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1 month ago
Startup companies

After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M | TechCrunch

European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Accel is set to lead a $1.5 billion funding round for Lovable, a rapidly growing Swedish 'vibe coding' platform

Accel is leading a new funding round for Lovable, a 'vibe coding' startup, valuing it at $1.5 billion.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is a 'zombiecorn'? AI companies are bleeding these startups dry of VC funding

AI startups dominate VC funding, leaving other sectors struggling for investment.
There is a significant increase in AI-focused venture funds, doubling within five years.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M | TechCrunch

Felicis announces $900 million Fund X, its largest fund to date, celebrating 20 years of early-stage investing.
The firm focuses heavily on AI, with 70% of its active investments being AI startups.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Accel is set to lead a $1.5 billion funding round for Lovable, a rapidly growing Swedish 'vibe coding' platform

Accel is leading a new funding round for Lovable, a 'vibe coding' startup, valuing it at $1.5 billion.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is a 'zombiecorn'? AI companies are bleeding these startups dry of VC funding

AI startups dominate VC funding, leaving other sectors struggling for investment.
There is a significant increase in AI-focused venture funds, doubling within five years.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Jeff Dean is still Google's chief scientist. But he's also one of AI's most prolific angel investors

Jeff Dean invests in AI startups, focusing on core tooling, LLM infrastructure, and scientific applications.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Cursor snaps up enterprise startup Koala in challenge to GitHub Copilot | TechCrunch

Cursor is capitalizing on the disparity in the AI startup landscape by acquiring talent from startups like Koala to enhance its enterprise offerings and compete with major players.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch | TechCrunch

Lovable has become Europe's latest unicorn after raising $200 million in Series A funding, achieving a $1.8 billion valuation.
#scale-ai
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Scale AI hires team behind remote developer recruiting platform Pesto AI | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Scale AI hires team behind remote developer recruiting platform Pesto AI | TechCrunch

Tech industry
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

AI startups believe Google's Chrome is vulnerable to a new wave of intelligent browsers

AI startups are challenging Google's search dominance with new web browsers like Perplexity's Comet.
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

Digital Health Funding in H1 2025: Market Stabilizes, AI Dominates and Exits Return - MedCity News

Digital health startups raised $6.4 billion in venture capital funding during the first half of 2025, slightly more than the preceding two years' totals.
Digital life
#google-cloud
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google Cloud announces new data residency flexibility for UK firms, accelerator for regional startups

London startup
fromCloud Pro
4 months ago

Google Cloud announces UK data residency for agentic AI services

Google Cloud is enhancing UK data residency to support AI startups and organizations with secure AI capabilities.
The new services aim to address data sovereignty and build trust among UK businesses.
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google Cloud announces new data residency flexibility for UK firms, accelerator for regional startups

London startup
fromCloud Pro
4 months ago

Google Cloud announces UK data residency for agentic AI services

Google Cloud is enhancing UK data residency to support AI startups and organizations with secure AI capabilities.
The new services aim to address data sovereignty and build trust among UK businesses.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Belgium's 10 biggest funding rounds in H1 2025; 5 are hiring

Belgium's startup ecosystem is thriving with strong public-private partnerships and innovative deep tech, highlighted by AI-first startups positioning it on Europe's innovation map.
European startups
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The job juggler the tech world can't stop talking about speaks out

Soham Parekh worked for multiple AI startups out of financial necessity, clocking 140 hours weekly, which has drawn significant attention in the tech industry.
#funding
Venture
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Microsoft changes conditions for Azure startup credits

Microsoft has replaced its AI startup funding program with a two-track system offering limited Azure credits for new entrants.
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays $500,000 | Entrepreneur

Thinking Machines Lab offers salaries up to $500,000 to attract H-1B technical talent.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Kleida Martiro is leading the AI scale conversation at TC All Stage | TechCrunch

AI-native startups must redefine early traction metrics, moving beyond traditional SaaS metrics to attract modern investors.
#investment
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

British Business Investments backs Twin Path Ventures with 10m AI fund to power UK tech growth

Twin Path Ventures has secured a £10 million investment to enhance support for AI-first startups throughout the UK.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

British Business Investments backs Twin Path Ventures with 10m AI fund to power UK tech growth

Twin Path Ventures has secured a £10 million investment to enhance support for AI-first startups throughout the UK.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

UK's AI sector booms - but can the country hang on to its startups?

