | Sustainability
2 weeks ago
European startups

Berlin startup Cloover bags $114M to help consumers switch to solar

Cloover raised $114mn to accelerate Europe's renewable energy transition. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Information security

Bolster, creator of the CheckPhish phishing tracker, raises $14M led by Microsoft's M12 | TechCrunch

A dodgy email with a malicious link remains a top cyber threat. Bolster, an AI startup, raises $14 million to combat phishing attacks for businesses. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Holistic AI, Founded by DeepMind Alumni, Secures $200M in Funding

Holistic AI, led by former DeepMind members, secures $200 million funding for multi-agent AI models aiming for genuine AGI capabilities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

'Wallet-as-a-service' startup Ansa raises $14 million with female investors leading the way | TechCrunch

Ansa raises $14M in Series A funding, with female investors contributing 95.6% to the round. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen was sold at an auction for 16 BTC, benefiting a Bitcoin layer-2 startup called Tirrel Corp. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding | TechCrunch

ShareChat's valuation plummeted below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion, despite positive growth and user base. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
2 weeks ago
European startups

Berlin startup Cloover bags $114M to help consumers switch to solar

Cloover raised $114mn to accelerate Europe's renewable energy transition. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Information security

Bolster, creator of the CheckPhish phishing tracker, raises $14M led by Microsoft's M12 | TechCrunch

A dodgy email with a malicious link remains a top cyber threat. Bolster, an AI startup, raises $14 million to combat phishing attacks for businesses. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Holistic AI, Founded by DeepMind Alumni, Secures $200M in Funding

Holistic AI, led by former DeepMind members, secures $200 million funding for multi-agent AI models aiming for genuine AGI capabilities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

'Wallet-as-a-service' startup Ansa raises $14 million with female investors leading the way | TechCrunch

Ansa raises $14M in Series A funding, with female investors contributing 95.6% to the round. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen was sold at an auction for 16 BTC, benefiting a Bitcoin layer-2 startup called Tirrel Corp. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding | TechCrunch

ShareChat's valuation plummeted below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion, despite positive growth and user base. [ more ]
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#investors
Crunchbase News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

CoreWeave Raises $7.5B In Debt For AI Push

CoreWeave secured significant funding, totaling over $12 billion in equity and debt in the past 12 months. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunch

Anthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunch

Investors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads. [ more ]
Crunchbase News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

CoreWeave Raises $7.5B In Debt For AI Push

CoreWeave secured significant funding, totaling over $12 billion in equity and debt in the past 12 months. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunch

Anthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunch

Investors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads. [ more ]
moreinvestors
siliconvalleyjournals.com
3 weeks ago
European startups

Resilience Raises $25M to Expand Remote Oncology Patient Monitoring

Resilience raised $25 million for oncology remote monitoring, expanding in Europe. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Pete Buttigieg slams Lauren Boebert's hypocrisy in just one sentence - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg challenges Rep. Lauren Boebert for trying to take credit for funding she opposed. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago
Education

New report says Hispanic Serving Institutions "do more with less"

HSIs 'do more with less,' producing positive outcomes for students despite receiving less funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures | TechCrunch

The autonomous navigation market for ships is projected to grow significantly, with companies like Orca AI pioneering the technology. [ more ]
#ai-startup
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Startup Praktika raises 28 Million to bring personalised AI tutors to language learning

Praktika secures 28 million funding to offer AI-generated virtual private tutors for language learning. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

DeepL, the AI language translation startup, nabs $300M on a $2B valuation to focus on B2B growth | TechCrunch

AI startup DeepL secures $300 million in funding, now valued at $2 billion, to boost sales and marketing efforts and research and development. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

UK's Wayve raises $1B in Europe's largest ever AI funding round

Wayve, a London-based AI startup working on embodied AI systems for autonomous vehicles, secured $1bn in funding, led by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Startup Praktika raises 28 Million to bring personalised AI tutors to language learning

Praktika secures 28 million funding to offer AI-generated virtual private tutors for language learning. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

DeepL, the AI language translation startup, nabs $300M on a $2B valuation to focus on B2B growth | TechCrunch

AI startup DeepL secures $300 million in funding, now valued at $2 billion, to boost sales and marketing efforts and research and development. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

UK's Wayve raises $1B in Europe's largest ever AI funding round

Wayve, a London-based AI startup working on embodied AI systems for autonomous vehicles, secured $1bn in funding, led by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft. [ more ]
moreai-startup
www.cnbc.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon, Meta back Scale AI in $1 billion funding deal that values firm at $14 billion

