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Coffee
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3 days ago

Insurance Startup Launches FiDi Cafe That's Open 24/7 to Serve as Tech Hub

Corgi Cafe provides a late-night workspace and cafe for tech workers in San Francisco's Financial District, addressing a gap in the market.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I've worked in startups across China and the US for 20 years. The American playbook is easier to follow.

Charles Yang transitioned from a successful gaming company in China to founding an AI workspace startup in the US, focusing on global impact and innovation.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

This startup raised $27 million to help 'solopreneurs' run their businesses with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Nuseir Yassin raised $27 million for Nas.com, an AI platform aiding solo entrepreneurs in launching online businesses without technical skills.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I quit investment banking and now run a startup. I work just as much, but the hours feel totally different.

Investment banking can be demanding and unpredictable, leading to dissatisfaction despite having legitimate PTO.
#funding
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

India's Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up | TechCrunch

Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say | TechCrunch

Pronto, an Indian instant house-help startup, is finalizing a $20 million funding round, valuing the company at $200 million post-investment.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

India's Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up | TechCrunch

Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say | TechCrunch

Pronto, an Indian instant house-help startup, is finalizing a $20 million funding round, valuing the company at $200 million post-investment.
#ai
fromFortune
5 days ago
Venture

How a chance encounter in Texas sparked a $1 billion Kleiner Perkins-backed AI startup | Fortune

Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Era computer raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets | TechCrunch

Era Computer enables hardware makers to create AI devices through its orchestration platform, raising $11 million in funding to support this initiative.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 week ago

NeoCognition's $40M bet on self-learning AI agents

NeoCognition aims to improve AI agent reliability by enabling them to build world models and learn on the job, addressing a 50% task completion rate.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Investors back Skye's AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch | TechCrunch

Skye aims to revolutionize AI interaction on iPhones with an agentic homescreen using iOS widgets for personalized insights.
Venture
fromFortune
5 days ago

How a chance encounter in Texas sparked a $1 billion Kleiner Perkins-backed AI startup | Fortune

Avoca, founded by Chen and Shrivastava, leverages AI to help service businesses manage calls and has rapidly grown to over 800 customers.
Medicine
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 week ago

Stanford's James Zou targets $1B valuation for AI physiology startup backed by Nature-published research and FDA-cleared cardiac AI

James Zou is raising $100 million for Human Intelligence, targeting a $1 billion valuation to apply AI in human body research.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you | TechCrunch

Noscroll is an AI-powered bot that curates important online content, allowing users to avoid doomscrolling while staying informed.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Era computer raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets | TechCrunch

Era Computer enables hardware makers to create AI devices through its orchestration platform, raising $11 million in funding to support this initiative.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 week ago

NeoCognition's $40M bet on self-learning AI agents

NeoCognition aims to improve AI agent reliability by enabling them to build world models and learn on the job, addressing a 50% task completion rate.
fromFortune
1 week ago

A startup called Astor plugs into your brokerage account and texts you AI-driven financial advice for $15 a month | Fortune

We see people asking all these questions to ChatGPT and Claude, but those services are not optimized. Astor is built on a multi-agent architecture that draws on Anthropic models.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Shade lands $14M to let creative teams search their video libraries in plain English | TechCrunch

Shade is a cloud storage platform designed for creative teams to efficiently store and search media files, addressing challenges posed by increasing content generation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Cathie Woods' ARK makes its first lead investment in startup Lucra - and it isn't AI | TechCrunch

ARK Invest Venture Fund leads a $20 million Series B investment in Lucra, a startup transforming corporate loyalty programs into interactive eSports-like events.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 week ago
Startup companies

Humble raises $24M to build a cabless EV truck

Humble's autonomous freight vehicle eliminates the driver's cab, enabling a unique dock-to-dock delivery model and enhanced sensor coverage.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Venture

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Startup Humble debuts cabless autonomous truck targeting $900 billion U.S. freight industry | Fortune

Humble launched an electric autonomous freight vehicle, the Humble Hauler, designed for efficient dock-to-dock unloading.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Here's what Wall Street doesn't get about young investors, according to a Gen Z founder

Gen Z founders are transforming the investment landscape with innovative platforms like Alinea, addressing wealth-building gaps for younger generations.
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.
fromresund Startups
1 week ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024, expecting $500,000 in sales in its first year after initial success.
#fintech
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvey's 30-year-old CEO says failing is a 'good way to learn' and says 'destroying your ego' led him to an $11 billion success | Fortune

Failure is essential for success in building a startup, emphasizing learning and improvement over perfection.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Artemis raises $70M to help fight AI-powered attacks with AI | Fortune