While the UK excels at startup creation, we struggle to retain our most promising companies as they scale, said Carolyn Dawson, CEO of the Founders Forum Group.
European startups
#y-combinator
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 months ago

What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisis

Y Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 months ago

What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisis

Y Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

'We've got some fabulous conditions': Salesforce UK chief exec Zahra Bahrololoumi touts the country's tech industry potential

The UK tech industry has significant potential, with strong investment and a collaborative ecosystem according to Salesforce's UK CEO.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Superblocks CEO: How to find a unicorn idea by studying AI system prompts | TechCrunch

System prompts used by unicorn AI startups could unveil the next billion-dollar ideas.
Superblocks emphasizes the significance of 'prompt enrichment' alongside system prompts.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Anthropic and OpenAI make moves against popular AI apps

The landscape for AI startups is becoming more challenging due to competing interests among major AI labs and partnered applications.
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why investing in growth-stage AI startups is getting riskier and more complicated | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly growing, creating new opportunities and risks for investors.
#san-francisco
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI startups continue fueling San Francisco's office recovery | TechCrunch

AI startups are revitalizing San Francisco's Northern Waterfront by leasing substantial space, indicating growth in the post-pandemic landscape.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI startups continue fueling San Francisco's office recovery | TechCrunch

AI startups are revitalizing San Francisco's Northern Waterfront by leasing substantial space, indicating growth in the post-pandemic landscape.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's NYC Tech Week events

New York is rapidly emerging as a leading hub for AI startups, no longer trailing behind cities like San Francisco.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Weird Is Going on With the Investors in Jony Ive's Startup That Was Just Bought by OpenAI

Sebastian Siemiatkowski invested $5 billion in AI startups, with 70% allocated to an anonymous company later revealed as io, acquired by OpenAI.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud on scaling AI startups at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

Understanding how to effectively utilize AI tools is crucial for startup success.
Iliana Quinonez's expertise guides AI startups in making informed decisions about scaling.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 months ago

AI Startups That Focus Small Are Winning Big

Lean, focused AI startups are outperforming larger models by solving specific problems.
AI companies are increasingly shifting towards domain-specific applications rather than broad general tools.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Save $210 + 50% off a second ticket to Sessions: AI until May 4 | TechCrunch

Join 1,000+ founders, investors, researchers, and innovators on June 5 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall for a full day of cutting-edge insights, networking, and discovery.
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Amsterdam's Volta Ventures launches 20M fund for Benelux startups

AI is enabling startups to build solutions at a scale and speed that simply wasn't possible before.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck AI tax startup Incentify used to raise $9.5 million

Incentify's Series A funding of $9.5 million will enhance its AI-driven platform, which helps companies find and utilize tax credits, addressing an immense $1.2 trillion incentive gap.
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Spynn Publicity Helps AI Startups Win the PR Battle in the US Funding Surge | HackerNoon

AI companies need to tell stories that connect with investors and everyday people. Explaining technology isn't enough. Startups need to show how it improves lives.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

ScaleAI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in potential tender offer, according to sources

ScaleAI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in a potential tender offer, aiming to capitalize on investors' voracious demand for AI startups.
Startup companies
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Checking in on Big Tech's original headquarters

Mira Murati's startup aims for a $1 billion funding round at a rare $9 billion valuation, reflecting high investor interest in AI.
#mira-murati
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

10 Mistakes Beginning AI Practitioners Make That You Should Avoid | HackerNoon

The critical failure in AI startups often results from a lack of foundational understanding, revealing a gap in essential skills that must be addressed.
Artificial intelligence
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

New unicorns continue to emerge monthly, indicating strong investor interest despite a tightening venture capital market.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The big switch to DeepSeek is hitting a snag

We're on our seventh provider, and the others were too slow or unreliable. Right now, our service is free, so getting costs down is paramount.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

56 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here's the full list | TechCrunch

Despite a tight venture capital market, new unicorn companies continue to emerge monthly, indicating strong investor confidence, especially in the AI, cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech sectors.
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