Scale AI raised $1 billion in a Series F funding-round, doubling its valuation to $13.8 billion, with notable new and existing investors. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Praktika raises $35.5M to use AI avatars to make learning languages feel more natural | TechCrunch

Praktika utilizes AI-powered avatars to create a personalized language learning experience replicating human-to-human interaction for a more natural feel. [ more ]
#expansion
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

Vitesse, a payments and treasury management platform for insurers, raises $93M to fuel US expansion | TechCrunch

UK fintech Vitesse raises $93 million Series C funding led by KKR for U.S. expansion. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
European startups

Agora Raises $34M in Series B Funding

Agora successfully concluded a $34 million Series B funding round enabling expansion and enhancement of real estate investment management solutions. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

Vitesse, a payments and treasury management platform for insurers, raises $93M to fuel US expansion | TechCrunch

UK fintech Vitesse raises $93 million Series C funding led by KKR for U.S. expansion. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
European startups

Agora Raises $34M in Series B Funding

Agora successfully concluded a $34 million Series B funding round enabling expansion and enhancement of real estate investment management solutions. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Medicine

$750K awarded to Maimonides Health to continue its NY State Abortion Access Program

Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn received $750,000 in funding for upgrades to their Early Pregnancy Assessment Center under the NY State Abortion Access Program. [ more ]
#e-commerce
Alleywatch
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Cover Genius Raises $80M for its Embeddable Insurance Platform

Brands must align with customers' digital lifestyles to succeed in the evolving internet landscape. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meesho, an Indian social commerce with 150M transacting users, secures $275M in new funding | TechCrunch

Meesho is expanding in smaller Indian cities with a focus on value-conscious customers. [ more ]
Alleywatch
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Cover Genius Raises $80M for its Embeddable Insurance Platform

Brands must align with customers' digital lifestyles to succeed in the evolving internet landscape. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meesho, an Indian social commerce with 150M transacting users, secures $275M in new funding | TechCrunch

Meesho is expanding in smaller Indian cities with a focus on value-conscious customers. [ more ]
moree-commerce
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Education

Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast

Universities face financial challenges due to losses in income from teaching home students and research, and a diminished international student market impacted by government rhetoric and policies. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Phenomix Sciences Raises $7.8M in Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Obesity Precision Medicine

Phenomix Sciences secured $7.8 million funding for precision medicine in obesity to accelerate commercialization and adoption of MyPhenome test. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

SmarterDx Raises $50M for is Clinical AI Platform That Lets Hospitals Manage Revenue Cycles with Accurate Billing

Investments in refining billing processes can improve financial outcomes for healthcare providers, reducing claim denials and enhancing revenue.
SmarterDx's clinical AI platform automates the generation of billing codes, reduces claim denials, streamlines staffing requirements, and increases revenue. [ more ]
RealAgriculture.com
1 month ago
Canada news

New fusarium head blight risk mapping tool launched for Prairie farmers

Farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba have a new risk mapping tool for assessing FHB, damaged kernels, and DON levels in wheat and barley based on real-time weather data. [ more ]
#nyc-startups
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/16/2024

Symitri, a privacy enhancing technology for digital advertising, secured $8.5M funding from eight investors. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/9/2024

The latest NYC startup funding includes Provable Markets, Liquid Diamonds, and ShelterZoom, showcasing investments in alternative trading, diamond sourcing, and blockchain platforms. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2024

Beehiiv raised $33M, Teleskope raised $5M, The Rounds raised $18.3M in funding for NYC startups. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/16/2024

Symitri, a privacy enhancing technology for digital advertising, secured $8.5M funding from eight investors. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/9/2024

The latest NYC startup funding includes Provable Markets, Liquid Diamonds, and ShelterZoom, showcasing investments in alternative trading, diamond sourcing, and blockchain platforms. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2024

Beehiiv raised $33M, Teleskope raised $5M, The Rounds raised $18.3M in funding for NYC startups. [ more ]
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#public-schools
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Actor Anthony Ramos, BK Borough President Revive Bushwick School Arts Program

Bringing free after-school theater education back to public schools in Bushwick with funding from Antonio Reynoso and Anthony Ramos. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Education

NYC parents outraged over Eric Adams retaining mayoral control of schools

Parents express concerns over Mayor Adams' renewed control of city's public schools. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Actor Anthony Ramos, BK Borough President Revive Bushwick School Arts Program

Bringing free after-school theater education back to public schools in Bushwick with funding from Antonio Reynoso and Anthony Ramos. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Education

NYC parents outraged over Eric Adams retaining mayoral control of schools

Parents express concerns over Mayor Adams' renewed control of city's public schools. [ more ]
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MedCity News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

SmarterDx Rakes In $50M For Its AI That Helps Hospitals Capture More Revenue - MedCity News

SmarterDx closed a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing total funding to $71 million, providing healthcare AI solutions for clinical review and quality audits. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London politics

How long soon would Labour deliver 40,000 NHS appointments?