Artemis, a cybersecurity startup, raised $70 million to combat AI-driven attacks using AI technology.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding

Trent AI secures AI agents throughout their lifecycle with a $13 million seed funding to enhance cybersecurity for autonomous systems.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Huskeys Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding

Huskeys, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, launched with $8 million in seed funding to enhance edge security management for modern environments.
Information security
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Artemis raises $70M to help fight AI-powered attacks with AI | Fortune

Artemis, a cybersecurity startup, raised $70 million to combat AI-driven attacks using AI technology.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding

Trent AI secures AI agents throughout their lifecycle with a $13 million seed funding to enhance cybersecurity for autonomous systems.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Huskeys Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding

Huskeys, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, launched with $8 million in seed funding to enhance edge security management for modern environments.
#robotics
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Physical Intelligence is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion, again | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence is raising $1 billion at a valuation over $11 billion, doubling its previous valuation in four months.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lucid Bots raises $20M to keep up with demand for its window-washing drones | TechCrunch

Lucid Bots focuses on practical robotics for window cleaning, contrasting with the industry's emphasis on humanoid robots and flashy demonstrations.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Physical Intelligence is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion, again | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence is raising $1 billion at a valuation over $11 billion, doubling its previous valuation in four months.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lucid Bots raises $20M to keep up with demand for its window-washing drones | TechCrunch

Lucid Bots focuses on practical robotics for window cleaning, contrasting with the industry's emphasis on humanoid robots and flashy demonstrations.
#ai-agents
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Buzzy vibe-coding startup Emergent is launching an AI agent to take on OpenClaw and NanoBot

Emergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent for messaging platforms, competing with existing AI tools like OpenClaw and NanoBot.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Buzzy vibe-coding startup Emergent is launching an AI agent to take on OpenClaw and NanoBot

Emergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent for messaging platforms, competing with existing AI tools like OpenClaw and NanoBot.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Ann Arbor entrepreneur brings home $1 million award for new approach to video game ads

"We used our technology to reskin Fortnite characters to give them acne, and in order to clear the acne, they had to interact with these soap products around the game, and they got a speed boost as a result."
Marketing
Marketing tech
fromGeekWire
2 weeks ago

Does AI even know you exist? Seattle startup Parsnipp helps brands find out, and do something about it

Parsnipp launched a platform for brands to enhance visibility in AI-generated conversations through Generative Engine Optimization.
#electric-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans | TechCrunch

Slate Auto has raised $650 million to produce affordable electric pickup trucks by 2026.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Cars

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans | TechCrunch

Slate Auto has raised $650 million to produce affordable electric pickup trucks by 2026.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

The SusHi Tech Challenge Grand Prix recipient will be automatically entered into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200 - making them eligible to pitch on one of the most coveted stages in the startup world.
London startup
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Meet the hair color startup that's giving L'Oreal a run for its money

Madison Reed revolutionizes at-home hair coloring by offering high-quality products and services, challenging traditional salon and drugstore options.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Repeat Y Combinator founders raise $2.2 million to fix vibe coding's pricing problem. Read their pitch deck.

OpenBuilder's cofounder and CEO, Paul Li, stated that bugs leave projects unfinished and drive up costs, highlighting the need for a more sustainable pricing model.
Startup companies
#ai-security
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

'We make people feel something as a result of our work:' Figma's chief design officer on how to build impactful technology

"If we are successful, we make people feel something as a result of our work," says Crisan, emphasizing the emotional impact of design.
Music production
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I vibe coded time-saving tools for boomers like my parents. They picked up on AI fast, and it's made their lives less lonely and easier.

AI technology has transformed how older generations interact with tech, enabling quicker solutions and support from younger individuals.
Remodel
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

This 28-Year-Old College Dropout Has Raised $24 Million to Fix a Military Problem 'Nobody Was Thinking About'

Peter Goldsborough left college to join Facebook's AI team, later became a chief engineer at Anduril, and founded Rune Technologies focusing on military logistics.
Pets
fromInc
4 weeks ago

The Marketing Playbook That Propelled This Cat Food Brand to $100 Million in Less Than a Decade

Smalls, a fresh cat food brand, achieved $100 million in annual revenue by targeting underserved cat owners with a unique marketing approach.
#mental-health
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

It's not easy to get depression-detecting AI through the FDA

Kintsugi, a mental health startup, is shutting down and open-sourcing its AI technology for detecting depression and anxiety from speech patterns.
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago
London startup

OpenUp raises 20M to scale employee mental health platform

OpenUp provides anonymous, employer-funded mental health support to over 2,000 organizations in Europe, raising €20 million for expansion.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

