Exclusive: In just 4 months AI coding assistant Cursor raised another $100M at a $2.5B valuation led by Thrive, sources say
Anysphere's Cursor has shown remarkable growth, raising $100 million at a $2.6 billion valuation within months, highlighting its leadership in the crowded AI coding assistant market.
EU Inc unveils policy blueprint; calls for unified rules to accelerate growth - Silicon Canals
The EU Inc initiative aims to unify startup structures in Europe, enhancing incorporation, management, and fundraising processes for better growth opportunities.
Decart adds another $32M at a $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch
Decart aims to create a trillion-dollar AI company with innovative products and strong financial backing.
Syndicate One closes 6.5M fund for Belgian tech startups
Syndicate One's debut fund of €6.5M aims to empower Belgian startups with capital and expertise, boosting the local tech ecosystem.
A new $25M fund aims to give UK mental health startups a shot in the arm | TechCrunch
KHP Ventures is launching a £20 million fund to support mental health startups addressing depression, anxiety, and psychosis, in collaboration with major healthcare providers.
In other news this week: AONIC gets 152M to design digital workplace, Akamis Bio secures 86.2M to treat the solid tumor, Everfield acquires ondeso, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant investments in technology and healthcare sectors highlight ongoing innovation and support for growth in digital workplaces, cybersecurity, and cancer treatment.
Exclusive: In just 4 months AI coding assistant Cursor raised another $100M at a $2.5B valuation led by Thrive, sources say
Anysphere's Cursor has shown remarkable growth, raising $100 million at a $2.6 billion valuation within months, highlighting its leadership in the crowded AI coding assistant market.
EU Inc unveils policy blueprint; calls for unified rules to accelerate growth - Silicon Canals
The EU Inc initiative aims to unify startup structures in Europe, enhancing incorporation, management, and fundraising processes for better growth opportunities.
Decart adds another $32M at a $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch
Decart aims to create a trillion-dollar AI company with innovative products and strong financial backing.
Syndicate One closes 6.5M fund for Belgian tech startups
Syndicate One's debut fund of €6.5M aims to empower Belgian startups with capital and expertise, boosting the local tech ecosystem.
A new $25M fund aims to give UK mental health startups a shot in the arm | TechCrunch
KHP Ventures is launching a £20 million fund to support mental health startups addressing depression, anxiety, and psychosis, in collaboration with major healthcare providers.
In other news this week: AONIC gets 152M to design digital workplace, Akamis Bio secures 86.2M to treat the solid tumor, Everfield acquires ondeso, and more - Silicon Canals
Significant investments in technology and healthcare sectors highlight ongoing innovation and support for growth in digital workplaces, cybersecurity, and cancer treatment.
The creator of ChatGPT's voice wants to build the tech from "Her," minus the dystopia | TechCrunch
Alexis Conneau is turning fiction from the movie 'Her' into real AI technology while striving to avoid its dystopian implications.
Perplexity has reportedly closed a $500M funding round | TechCrunch
Perplexity secures $500 million in funding, achieving a $9 billion valuation amid fierce competition from OpenAI and Google.
Mainframe Raises $5.5M for AI That Anticipates Your Needs
Mainframe's Cobot transforms human-computer interaction by proactively collaborating with users, optimizing their workflows and freeing them for more meaningful tasks.
Buzzy French voice startup PyannoteAI is in talks to raise around $10 million in funding, sources say
PyannoteAI is raising $10 million for its speaker diarization platform to improve audio transcriptions across industries.
As AI-fueled disinformation explodes, here comes the startup counterattack | TechCrunch
Companies are vulnerable to disinformation, prompting the rise of startups like Refute to detect and respond to such threats.
Exclusive: Ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is founding an AI startup backed by a16z
Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, is launching an AI startup focused on understanding and aligning with human behavior, preferences, and ethics.
The creator of ChatGPT's voice wants to build the tech from "Her," minus the dystopia | TechCrunch
Alexis Conneau is turning fiction from the movie 'Her' into real AI technology while striving to avoid its dystopian implications.
Perplexity has reportedly closed a $500M funding round | TechCrunch
Perplexity secures $500 million in funding, achieving a $9 billion valuation amid fierce competition from OpenAI and Google.
Mainframe Raises $5.5M for AI That Anticipates Your Needs
Mainframe's Cobot transforms human-computer interaction by proactively collaborating with users, optimizing their workflows and freeing them for more meaningful tasks.
Buzzy French voice startup PyannoteAI is in talks to raise around $10 million in funding, sources say
PyannoteAI is raising $10 million for its speaker diarization platform to improve audio transcriptions across industries.
As AI-fueled disinformation explodes, here comes the startup counterattack | TechCrunch
Companies are vulnerable to disinformation, prompting the rise of startups like Refute to detect and respond to such threats.
Exclusive: Ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is founding an AI startup backed by a16z
Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, is launching an AI startup focused on understanding and aligning with human behavior, preferences, and ethics.
