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6 Charts That Show The Big AI Funding Trends Of 2025
AI was the leading sector for startup funding globally from 2023 through 2025. In each year, funding amounts to this sector have gone up dramatically and proportions have increased. At the close of 2025, OpenAI is the most valuable private company…
Winklevoss-led Gemini rolls out prediction markets in 50 US states
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out prediction markets in the United States after securing key regulatory approval. Gemini launched its in-house prediction market, Gemini…
Beyond The CVC Check: How Growth-Stage Startups Can Maximize Deal Flow
Nicole LeBlanc is a partner at Toyota's growth fund, Woven Capital, focusing on mobility, sustainability and smart city investments. Startups that are backed by corporate venture capital (CVC) experience half the failure rate of those backed solely…
Valerie Health raises $30 million Series A to scale 'AI front offices' for physicians
The intersection of AI and healthcare has been getting massive attention from investors—and rightfully so, says Peter Shalek. “I think this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment,” said Shalek, cofounder and CEO of Valerie…
EraDrive raises $5.3 million for software-hardware kits to enhance satellite autonomy
SAN FRANCISCO – EraDrive, a Stanford University spinoff developing software and hardware for satellite autonomy, raised $5.3 million in an oversubscribed seed round, the startup announced Dec. 16. “EraDrive is very much about this…
HSBC survey shows investors eye 2026 with cautious optimism
Investors across venture capital and public markets are entering 2026 with measured confidence, according to HSBC's latest Funding the Future Survey. While enthusiasm has cooled slightly from earlier highs, sentiment remains tilted to the upside…
Intel appoints Trump economic adviser as head of government affairs
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Intel on Monday appointed an economic adviser to U.S. President Trump as its head of government affairs, months after the U.S. government took a 10% stake in the U.S. chipmaker. Intel said that Robin Colwell…
Here's what happened to Mass. startup investing in 2025
One way to look at the health of our state's economy is to track two indicators: how much money did startups raise this year, and how much money did venture capital firms based here raise to put into startups in the future? When those indicators…
Venture Global (NYSE:VG) Upgraded by US Capital Advisors to Moderate Sell Rating
Venture Global (NYSE:VG - Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at US Capital Advisors to a 'moderate sell' rating in a note issued to investors on Monday, Zacks.com reports. Hold Ratings, High Rewards? 3 Stocks That Could Defy…
Immunotherapy Breakthroughs Turn Cold GI Tumors Hot as Market Tops $443B
Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary – Gastrointestinal cancers that once resisted checkpoint inhibitors are finally responding to novel combination strategies…
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai Discovery, a biotech startup with backing from OpenAI, announced an $130 million Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation on Monday. The round was led by General Catalyst and Oak HC/FT, the company said. Other participants include Menlo…
Private equity giant EQT discusses its humanoid robot rollout
Humanoid robot maker 1X on Monday announced a deal whereby it will make up to 10,000 of its machine men available to portfolio companies of EQT, the alternative investments giant whose venture capital arm is a 1X investor. Why it matters: This is…
Intel Appoints Former Trump Economic Adviser to Lead Government Affairs
Updated 16 December 2025 at 10:22 IST Intel appoints Trump economic adviser as head of government affairs | Image: Linkedln Intel on Monday appointed an economic adviser to U.S. President Trump as its head of government affairs, months after the…
This Travel Card Just Beat Amex Platinum at Its Own Game
Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It's how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures that our product ratings are not influenced by compensation. A few years ago, I was sitting at an airport gate…
Ideas x Innovation Network launches angel investment group
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP — Entrepreneurs and startup companies in southeastern Pennsylvania have a new tool in their arsenal for transforming ideas from concept to commercialization. The Ideas x Innovation…
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