Startup Industry News
A collection of Startup latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
The 11 standout startups from YC's Demo Day, according to VCs
With each new season comes another YC Demo Day. On Tuesday, the Spring 2026 cohort was unveiled, filled with defense tech, robotics, AI infrastructure and developer tools, and of course, AI agents themselves. TechCrunch spoke to eight investors to…
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centers
By Akash Sriram and Jemima Denham NEW YORK/LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Space companies have spoken with insurers about coverage for orbital AI data centers, a sign of early progress for an experimental industry backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX…
AI inference startup Baseten reportedly raising $1.5B months after its last mega round
AI inference company Baseten is close to finalizing a stunning $1.5 billion funding round at a $13 billion valuation, the WSJ reports. Just five months ago, the startup announced that it had raised a $300 million Series E at a $5 billion valuation.
Austrian propulsion startup joins sovereign space funding surge
TAMPA, Fla. — Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has won 6.3 million euros ($7.2 million) in funding from Europe's government-backed accelerator program, joining a wave of European companies attracting capital for greater space…
Sebastian Kurz went from Austria's youngest chancellor to building a $3 billion AI cybersecurity startup
Sebastian Kurz once worked out of Austria's chancellery on Vienna's Ballhausplatz, an imposing government building that resembles a Baroque palace. Today, he welcomes visitors to a sleek glass office tower that blends seamlessly into Tel Aviv's…
Space startups seek insurance for orbital AI data centers
(Reuters) — Space companies have spoken with insurers about coverage for orbital AI data centers, a sign of early progress for an experimental industry backed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. The concept of data center…
Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket
PADUA, Italy — Chinese startup Spark Space has secured a series of funding rounds for what it claims will be the world's largest electric-pump-fed rocket, following engine tests. Spark Space, established in 2024 and based in the city of…
India's Startup Success Story Is Entering a New Global Growth Phase
It has evolved from an emerging entrepreneurial market to one of the world's largest innovation ecosystems that generates technology startups, fintech platforms, artificial intelligence companies, SaaS firms and unicorns that are well known across…
Agentic marketing AI startup Gradial grabs $65M in fresh funding
Seattle-based startup Gradial today revealed it has raised $65 million in a Series C round of funding to accelerate the development of its agentic artificial intelligence operating system for marketing. Today's round was first reported by Axios and…
Startups need customers before investors, says seasoned entrepreneur
Europe's long-term competitiveness will depend less on the amount of money available to startups and more on the strength of the ecosystems supporting them, according to seasoned entrepreneur, policy advisor and angel investor Ana Barjasic.
Must Read: Etsy Launches 'Shop Other Jeffs' Campaign Ahead of Prime Day, L'Oréal to Acquire Indian Beauty Startup Innovist
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sales event, Etsy launched a marketing campaign titled “ Shop Other Jeffs,” which spotlights non-billionaire Etsy sellers named Jeff. The…
IBC Show to Increase Focus on Networking, Startups
This week organizers for the annual IBC Show offered a preview of its plans for the upcoming annual event, Sept. 11-14 at the RAI Amsterdam. IBC President Mike Crimp said the show will increase its emphasis on networking opportunities both at the…
Game-clip AI startup General Intuition in talks to raise $300M at $2B valuation
General Intuition PBC is in talks to raise about $300 million at a valuation of just over $2 billion, TechCrunch reported today, citing people familiar with the talks. The New York-based startup uses video game footage to train artificial…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, startups, Persianis, CySEC, consumer prices
In an exclusive interview with the Cyprus Mail, the association stressed that Cyprus serves as a prime example of why European aviation policies must take into account the realities facing islands and remote regions. ERA, which represents more than…
Energy startup founders pitch new technologies in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. — Energy startups from around the country gathered in Tulsa to pitch new technologies to industry leaders through Rose Rock Bridge, a venture of Tulsa Innovation Labs. Rose Rock Bridge has selected 15 companies for the six-week…
Receive a Daily briefing on Startup Industry News
Get Started