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A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber
Mate Rimac, the founder of Croatian electric vehicle maker Rimac Group, started working on electric robotaxis seven years ago. Now, part of his vision is coming to fruition through a strategic partnership between Uber, Chinese autonomous vehicle…
Tech startups' role in U.S.-Israeli war on Iran shows changing shape of conflict
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has highlighted the newfound alliance between the technology sector and the U.S. military after decades of strained relations, displaying a synergy that investors see as a potential gold mine. For the first time, the…
This startup raised $6 million from 8VC and Marc Benioff to find the hidden security flaws in AI code
Enclave, a startup focused on finding the most dangerous security flaws buried deep within code written by AI, is launching from stealth with $6 million in seed funding at a $33 million valuation, led by 8VC. The round includes a roster of…
Inside Kyool: French startup brings short-form Korean dramas to Europe
A contestant has just three seconds to decide. In “Real DM,” a short-form dating show available on Kyool, participants must rely on first impressions alone before pressing a heart-shaped button to signal interest in the person…
The Startup Mistake No One Talks About - Until It Shuts You Down
Founders often overlook compliance until missed filings, complex state rules and unclear guidance trigger costly penalties or even shutdowns. Building simple, proactive compliance systems early can prevent avoidable disasters and protect long-term…
New York Tax Push on Startup Investments Draws Tech Sector's Ire
A proposal by New York lawmakers to raise taxes on startup investment gains is setting off a fight with the tech industry, which says the move would drive venture capital out of the state. Under federal tax law, the Qualified Small Business Stock…
Exclusive | OpenAI Backs New AI Startup Seeking Bot Army Breakthroughs
OpenAI is backing a new AI startup that aims to build software allowing so-called AI “agents” to communicate and solve complex problems in industries such as finance and biotech. The San Francisco company, called Isara, was founded…
Exclusive | Nvidia-Backed Startup Seeking to Counter Chinese AI Eyes $25 Billion Valuation
Reflection, a startup backed by chip giant that is leading an effort to create freely available U.S. AI systems, is in talks to raise $2.5 billion at a valuation of $25 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is one of a…
This startup wants to change how mathematicians do math
Last year, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency set up a new initiative called expMath—short for Exponentiating Mathematics—to encourage mathematicians to develop and use AI tools. Axiom sees itself as part of that drive.
Exclusive: YC Doubles Down On Trayd, A Construction Tech Startup That Just Raised $10M In 3 Weeks
Trayd, a startup that is building a back office operating system for the construction industry, has raised $10 million in Series A funding, it tells Crunchbase News exclusively. White Star Capital led the company's Series A, which was raised in…
This startup made AI agents to manage construction projects like data centers. See the pitch deck it used to raise $9 million.
Krane, a startup building AI software for construction supply chains, has raised $9 million in funding. The San Francisco-based startup has developed AI agents that help construction teams manage materials procurement and delivery for projects such…
Carbon removal startups eye power generation
Startups that began by selling carbon removal credits are turning to power generation as energy demand soars. Why it matters: It's the latest climate sector to get sucked into the vortex of data center power demand growth. Driving the news: Arbor…
XDC Network Price to $0.033 Post Startup Accelerator Launch?
XDC Network announces its third accelerator with Plug and Play. 11 startups selected to build institutional-grade DeFi and liquidity rails on top of XDC Network's RWA foundation. $XDC trades near $0.032 with a 2.6% daily gain. XDC Network token's…
RTIH Clears Idea Labs, ₹2 Lakh Funding for Startups
Tirupati:The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) has approved the setting up of “Idea Labs” and a funding plan of up to ₹2 lakh per startup to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the state. The decisions were taken at the RTIH…
Bay Area startup's robot joins Melania Trump at the White House
A humanoid robot developed by a Silicon Valley startup made a rare and carefully choreographed appearance at the White House on Wednesday, a symbol of the growing prominence of artificial intelligence in education and public policy. The robot…
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