In other news this week: Utrecht's Happybase bags 650K, Themis secures 8.7M to combat financial crime, SNIPR Biome gets 20M from EIB and more - Silicon Canals
Startups in sectors like agritech and biotech are securing significant funding to innovate and enhance sustainability in their respective industries.
Carbon-removal tech startups like Equatic and Climeworks look to the future of sustainability
Startups like Equatic focus on carbon removal technologies to help businesses achieve net-zero emissions through innovative processes and carbon credits.
In other news this week: Utrecht's Happybase bags 650K, Themis secures 8.7M to combat financial crime, SNIPR Biome gets 20M from EIB and more - Silicon Canals
Startups in sectors like agritech and biotech are securing significant funding to innovate and enhance sustainability in their respective industries.
Carbon-removal tech startups like Equatic and Climeworks look to the future of sustainability
Startups like Equatic focus on carbon removal technologies to help businesses achieve net-zero emissions through innovative processes and carbon credits.
Meet Krock.io, EDUrain, & Parampara Game Studio: HackerNoon Startups of the Week | HackerNoon
HackerNoon highlights innovative startups of the week, showcasing Krock.io, EDUrain, and Parampará Game Studio's impactful contributions to their industries.
AI software startups set to take over $12 trillion US services industry
AI-native startups are expected to significantly impact the $12.3 trillion US Services industry, altering traditional business processes and models.
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6B in equity financing as AI race heats up
xAI raises $6 billion to compete with OpenAI, enhancing its capabilities and funding its ambitions in the AI market.
Albert Invent hopes to revolutionize the chemicals sector with its AI platform | TechCrunch
Generative AI is revolutionizing the sciences by speeding up research and development processes, exemplified by startups like Albert Invent.
She's worked at nearly every FAANG company. In her free time, she built a free tool to appeal health insurance denials.
Holden Karau founded Fight Health Insurance to help people with health insurance claim denials after facing personal struggles with the process.
Hopeful hearts and other startup news | TechCrunch
Startups announced significant funding rounds and product developments post-Thanksgiving, highlighting emerging opportunities and trends in various sectors.
Democratizing AI: How IO.NET's CTO is Building the 'Airbnb of GPUs'" | HackerNoon
IO.NET aims to democratize AI computing access and reduce costs through decentralized GPU infrastructure, challenging the dominance of major cloud providers.
AI software startups set to take over $12 trillion US services industry
AI-native startups are expected to significantly impact the $12.3 trillion US Services industry, altering traditional business processes and models.
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6B in equity financing as AI race heats up
xAI raises $6 billion to compete with OpenAI, enhancing its capabilities and funding its ambitions in the AI market.
Albert Invent hopes to revolutionize the chemicals sector with its AI platform | TechCrunch
Generative AI is revolutionizing the sciences by speeding up research and development processes, exemplified by startups like Albert Invent.
She's worked at nearly every FAANG company. In her free time, she built a free tool to appeal health insurance denials.
Holden Karau founded Fight Health Insurance to help people with health insurance claim denials after facing personal struggles with the process.
Hopeful hearts and other startup news | TechCrunch
Startups announced significant funding rounds and product developments post-Thanksgiving, highlighting emerging opportunities and trends in various sectors.
Democratizing AI: How IO.NET's CTO is Building the 'Airbnb of GPUs'" | HackerNoon
IO.NET aims to democratize AI computing access and reduce costs through decentralized GPU infrastructure, challenging the dominance of major cloud providers.
Ev Williams, Twitter and Medium Founder, Unveils New Social App
Evan Williams shifted focus from startups to rebuilding personal relationships, illustrating the importance of human connections in a tech-driven life.
How Xolo aims to help Dutch solopreneurs with its business management platform
Launching and managing a solopreneur business presents unique challenges that require careful planning and resource management.
10 Estonian startups that raised the country's largest funding rounds in 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now - Silicon Canals
Estonia's startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, attracting significant funding and demonstrating strong turnover in 2024.
YC-backed Zimi raises $2M to help international merchants easily sell in the U.S. | TechCrunch
Djiya and Nsaka founded Zimi to simplify cross-border commerce for merchants, addressing shipping costs and compliance challenges. Their venture raises $2 million in seed funding.
Founder mode can't work. Be maximalist
Founders must actively engage to prevent stagnation or decline in their companies, instead of relying solely on professional management.
I moved to Bengaluru, India, to launch my startup but left after 16 months. It's not comparable to Silicon Valley.
Bengaluru's startup culture may not align with the slower, more sustainable growth needed in healthcare ventures.
Ev Williams, Twitter and Medium Founder, Unveils New Social App
Evan Williams shifted focus from startups to rebuilding personal relationships, illustrating the importance of human connections in a tech-driven life.
How Xolo aims to help Dutch solopreneurs with its business management platform
Launching and managing a solopreneur business presents unique challenges that require careful planning and resource management.
