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Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/1/2026

Fun raised $72M in Series A funding to enhance payments infrastructure for crypto and traditional financial systems.
Fundraising
fromAlleyWatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2026

Photon Health raised $16M in Series A funding, bringing total equity funding to $32.4M.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds | TechCrunch

137 Ventures raised over $700 million for growth-stage funds to support impactful startups, investing over a billion in defense, AI, and industrial systems.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2026

NYC startups secured significant funding in April 2026, with Rogo leading at $160M in Series D.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world | TechCrunch

Kompas VC is launching a €160 million fund to invest in startups addressing industrial competitiveness and sustainability amid geopolitical divisions.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
5 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/28/2026

NYC startups raised significant funding, including Fathom Therapeutics' $47M and Zamp's $30M, showcasing a vibrant venture capital landscape.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/1/2026

Fun raised $72M in Series A funding to enhance payments infrastructure for crypto and traditional financial systems.
Fundraising
fromAlleyWatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2026

Photon Health raised $16M in Series A funding, bringing total equity funding to $32.4M.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

SpaceX backer 137 Ventures raises $700M for two growth-stage funds | TechCrunch

137 Ventures raised over $700 million for growth-stage funds to support impactful startups, investing over a billion in defense, AI, and industrial systems.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2026

NYC startups secured significant funding in April 2026, with Rogo leading at $160M in Series D.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world | TechCrunch

Kompas VC is launching a €160 million fund to invest in startups addressing industrial competitiveness and sustainability amid geopolitical divisions.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
5 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/28/2026

NYC startups raised significant funding, including Fathom Therapeutics' $47M and Zamp's $30M, showcasing a vibrant venture capital landscape.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise | TechCrunch

NYC startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

Michael Truell's Cursor is poised for a $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX, marking a significant achievement in the tech industry.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans | TechCrunch

Investors are funding AI startups to enhance the reliability and efficiency of AI agents, with NeoCognition leading the charge in self-learning technology.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

Internet Explorer creator Thomas Reardon raises $500M for Flourish, a brain-inspired AI efficiency startup valued at $2.5B

Thomas Reardon is raising $500 million for Flourish, aiming to create energy-efficient AI architectures inspired by the human brain.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise | TechCrunch

Parallel Web Systems raised $100 million in Series B funding, achieving a $2 billion valuation, with notable investors participating.
European startups
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why Manus has become a crucial prize in the global AI race

China blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, highlighting the strategic value of AI and the complexities of international tech regulations.
NYC startup
fromFortune
1 week ago

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

Michael Truell's Cursor is poised for a $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX, marking a significant achievement in the tech industry.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans | TechCrunch

Investors are funding AI startups to enhance the reliability and efficiency of AI agents, with NeoCognition leading the charge in self-learning technology.
#quantum-computing
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Building useful quantum computers 'in our direct line of sight' - Harvard Gazette

The rapid development of quantum computing has led to the creation of startups, indicating faster technological advancement than previously anticipated.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
2 weeks ago

France bets 500 million that quantum computing is the tech race Europe can finally win

France is emerging as a strong competitor in quantum computing, led by startups like Alice & Bob with innovative error-correcting technologies.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Alice & Bob is a French quantum computer company developing reliable quantum computers and expanding its facilities near Paris.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Building useful quantum computers 'in our direct line of sight' - Harvard Gazette

The rapid development of quantum computing has led to the creation of startups, indicating faster technological advancement than previously anticipated.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
2 weeks ago

France bets 500 million that quantum computing is the tech race Europe can finally win

France is emerging as a strong competitor in quantum computing, led by startups like Alice & Bob with innovative error-correcting technologies.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Alice & Bob is a French quantum computer company developing reliable quantum computers and expanding its facilities near Paris.
#entrepreneurship
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Silicon Valley food

This Married Couple Built a Cereal Brand in Their Cramped One-Bedroom Apartment - Now It's in 15,000 Stores

Startup companies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

Oscar Brisset founded Remy AI, a robotics startup, after teaching himself to code while working at BCG, raising over $650,000 for the venture.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Married Couple Built a Cereal Brand in Their Cramped One-Bedroom Apartment - Now It's in 15,000 Stores

Three Wishes Cereal, launched by the Wishingrads in 2019, is a successful grain-free, high-protein brand now in over 15,000 stores.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
Startup companies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6 valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter | TechCrunch

Nvidia's NVentures invests in Legora, marking its first legal AI investment to enhance legal work efficiency.
Healthcare
fromFortune
3 days ago

The startup that wants to give surgeons X-ray vision | Fortune

Illuminant's Skylight technology enhances spine surgery precision by projecting real-time images on patients' skin, reducing risks of critical errors.
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit's Future: Newlab at Michigan Central

Ford's investment in Michigan Central has transformed the once-abandoned train station into a vibrant hub for innovation, housing over 100 startups focused on mobility.
Alternative transportation
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun | TechCrunch

BMW i Ventures has launched a $300 million fund to invest in AI startups reshaping the automotive industry.
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

This Bay Area cafe is open 24 hours a day. Its owners want you to buy AI insurance

Corgi seeks to modernize insurance for tech companies and other businesses by heavily cutting customer costs. It is equipped with an army of AI tools and a staff of 90 employees, far fewer than the 'middlemen,' as Laqua calls them, who take a cut of every insurance bill.
Coffee
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 days ago