Keir Starmer emphasizes ready-to-go election pledges with plans for NHS appointments. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

The Education Department's $50 million FAFSA completion push

Funding is crucial for organizations assisting with FAFSA submissions to support students during challenging times. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Here's how much Mississauga's mayoral candidates have raised so far | CBC News

Money plays a significant role in political campaigns, impacting candidates' visibility and competitiveness. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

NYC public school system got billions more in funding since 2020 despite shrinking enrollment: analysis

Despite a significant drop in student enrollment, the New York City public school system has received billions in additional funding since 2020. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Health

Exclusive: New program creates "youth corps" for mental health

The program connects young people to mental health support by having peers help them, fostering trust and comfort in seeking help. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Gorgias Raises $29M in New Funding

Gorgias secures $29 million in funding to enhance AI tools for ecommerce support. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Red River music venues push Council on funding expected from February resolution - Austin Monitor

Red River Cultural District seeks annual city funding for planning and marketing efforts. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

When Newsom flies to Italy, a little-known nonprofit will foot the bill. Here's what to know

The California State Protocol Foundation, tied to Gov. Newsom, funds his international trips. The foundation assists with ceremonial events and official travel expenses. [ more ]
#california
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

California is offering drivers $400 gift cards to test its alternative to the gas tax

California is exploring new ways to fund road repairs as gas tax revenue declines with the rise of electric vehicles. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom wants California cities to plan housing for homeless - without money to fund it

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sponsors bill to encourage cities to include homeless in housing plans. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
California

Active Transportation Program Calls for Volunteer Evaluators - Streetsblog California

Volunteers needed for California's Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 applications evaluation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

These Bay Area cities, counties received CA homeless encampment cleanup grant funding

Gov. Newsom allocates nearly $200 million to clean up homeless encampments in California, focusing on compassionate and effective solutions. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

California is offering drivers $400 gift cards to test its alternative to the gas tax

California is exploring new ways to fund road repairs as gas tax revenue declines with the rise of electric vehicles. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Gavin Newsom wants California cities to plan housing for homeless - without money to fund it

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sponsors bill to encourage cities to include homeless in housing plans. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
California

Active Transportation Program Calls for Volunteer Evaluators - Streetsblog California

Volunteers needed for California's Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 applications evaluation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
California

These Bay Area cities, counties received CA homeless encampment cleanup grant funding

Gov. Newsom allocates nearly $200 million to clean up homeless encampments in California, focusing on compassionate and effective solutions. [ more ]
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www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Rescue plan to restart skills courses for autistic children

The Sycamore Trust in East London restarted a life skills course for autistic children aged 10-17 with funding from City Bridge Foundation, ensuring support and respite for families. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Cruise founder Kyle Vogt is back with a robot startup | TechCrunch

Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt launches new robotics startup focusing on household chores with $150 million in funding. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Opinion: Californians love the state's parks. We just don't know they're state parks

Awareness of California State Parks is low even among outdoor enthusiasts, posing a threat to funding and resources. [ more ]
News 12 - Long Island
1 month ago
Information security

55 NYCHA senior buildings in Brooklyn, the Bronx to lose unarmed security service this summer

Residents are losing unarmed security services in NYCHA senior buildings, raising safety concerns. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C at a $529M valuation | TechCrunch

DEEPX raised $80 million in Series C round for mass production of on-device AI chips in late 2024. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago
London

2.3m scheme means your children could get access to top quality music teaching

The Department for Education announced new music hubs in England, including 4 in London receiving substantial funding for music education and equipment. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Theatre that began in disused warehouse to get permanent home

The Yard Theatre secured funding to build a new state-of-the-art theatre, doubling capacity and enhancing sustainability and accessibility. [ more ]
#alternative-proteins
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant player in the alternative protein industry, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods leading the way in innovative protein production. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant area for alternative proteins, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods using innovative approaches for production and attracting substantial funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant player in the alternative protein industry, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods leading the way in innovative protein production. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch

Mushrooms are a significant area for alternative proteins, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods using innovative approaches for production and attracting substantial funding. [ more ]
morealternative-proteins
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

