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Want to hire for your robotics startup? The autonomous vehicle industry is ripe for picking.
As the robotics world races to mature beyond closed demonstrations, founders and CEOs in the robotics space told Business Insider that experience with deploying self-driving cars into the real world makes AV employees ideal candidates for hire. 'We…
Goldman Sachs and Bain Lead Investment in AI Marketing Startup
Hightouch, a platform that uses generative AI to help marketers create and manage campaigns, has raised a $150 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives' Growth Equity division and Bain Capital Ventures, the companies said. The round…
Startup Blockworks wants to become the crypto equivalent of Morningstar. How it plans to do it
Blockworks wants to become a dominant data provider in the world of cryptocurrency and tokenized assets, according to co-founder Jason Yanowitz. The firm anticipates using the proceeds of its latest fundraising round extension to snap up some of…
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: Legal AI Startup Funding
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and…
From Minnesota to the Nation: A Narrative Playbook for Startup Communities Ready To Make Headlines
I've lived in, reported on and developed communications strategies for startup ecosystems around the world — from Silicon Valley to London, Paris, Portugal, the Middle East and Puerto Rico. Each ecosystem has its own rhythm and strengths.
Startup Fence takes aim at back end of $6 trillion credit market
A $20 million funding round led by Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital (GLXY) is backing a push to use blockchain behind the scenes to overhaul the $6 trillion asset-backed finance market, where many deals still rely on manual workflows. The round…
Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors looking to invest in advanced tech firms with ties to the country amid Beijing's expansion of jurisdictional reach to safeguard strategic assets.
AI Agent Deletes Startup's Database in 9 Seconds, Founder Says
A software company founder claims an AI coding agent destroyed his firm's production database, then copped to the mistake and explained how it happened, demonstrating the potential danger of entrusting sensitive access and materials to automated…
Space technology startup True Anomaly raises $650M at $2.2B valuation
True Anomaly Inc., a startup that develops satellites optimized for maneuverability, has raised $650 million in funding. CNBC reported today that the Series D round values the company at $2.2 billion. The investment was led by Eclipse and Riot…
Parag Agrawal's startup raises $100M to build a parallel web for AI agents
Former Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million to fund his new startup Parallel Web Systems Inc., which is focused on enabling artificial intelligence agents to search the web more efficiently. Sequoia Capital led today's…
India's Emerging Startup Powerhouse 2026: From Deep-Tech Innovation to Lifestyle Brands, a New Wave of Disruptors Reshaping Multiple Industries
India's startup ecosystem in 2026 reflects a striking blend of innovation, ambition, and sectoral diversity, spanning deep technology, real estate, digital marketing, aviation training, consumer brands, and experiential lifestyle ventures. From…
General Motors Shows Resilience But Auto Industry Remains Complicated (NYSE:GM)
General Motors (GM) delivered a strong earnings beat, aided by a $500 million tariff rebate and robust high-margin truck and SUV sales. I remain at Hold on GM, citing industry-wide headwinds, global market share erosion, and persistent risks in…
Exclusive: How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world
The world today is riven by cultural differences, political divisions, and geopolitical disputes — a challenging environment for any investor hunting for startups that can grow large enough to deliver venture-scale returns. Kompas VC has…
BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun
BMW i Ventures has launched a new $300 million fund with a timely thesis: AI will reshape how the automotive industry operates. And the independent venture arm of BMW AG wants to be in the driver's seat. The fund, announced on Wednesday, will…
Firestorm Labs raises $82M to take drone factories into the field
In a Pacific conflict, the nearest U.S. drone factory is thousands of miles away. Ships and planes carrying parts to the front lines would be vulnerable to attack. Defense startup Firestorm Labs thinks the answer is a drone factory that fits inside…
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