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Former OpenAI Researcher To Raise $500 Million For AI Science Startup
Periodic Labs' pitch to use automated laboratories to run thousands of physics and chemistry experiments for its AI models has captured investor attention with a new round valuing it at $7.5 billion. Periodic Labs, a startup building an AI…
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27
Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact. Pre-Series A…
Voi founders' new AI startup Pit has become the latest rising star out of Stockholm
Swedish startup Pit may have gained notice for some rage-bait social media posts, but it has also become another Stockholm AI startup to watch. Pit is led by the cofounders of European scooter giant Voi including Voi CEO Fredrik Hjelm. He is joined…
Material World: 'Feedstock Flexible' Canadian Startup Raises $1.2M
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what's changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and…
How startup Propy is deploying $100 million to put real estate deals on the blockchain
Propy, a Miami-based blockchain technology, has been trying to modernize the closing process for residential homes. It recently secured a $100 million credit facility from Metropolitan Partners Group, a private investment firm. Propy is also using…
From Credit Cards To An AI Concierge: How Amex Ventures Backs Startups Building Autonomous Commerce
At 175 years old, American Express is one of the oldest and most durable brands still around today. But in the era of AI, the financial services giant is working to evolve from a luxury credit card issuer with benefits to a “global agentic…
This startup built Japan's first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country's construction crisis | CNN Business
Japan's construction industry is facing a productivity crisis - is 3D printing the answer?
I hired a private chef for my 9-person AI startup - it was cheaper than our $13,500+ a month food delivery habit
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathaneo Johnson, 22, who co-founded Series, an AI-powered social network, and is based in New York. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I knew my startup had a problem when…
Prediction Market Startup Kalshi Boosts Valuation to $22 Billion With Fresh $1B Investment
Prediction market platform Kalshi said Thursday that it has raised $1 billion in a Series F funding round at a $22 billion valuation, with investment firm Coatue leading the round. Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, Paradigm, Morgan…
Enterprise Ireland invested over €30m in Irish startups last year
The event, which brought together 650 delegates from across the startup ecosystem, recognized the “Class of 2025” — a cohort that included 90 High Potential Startups (HPSUs) and 108 early-stage businesses backed through…
Quebec startup launches gamified savings app targeting young Canadians - Montreal
A Montreal-based startup has launched a new app designed to encourage young Canadians to save money by turning the process into a game. Benjamin Thomas, 23, co-founder and CEO of Lodavo, said the app, released on major app stores last week, rewards…
French startup unveils AI model for robots and human-like hand
Genesis AI, a French robotics startup backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and telecoms tycoon Xavier Niel, on Wednesday, May 6, unveiled an AI model designed to make robots more adaptable, along with a human-like robotic hand. Co-founded by…
Most Eminent Startups of India 2026
India's startup ecosystem in 2026 reflects a powerful shift beyond conventional tech-led narratives, showcasing a diverse wave of ventures redefining industries through innovation, scalability, and purpose. From design-driven brands like Art N…
MonkeyTilt CEO Sam Kiki Says 99% of Startup Casinos Are 'Freerolling Their Customers' - Here's How He's Doing It Differently
Most online gambling operators won't tell you what they can actually afford to pay out. Sam Kiki just decided to put it in writing. Article continues below advertisement On Tuesday, May 5, the CEO of MonkeyTilt took to X (formerly Twitter) to…
AI-led restructuring pushes startups toward leaner workforce models
Indian startups are increasingly embracing AI-driven automation and tighter cost controls to build leaner organisations, signalling a structural shift in hiring and workforce strategies across the ecosystem. Recent layoffs at audio platform Pocket…
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