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2 days ago

StrictlyVC goes to Athens and London in May to talk Europe tech | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC is expanding to Europe, featuring events in Athens and London focused on tech investment and innovation.

European startups

3 months ago

Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two years

Insight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/5/2025

NYC startups secured significant funding, reflecting a robust venture capital environment.

Firsthand, CoverForce, and Uniti AI are leading recent funding rounds in their respective domains.

London startup

fromNew York Post

4 weeks ago

OpenAI raises $40B at $300B valuation in round led by SoftBank

OpenAI raised $40 billion, marking the largest funding round ever, to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

'It's dumb to IPO this year': Databricks CEO explains why he's waiting to go public | TechCrunch

Databricks raises $10 billion and delays IPO until at least 2025, citing market stability and high interest.

CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasizes thoughtful timing over immediate IPO rush.

NYC startup

fromAlleywatch

1 month ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/5/2025

NYC startups secured significant funding, reflecting a robust venture capital environment.

Firsthand, CoverForce, and Uniti AI are leading recent funding rounds in their respective domains.

London startup

fromNew York Post

4 weeks ago

OpenAI raises $40B at $300B valuation in round led by SoftBank

OpenAI raised $40 billion, marking the largest funding round ever, to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

'It's dumb to IPO this year': Databricks CEO explains why he's waiting to go public | TechCrunch

Databricks raises $10 billion and delays IPO until at least 2025, citing market stability and high interest.

CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasizes thoughtful timing over immediate IPO rush.

General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO | TechCrunch

General Catalyst is considering an IPO, indicating a potential shift in venture capital dynamics.

Startup companies

43 startups to bet your career on in 2025

The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.

Venture

General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO | TechCrunch

General Catalyst is considering an IPO, indicating a potential shift in venture capital dynamics.

Startup companies

43 startups to bet your career on in 2025

The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.

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Big Tech is betting on AI but US workers aren't biting, survey suggests

Most US workers are not using AI in their jobs, with 81% identified as non-users.

European startups

fromTNW | Ecosystems

Just Eat bought for 4.1B in one of Dutch tech's biggest-ever deals

Just Eat Takeaway.com to be acquired by Prosus for €4.1bn, marking a significant Dutch tech acquisition.

fromThe Verge

The Gemini AI app can now show its thinking

Google's Gemini 2.0 includes a reasoning AI model designed to explain answers to complex questions.

A major investment surge aims to enhance Google's AI capabilities and competition.

Gemini 2.0 enhances interaction with apps, aiming for better accuracy in problem-solving.

fromwww.theguardian.com

AI is not just powerful. What's really worrying is that DeepSeek has made it cheap, too | John Naughton

The launch of DeepSeek R1 represents a significant challenge to established AI giants, showcasing lower costs and high efficiency, indicating market disruption.

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Elon Musk Undermines Trump's Stargate AI Announcement

Elon Musk questioned the financial backing for Trump's ambitious AI project, Stargate, amid ongoing announcements for the initiative.

fromEntrepreneur

3 months ago

Marketing

Mark Cuban Asks for TikTok Alternative Built on AT Protocol | Entrepreneur

Mark Cuban advocates for a TikTok alternative built on the AT Protocol.

fromEntrepreneur

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Why This Macbook Air Can be the Perfect Laptop for Cost-Conscious Business Owners | Entrepreneur

Investing in a reliable laptop like a refurbished MacBook Air can enhance productivity while minimizing costs for business owners.

fromITPro

5 months ago

AI is finally delivering bang for its buck, according to Microsoft

Generative AI offers an average ROI of $3.70 for every $1 invested, with adoption rates significantly increasing among enterprises.

6 months ago

White House considers expanding Nvidia and AMD's AI chip export limits to additional countries | TechCrunch

The U.S. may limit AI chip sales to Gulf countries due to security concerns.

The Persian Gulf is becoming increasingly significant in the AI sector.

Efforts to restrict AI chip exports reflect broader U.S. tech competition strategies.