Meati Foods bites into another $100M amid growth to 7,000 retail locations | TechCrunch
Mushrooms are a significant area for alternative proteins, with companies like Maia Farms and Meati Foods using innovative approaches for production and attracting substantial funding. [ more ]
Wayve raises $1 billion to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers | TechCrunch
Wayve, a UK-based startup, secured $1.05 billion funding for self-learning autonomous driving systems, eyeing global expansion and diverse applications beyond cars. [ more ]
UK's Wayve raises $1B in Europe's largest ever AI funding round
Wayve, a London-based AI startup working on embodied AI systems for autonomous vehicles, secured $1bn in funding, led by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft. [ more ]
Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch
Wayve, an autonomous vehicle startup, originated from a software platform in a Renault Twizy, now focusing on AI models and securing a significant $1.05 billion in funding. [ more ]
Ramp raises another $150 million co-led by Khosla, Founders Fund at a $7.65B valuation | TechCrunch
Ramp raised $150 million at a $7.65 billion valuation, led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, to boost revenue growth and continue expansion. [ more ]
Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ more ]
Arcadia raises $50M to accelerate product innovation and fuel continued growth
Arcadia raised $50 million in a growth round to expand community solar and use AI for new energy data applications.
Funding from Macquarie and other investors will drive product innovation and support Arcadia's commitment to meeting demand and driving climate innovation. [ more ]
Viam Raises $45M to Accelerate Software Development for the Applications that Power Hardware Across Robotics, Smart Machines, IoT, and more
Photovoltaic sensors in the 19th century led to sensor advancements, while modern sensors integrate with software for intelligent automation.
Viam offers an open-source platform for accelerated software development in automation, robotics, IoT, and smart devices, enhancing accessibility and innovation. [ more ]
Thebeyond, Europe's largest tech hub in Glasgow, secures £2.5 million funding from Federated Hermes, aimed at boosting the Scottish IoT industry. [ more ]
HighByte Raised Series A Funding to Propel Growth in Industrial DataOps Market
HighByte secures Series A funding led by Standard Investments for research, partner management, and customer success to enhance Industrial DataOps platform and market expansion. [ more ]
Big San Jose apartment project lands key piece of real estate funding
A 272-unit apartment complex, Aquino, in downtown San Jose received $6.1 million interim funding for development by Urban Catalyst at the corner of West San Carlos Street and Josefa Street. [ more ]
POV: A $100 million investment in women's healthcare isn't enough. This is what we need
Women's health is recognized by the White House for investment but remains in crisis, requiring comprehensive funding to address existing disparities. [ more ]
Wayfarers Chapel looks to relocate due to threatening landslide
The iconic glass chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is closed indefinitely due to damage and hazards from land movement.
Officials suggest that the chapel is unlikely to reopen at its current location and preliminary discussions are underway for relocation, potentially costing $15 million. [ more ]
VCs double down on fintech Coast, which aims to be the Brex for 'real-world' industries | TechCrunch VCs double down on fintech Coast, the 'Brex for real-world industries'
Coast is a four-year-old contender in the expense management space focusing on businesses with field personnel.
Coast has seen significant growth and secured new funding with existing and new investors backing the company. [ more ]
YC-backed digital bank Onyx Private tells customers it's closing their accounts TechCrunch Fintech
Onyx Private, a digital bank for Millennials and Gen Zers, is transitioning from a B2C model to a B2B platform-as-a-service for community banks and credit unions.
The company previously raised $4.1 million in funding and experienced significant growth, processing over $4 million in transaction payment value per month. [ more ]
Nanonets raised $29 million led by Accel India to improve automation accuracy using AI.
Nanonets provides AI solutions for processing unstructured data in financial services, reducing manual processing time from 15 minutes to under a minute. [ more ]