Exclusive: AI-powered recruiting startup Dex raises $5.3 million seed round led by Notion Capital | Fortune

Hiring decisions significantly impact the success of startups, leading to the creation of Dex, an AI-powered recruiting platform.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Anduril isn't just building the future of warfare; it's redesigning it

Anduril, founded in 2017, develops innovative defense technology and aims to secure significant government contracts, positioning itself as a modern product company.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why Sweden keeps producing unicorns (and what your business can learn from their success)

Sweden's startup success stems from a focus on profitability, sustainability, and a deep commitment to design, outperforming global trends.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like. | Fortune

AI agents are enhancing productivity by acting as teammates, streamlining operations, and achieving significant results for small teams.
Marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1% | TechCrunch

The pet food industry has not innovated in 12 years, despite increasing consumer expectations and persistent complaints about existing products.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC San Francisco will feature Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga discussing operating at scale in the age of AI on April 30.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I'm 40 and $300,000 in debt after my startup failed. I'm living on $10 a day in South Korea.

Kang Gwang-sik shares his journey from a successful startup in electric mobility to facing $300,000 in personal debt after bankruptcy.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Esther and Anne Wojcicki join new healthcare accelerator, fund | TechCrunch

A new residency program, Treehub, aims to support healthcare and AI startups to innovate and improve patient care in the U.S.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
Venture
fromresund Startups
2 weeks ago

Even Founders Release its "State of Nordic Women-Founded Startups 2025" report

Nordic women-led ventures are undervalued in the European tech ecosystem despite high qualifications and potential for growth.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product | TechCrunch

Navigating legal processes is crucial for deep tech startups to successfully transition from laboratory breakthroughs to scalable businesses.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh wants to be the next tech hub. This time, it has a real shot

Pittsburgh is emerging as a technology hub, highlighted by an AI pitch competition during the NFL Draft, attracting startups and investment.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on April 30 focuses on AI funding insights with notable speakers.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch signals IPO readiness as AI agents fuel revenue surge | TechCrunch

Vercel is thriving in the AI era, with significant revenue growth and potential IPO plans amid a challenging market for other startups.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

There's a Glaring Safety Problem With Nuclear Energy Startups

The United States is perhaps the most privatized nuclear energy system in the world, with reactors largely in the hands of the private sector, unlike state-run systems in other countries.
World news
fromTNW | Blockchain
3 weeks ago

Coinspaid partners with The Residency to expand stablecoin infrastructure for startups

The partnership aims to strengthen support for emerging businesses by giving founders streamlined access to secure stablecoin processing and payouts architecture, direct multi-chain connectivity and node infrastructure, automated on-chain settlements and liquidity management solutions.
European startups
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 weeks ago

Canva acquires Simtheory and Ortto in a twin deal

Simtheory brings agentic AI infrastructure: its platform allows teams to build AI assistants that understand their business context, co-ordinate across tasks and applications, and complete work with the reliability and auditability enterprises require.
Startup companies
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How to Fix CRM Adoption Before It Kills Your Startup

CRM software amplifies existing operational dysfunction rather than fixing it, requiring proper processes and habits for effective use.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back - and build - 'physical AI' startups | TechCrunch

Eclipse Ventures is focusing on investments in physical AI and related technologies, aiming to create an ecosystem of startups across various sectors.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters | TechCrunch

Hermeus raised $350 million to develop the fastest unmanned aircraft, achieving a valuation of $1 billion.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

Tamir Blum, a SpaceX alum who designs vehicles for agriculture through his company Kisui, notes that, like space vehicles, farming rovers also have to navigate difficult and 'unpredictable' environments.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

He Started a Social Network Alone. Then 5 Million People Signed Up

UpScrolled, founded by Issam Hijazi, rapidly gained over 5 million users by offering a censorship-free social media alternative.
Agile
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Fractional leadership is the future. Here's how to make it work

Fractional executives have become a mainstream strategic solution for companies needing senior-level expertise without full-time commitments.
Law
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA's office at just 12 years old | Fortune

Logan Brown founded Soxton, an AI-powered law firm, at 30, after discovering her passion for law as a child.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Industry Groups Warn New Crypto Rules Could Drive Kenyan Startups Offshore

Draft regulations in Kenya's cryptocurrency industry may exclude smaller startups due to high capital requirements, concentrating market activity among larger firms.
Careers
fromFortune
1 month ago

This high school dropout now makes six figures at OpenAI-and he shares the strategy Gen Z can use to get hired in Silicon Valley, too | Fortune

Gabriel Petersson succeeded in Silicon Valley without a degree by demonstrating his skills and cofounding a startup at a young age.
#y-combinator
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

From Moon hotels to cattle herding: 8 startups investors chased at YC Demo Day | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Demo Day showcases promising startups, with several achieving high valuations and innovative technologies.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

If You Bought Lucid, Nio, or Rivian Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You've Lost

Lucid went public via SPAC merger in July 2021, carrying a valuation that assumed it would become a luxury EV powerhouse. The company has since posted annual free cash flow of −$3.80 billion in 2025, with cost of revenue in Q4 2025 reaching $944.64 million against revenue of just $522.73 million.
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