It's not easy to get depression-detecting AI through the FDA

Kintsugi, a mental health startup, is shutting down and open-sourcing its AI technology for detecting depression and anxiety from speech patterns.
London startup
fromTNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago

OpenUp raises 20M to scale employee mental health platform

OpenUp provides anonymous, employer-funded mental health support to over 2,000 organizations in Europe, raising €20 million for expansion.
Venture
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Depthfirst Raises $80 Million in Series B Funding

Depthfirst raised $80 million in Series B funding, totaling $120 million, to enhance software security with its new AI model Dfs-mini1.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money | Fortune

Stablecoins are gaining traction, prompting new startups like The Better Money Company to emerge in a competitive market.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

Exclusive: Treeline raises $25 million in Andreessen Horowitz-led funding to streamline IT services with AI | Fortune

Treeline aims to revolutionize corporate IT with an AI-driven operating system, reducing reliance on traditional managed service providers.
European startups
fromresund Startups
1 month ago

AI startup automating product compliance joins Y Combinator as regulation hits European retailers

European retailers face regulatory challenges; Complir's AI platform automates compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and growth.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

AI chip startup Rebellions raises $400 million at $2.3B valuation in pre-IPO round | TechCrunch

Rebellions raised an additional $400 million for expansion and product development, bringing total funding to $850 million and a valuation of $2.34 billion.
Poker
fromFortune
1 month ago

Megapot raises $5 million to create a crypto-powered global lottery | Fortune

Megapot enables global lottery ticket purchases via mobile, raising $5 million to expand its blockchain-based platform to more countries.
London startup
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 month ago

UK Fintech Platform Enviromates Connects Projects Brands and Consumers

Enviromates connects environmental projects, brands, and consumers through a fintech platform to enhance participation in sustainability efforts.
Coffee
fromFast Company
1 month ago

ExSpaceX engineer unveils an $80 plasticfree coffeemaker as microplastic health risks rise

A former SpaceX engineer created Puresteel, a startup focused on an affordable, plastic-free coffeemaker to address health and environmental concerns.
#legal-tech
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down | TechCrunch

Harvey, a legal tech startup, raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, marking a significant increase in its funding and valuation over the past year.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Lawyers hate timesheets. This startup wants to do them for you.

PointOne's AI platform automates time tracking for lawyers, significantly improving efficiency and addressing a major pain point in the legal profession.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down | TechCrunch

Harvey, a legal tech startup, raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, marking a significant increase in its funding and valuation over the past year.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Lawyers hate timesheets. This startup wants to do them for you.

PointOne's AI platform automates time tracking for lawyers, significantly improving efficiency and addressing a major pain point in the legal profession.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Delve halts demos, Insight Partners scrubs investment post amid 'fake compliance' allegations | TechCrunch

Delve, a compliance startup, is accused of fabricating certifications and has disabled its demo feature amid controversy.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

MyFitnessPal has acquired Cal AI, the viral calorie app built by teens | TechCrunch

Cal AI is the AI calorie counting app startup built by two high school teenagers that soared to over 15 million downloads and over $30 million in annual revenue in under two years, MyFitnessPal tells TechCrunch.
Startup companies
Berlin
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
2 months ago

Job Vacancy: Sales Development Representative // Climatiq | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Sales Representative will qualify inbound leads, triage funnels, perform outbound prospecting, and drive consultative sales for Climatiq's carbon-intelligence platform.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I always wanted an MBA. I'm glad I used my severance pay to launch a startup instead.

Using severance to found a startup provided more practical learning and a stronger market differentiator than pursuing an MBA.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

This startup uses AI to get you on a date - fast. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $9.2 million.

Allen Wang and Eric Liu, two UC Berkeley dropouts, think they can help college students find love using AI. Their dating startup, Ditto, leverages AI to match people based on the data users input into the service. It then plans the date for them. "We're bringing people back to in-real-life interactions," Wang, 23, told Business Insider. After users make a profile, they directly message Ditto's AI chatbot via text- no app required - about their type and dating preferences. On Wednesdays, users get a text about a potential match. After each date, Ditto follows up for feedback and uses that information as additional data for future matches.
Venture
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I learned I was pregnant a week after signing on to an AI startup. I shipped up until I gave birth - here's how I managed.

Rachael Fuller balanced launching a startup while pregnant, relying on family support and a stay-at-home partner, sacrificing hobbies to manage intense work demands.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 months ago

Google DeepMind researcher David Silver leaves to launch his own AI startup | Fortune

David Silver left Google DeepMind to found Ineffable Intelligence in London, recruiting AI researchers and seeking venture capital while retaining a UCL affiliation.
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