El Salvador's Bitcoin Beach Launches Campaign To Advance Circular BTC Economies Worldwide

Bitcoin Beach Grants aim to advance global Bitcoin circular economies through education, adoption, and community initiatives. [ more ]
#startups
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch

Venture capital activity in the crypto sector is picking up after a decline in late 2023. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Startups focus on aiding finance teams with cash flow management amid high interest rates and financial pressures. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/2/2024

Monocle raised $7.5M in Seed funding led by F2 Capital, Baselayer raised $6.5M in Seed funding, Turbo raised $3.5M, and WATS raised $3.8M. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

A new venture capital supergroup is forming | TechCrunch

Startups pursuing core technology projects reflect a positive trend in the VC landscape. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/25/2024

NYC startups Dripos, Alaffia Security, and Nagomi Security secured funding, totaling $51M, $10M, and $30M, respectively. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/18/2024

Ramp raised $150M in a Series D extension, bringing their total reported equity funding to $1.1B at a $7.65B post-money valuation. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch

Venture capital activity in the crypto sector is picking up after a decline in late 2023. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Israeli startup Panax raises a $10M Series A for its AI-driven cash flow management platform | TechCrunch

Startups focus on aiding finance teams with cash flow management amid high interest rates and financial pressures. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/2/2024

Monocle raised $7.5M in Seed funding led by F2 Capital, Baselayer raised $6.5M in Seed funding, Turbo raised $3.5M, and WATS raised $3.8M. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

A new venture capital supergroup is forming | TechCrunch

Startups pursuing core technology projects reflect a positive trend in the VC landscape. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/25/2024

NYC startups Dripos, Alaffia Security, and Nagomi Security secured funding, totaling $51M, $10M, and $30M, respectively. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/18/2024

Ramp raised $150M in a Series D extension, bringing their total reported equity funding to $1.1B at a $7.65B post-money valuation. [ more ]
morestartups
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Botanix Labs Secures $11.5 Million Funding to Develop Bitcoin-Native DeFi Ecosystem

Botanix Labs secures $11.5 million in funding to develop Spiderchain, a Bitcoin-native Layer 2 primitive for global financial systems. [ more ]
#wayve
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Wayve raises $1B Series C funding round led by SoftBank, Europe's largest AI round

Wayve secures record $1.05 billion in funding for developing AI software in autonomous vehicles. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch

Wayve, an autonomous vehicle startup, originated from a software platform in a Renault Twizy, now focusing on AI models and securing a significant $1.05 billion in funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch

Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Wayve raises $1B Series C funding round led by SoftBank, Europe's largest AI round

Wayve secures record $1.05 billion in funding for developing AI software in autonomous vehicles. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch

Wayve, an autonomous vehicle startup, originated from a software platform in a Renault Twizy, now focusing on AI models and securing a significant $1.05 billion in funding. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch

Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars. [ more ]
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#ipo
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Wiz raises $1B at a $12B valuation to expand its cloud security platform through acquisitions | TechCrunch

Wiz, a cloud security platform, raised $1 billion in Series E funding to fuel acquisitions and rapid expansion towards an IPO. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Swiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, seeks $1.25 billion in IPO after receiving shareholder approval | TechCrunch

Swiggy plans to raise $1.25 billion in IPO, with $450 million from new shares and $800 million from existing backers. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Wiz raises $1B at a $12B valuation to expand its cloud security platform through acquisitions | TechCrunch

Wiz, a cloud security platform, raised $1 billion in Series E funding to fuel acquisitions and rapid expansion towards an IPO. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Swiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, seeks $1.25 billion in IPO after receiving shareholder approval | TechCrunch

Swiggy plans to raise $1.25 billion in IPO, with $450 million from new shares and $800 million from existing backers. [ more ]
moreipo
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Data science

Electricity Maps calculates the carbon intensity of electricity consumption to optimize usage at scale | TechCrunch

Electricity Maps is a crucial tool for data visualization and decarbonization efforts, relied upon by companies like Google and Samsung. [ more ]
RealAgriculture.com
1 month ago
Canada news

AAFC announces over $1 million in funding for the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing

Funding for Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing to support mental health initiatives for farmers. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Inside Boston's AI problem as companies flee to San Francisco

Boston struggles to retain AI talent, with founders leaving for the Bay Area. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 month ago
California

Day Around the Bay: Gov. Newsom Gets Federal Funding to Help With Big Sur Highway 1 Repairs

Governor Newsom to reopen Highway 1 by Memorial Day with $100 million federal funding [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Greenwich's 15million bill for Woolwich Elizabeth Line station has been paid off

