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EV battery startup pivots to defense industry amid Iran war, weak electric vehicle market
Battery startup Sion Power is pivoting from making products for all-electric vehicles to ones for drones. CEO Pamela Fletcher, a former executive at General Motors, told CNBC 'the faster path, and frankly, a big need, is out there is in this…
The rise and uncertain future of $29 billion AI coding startup Cursor
In many ways, Cursor CEO Michael Truell is Gen Z's Patrick Collison. It's something I've heard a few people say and it's fitting: Truell's a 25-year-old red-haired coder, known for his technical chops and intellectual bent. When I spoke to Truell…
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks with OpenAI
Fusion startup Helion is reportedly in talks to sell power to OpenAI. Both companies are backed by Sam Altman. The deal, which was reported by Axios, is in early stages, and it could guarantee OpenAI 12.5% of Helion's production — five…
Bengaluru food delivery startup Swish raises $38M, its third round in 18 months
Swish, a Bengaluru-based food delivery startup, has raised $38 million in a new funding round, as the 18-month-old company continues to draw investor interest for its 10-minute fresh food delivery service. The Series B round, led by Hara Global and…
Startup Gimlet Labs is solving the AI inference bottleneck in a surprisingly elegant way
Stanford adjunct professor and successfully exited founder Zain Asgar just raised an $80 million Series A for a startup that solve the AI inference bottleneck problem in an astute way. The round was led by Menlo Ventures. The company…
Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is stepping down as board chair of the Helion — the fusion startup he backs — amid reported talks between the two companies. The deal, which was reported by Axios, is in early stages, and it could guarantee…
From GKS scholar to startup founder: Bangladeshi entrepreneur bridges 2 countries through shrimp waste
As Korea intensifies efforts to attract and retain global professionals, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program plays an important role in bringing international students to the country. This is the second in an interview series that follows…
As AI Skills Become the Hardest to Find, ManpowerGroup Launches 2026 VivaTech Startup Challenge: 'Human First, Digital Always'
'The innovation that will truly reshape work is rarely sitting in plain sight; you have to go find it. In a period of disruption this intense, startups are where the most agile, ground-breaking thinking is happening. That's why this challenge…
America's Top War Unicorn To Begin Combat Drone Production As Next-Gen Startups Challenge Big Defense Primes
Weaponized AI, interceptor drones, automated kill chains, ground robots armed with machine guns, humanoid robots, and FPVs equipped with shaped charges all offer a scary preview of what warfare in the 2030s was expected to look like. Instead, four…
Inside the grind: The SF startup racing to build an AI software engineer
Walking into Cognition's new San Francisco office, the first thing you notice are the otters. The mascot is everywhere. Stuffed animals on desks, in framed prints of cartoon otters posing at the Hollywood sign and on Mount Fuji, on the check-in…
When GPS goes dark, this Florida startup wants to keep the signal alive
When GPS works, we barely think about it. But when GPS signals get jammed – whether by cheap transmitters, bad actors, or failing infrastructure – the digital map suddenly goes blank. That vulnerability is exactly the problem Naga…
In the Lead: Best Startup Businesses 2026
Welcome to Finance & Commerce's second In the Lead: Best Startup Businesses. Finance & Commerce has a robust history of recognizing the best of the best in the construction and real estate industry, specifically with our Top Projects program. This…
Exclusive: The Startup Trying to Salvage Carbon Removal Know-How Before It's Lost Forever
The Direct Air Capture industry is contracting. Investment in the technology, which is designed to suck carbon out of the air, has dropped by more than 60% from its peak in 2022. The Trump administration has cancelled tens of millions in federal…
Chip interconnect startup Kandou AI raises $225M in funding
Kandou AI Inc., a developer of copper-based interconnects for artificial intelligence chips, has raised $225 million in funding. Bloomberg reported today that the investment values the company at $400 million. The round was backed by Synopsys Inc.
Endeavor Development | 2026 Best Startup Businesses
Endeavor Development's knowledge of the Twin Cities industrial market is deep and wide, so it's no surprise that the company is laser-focused on that product type and geographic area. Founded in 2021 by Josh Budish, a Twin Cities real estate…
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