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Turning A Startup Into A Unicorn: The Transition From Founder To CEO
Dr. Faustino Júnior, FOUNDER and CEO of FGMED. The term ' unicorn,' a private startup valued at over $1 billion, has become the ultimate symbol of entrepreneurial success. But I think the obsession with this milestone obscures a more…
€150 million agreement between EIB and Angelini Ventures to finance European startups
This is the first agreement signed by the EIB with a corporate venture capital in the healthcare sector, and is part of the EU strategy to support the development of innovative companies across the continent. Angelini Ventures and the EIB will each…
What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out
The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into xLight, a semiconductor startup developing advanced chip-making technology, marking the third time the U.S. government has taken an equity position in a private startup and…
How AI PR startup Clipbook won Mark Cuban's investment from a cold email
On Monday, Clipbook, an AI-powered platform that helps companies monitor their media coverage, announced a $3 million seed round co-led by Mark Cuban, Commonweal Ventures, and Carpenter Capital. The deal happened because Clipbook's founder, Adam…
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into a startup trying to develop more advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques in the U.S., its latest bid to support strategically important domestic industries with…
What Is XLight - The Chip Startup Getting A £120M Lifeline From Trump Govt?
The U.S. government's decision to inject up to $150 million (roughly £120 million) into xLight has gotten global attention. Backed by the administration of Donald Trump, the funding marks a massive intervention in the semiconductor sector.
Marc Benioff, Jack Altman, and Sapphire Ventures invested $9 million in this sales tech startup. Check out its pitch deck.
Gaurav Bhattacharya came up with his idea for Jeeva AI, a sales tech platform, when he was struggling to keep his last venture afloat. 'Even though we sold to some really large customers, I feel like our downfall was that we were not super good at…
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PedalStart Launches Fusion 2.0 to Boost Startup Fundraising
PedalStart, the startup accelerator, has officially launched the second edition of its flagship event series, Founder-Investor Fusion 2.0. The series aims to streamline fundraising for promising early-stage startups by fostering direct connections…
How Startups Scam You | Nitin Joshi Podcast | @sadhikasehgal | IPO, Valuations
'In this episode of Men's Locker Room, our favorite host, Sadhika Sehgal sits down with cricket sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young powerhouse whose journey from humble beginnings to international cricket has become a story of grit, focus, and…
Window Dressing by Startup: Fraudulent Accounting Practice Undermines Japan's Growth Strategy
It is essential for Japan's economic growth that emerging companies be nurtured, but allegations of a fraudulent practice that hinders this trend have been revealed. Oversight measures need to be strengthened to prevent recurrences. The Tokyo…
Akamai acquires WebAssembly function-as-a-service startup Fermyon
Akamai Technologies Inc. today announced that it has acquired Fermyon Inc., a startup with a function-as-a-service platform based on WebAssembly. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fermyon previously raised $20 million in funding from…
AIC T-Hub Launches Cohort 2 Of Lab2Market To Boost Research-Led Startups
Hyderabad: AIC T-Hub Foundation has launched the second cohort of the AIC Lab2Market programme. It will be a 16-week programme which is designed to help researchers and innovators transform lab discoveries into market-ready ventures. After…
Open-source image generator startup Black Forest Labs raises $300M
Black Forest Labs Inc., a startup that develops artificial intelligence models optimized for image generation tasks, has raised $300 million in funding. Salesforce Ventures and prominent venture capitalist Anjney Midha co-led the Series B round.
Shift Open Finance invites startups to apply for Ignite Incubator
SHIFT Open Finance, the UK's leading invite-only fintech community, in partnership with Woodhurst, a digital transformation consultancy, has today opened applications for the 2026 Ignite Incubator. This content is provided by an external author…
Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2026
The year 2026 will be a year of tumult in American healthcare. As the December kicks off, the cloudy mist surrounding my crystal ball is beginning to clear. The year 2026 is near on the horizon and turbulence and fear is foretold for the US…
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