Greenwich Council paid 15 million for Woolwich Elizabeth line station using developer contributions. [ more ]
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TNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago
European startups

Dutch startup to bring robotic blood drawing to hospitals

Vitestro secured €20mn funding for robotic blood drawing device, focusing on improving patient experience and addressing healthcare personnel shortages. [ more ]
siliconcanals.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Scotland's Nebu~Flow bags 5.5M to develop next-gen inhalable drugs for respiratory disorders

Nebu~Flow secured 4.7M in funding to develop better inhalable medications for breathing problems. [ more ]
TNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago
European startups

Dutch startup to bring robotic blood drawing to hospitals

Vitestro secured €20mn funding for robotic blood drawing device, focusing on improving patient experience and addressing healthcare personnel shortages. [ more ]
siliconcanals.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Scotland's Nebu~Flow bags 5.5M to develop next-gen inhalable drugs for respiratory disorders

Nebu~Flow secured 4.7M in funding to develop better inhalable medications for breathing problems. [ more ]
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Nature
1 month ago
Medicine

Sex and gender discussions don't need to be toxic

The importance of addressing misconceptions and weaponization of sex and gender science for a positive future. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Marketing

Beehiiv attracts $32M to make its newsletter publishing platform more sticky | TechCrunch

Newsletters remain a powerful communication tool, as demonstrated by beehiiv's successful funding and growth in the newsletter space. [ more ]
#innovation
ITPro
1 month ago
European startups

Glasgow tech hub wins multi-million pound investment

Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Perplexity.ai Focuses On Ads, Attracts Funds From Digital Elite. Search Will Never Be The Same

Perplexity.ai disrupts search with AI-driven direct answers, raising $62.7M and gaining rapid user adoption. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
European startups

Glasgow tech hub wins multi-million pound investment

Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Perplexity.ai Focuses On Ads, Attracts Funds From Digital Elite. Search Will Never Be The Same

Perplexity.ai disrupts search with AI-driven direct answers, raising $62.7M and gaining rapid user adoption. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

The 'valley of death' for climate lies between early-stage funding and scaling up | TechCrunch

Getting initial funding is easier for climate startups than scaling up. [ more ]
Shopify
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Free Business Plan Template and Examples for Small Businesses (2024) - Shopify

Starting with a business plan template simplifies the process and leverages time-tested structures.
A solid business plan should cover all essential aspects of starting a new business and should be tailored to different purposes. [ more ]
Alleywatch
1 month ago
Medicine

Ilant Health Raises Another $2.5M for its Value-Based Care Platform for Obesity Management

Obesity affects 42% of Americans, costing $1.76T annually; value-based care is crucial for prevention. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
1 month ago
Business intelligence

HighByte Raised Series A Funding to Propel Growth in Industrial DataOps Market

HighByte secures Series A funding led by Standard Investments for research, partner management, and customer success to enhance Industrial DataOps platform and market expansion. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Big San Jose apartment project lands key piece of real estate funding

A 272-unit apartment complex, Aquino, in downtown San Jose received $6.1 million interim funding for development by Urban Catalyst at the corner of West San Carlos Street and Josefa Street. [ more ]
ITPro
1 month ago
Women in technology

It's the end of the road for Women Who Code, following loss of "critical" funding

Radical decision by Women Who Code to shut down due to critical funding loss. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Several regional events make 2024 list of Metro honors

Metro's Community Placemaking program funds community-led cultural projects with over $200,000 annually. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Woodshop Business Provides Sense Of Community For Both Novices And Experienced Woodworkers | KQED

Governor Newsom announces plans to hold cities accountable for reducing homelessness by overseeing funds usage. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 months ago
Women in technology

POV: A $100 million investment in women's healthcare isn't enough. This is what we need

Women's health is recognized by the White House for investment but remains in crisis, requiring comprehensive funding to address existing disparities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple lawsuit behind it, chip startup Rivos plots its next moves | TechCrunch

Rivos faced legal challenges from Apple, settled, and is now focusing on bringing its chipset technology to market with significant funding. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Opinion | We Must Address New York City's Mental Health Crisis

Prioritize mental health care funding to prevent violence and support those in crisis. [ more ]
siliconvalleyjournals.com
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Arcadia raises $50M to accelerate product innovation and fuel continued growth

Arcadia raised $50 million in a growth round to expand community solar and use AI for new energy data applications.
Funding from Macquarie and other investors will drive product innovation and support Arcadia's commitment to meeting demand and driving climate innovation. [ more ]
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