10 Estonian startups that raised the country's largest funding rounds in 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now - Silicon Canals
Estonia's startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, attracting significant funding and demonstrating strong turnover in 2024.
YC-backed Zimi raises $2M to help international merchants easily sell in the U.S. | TechCrunch
Djiya and Nsaka founded Zimi to simplify cross-border commerce for merchants, addressing shipping costs and compliance challenges. Their venture raises $2 million in seed funding.
Founder mode can't work. Be maximalist
Founders must actively engage to prevent stagnation or decline in their companies, instead of relying solely on professional management.
I moved to Bengaluru, India, to launch my startup but left after 16 months. It's not comparable to Silicon Valley.
Bengaluru's startup culture may not align with the slower, more sustainable growth needed in healthcare ventures.
Amsterdam-based startups that secured funding in November 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now - Silicon Canals
Amsterdam is emerging as a leading startup hub with significant funding and job opportunities in November 2024.
OpenAI-backed Speak raises $78M at $1B valuation to help users learn languages by talking out loud | TechCrunch
Speak uses AI technology to teach languages through conversation, aligning with how native speakers learn.
The company's recent $78 million Series C funding boosts its valuation to $1 billion.
As the year draws to a close, startups don't pause | TechCrunch
The startup ecosystem remains active, with significant news and updates even during shorter workweeks.
Agave, the startup behind Find the Cat, finds $18M | TechCrunch
Agave Games raised $18 million in funding after the success of its mobile game Find the Cat, signaling strong growth in the casual gaming sector.
HUB2 banks $8.5M to become the 'Stripe for Francophone Africa' | TechCrunch
HUB2 is positioned to become a leading payment solution for Francophone Africa, bringing interoperability and accessibility to a fragmented financial landscape.
UK's 6-a-side football league Baller League raises 23.8M
Baller League raised $25M in Series A funding to expand its innovative six-a-side football league.
Amsterdam-based startups that secured funding in November 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now - Silicon Canals
Amsterdam is emerging as a leading startup hub with significant funding and job opportunities in November 2024.
OpenAI-backed Speak raises $78M at $1B valuation to help users learn languages by talking out loud | TechCrunch
Speak uses AI technology to teach languages through conversation, aligning with how native speakers learn.
The company's recent $78 million Series C funding boosts its valuation to $1 billion.
As the year draws to a close, startups don't pause | TechCrunch
The startup ecosystem remains active, with significant news and updates even during shorter workweeks.
Agave, the startup behind Find the Cat, finds $18M | TechCrunch
Agave Games raised $18 million in funding after the success of its mobile game Find the Cat, signaling strong growth in the casual gaming sector.
HUB2 banks $8.5M to become the 'Stripe for Francophone Africa' | TechCrunch
HUB2 is positioned to become a leading payment solution for Francophone Africa, bringing interoperability and accessibility to a fragmented financial landscape.
UK's 6-a-side football league Baller League raises 23.8M
Baller League raised $25M in Series A funding to expand its innovative six-a-side football league.
What is the Rule of 40 for SaaS and How to Calculate It? | ClickUp
The Rule of 40 helps SaaS startups balance growth and profitability, ensuring financial health with a combined growth rate and profit margin of 40% or more.
This Is the New Type of Hire All Startups Need on Their Team | Entrepreneur
The traditional model of talent acquisition is being challenged by the need for versatile professionals known as 'boulder climbers' in startups.
How Ladder onboards and keeps users engaged
Ladder revolutionizes fitness app onboarding through quick engagement and unique retention features, propelling significant growth and user satisfaction.
Cartesia claims its AI is efficient enough to run pretty much anywhere | TechCrunch
The rising costs of AI development are prompting researchers to seek more efficient model architectures, such as state space models (SSMs) for scalability.
Job Vacancy: Junior Sales Manager (all genders) // Lumiform | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs
Lumiform seeks ambitious individuals for its Junior Sales Manager role, emphasizing solution selling and collaboration in a fast-growing tech environment.
SEO for Startups: How Startups Can Unlock Growth With SEO
Startups have SEO advantages, as they can react quickly and publish content faster, aiding their visibility and growth.
An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson's Symptoms
External cueing techniques can significantly assist individuals with Parkinson's or dementia in walking and overcoming movement difficulties.
An SF entrepreneur wants to disrupt Tahoe with a 'flying ferry'
A San Francisco entrepreneur proposes a flying electric ferry to alleviate traffic issues in Lake Tahoe, using hydrofoil technology for efficient travel.
Meet Brandenburg Labs, The Startup Founded by the 'Father of MP3' | HackerNoon
Brandenburg Labs aims to revolutionize immersive audio experiences for headphones to enrich sound perception and connect digital audio with real-world listening.
Incuba Next Innovation Hub / ADEPT + AART Architects
A new innovation hub provides growth-oriented IT and tech companies with ideal flexible workspace to foster collaboration and development.
Heat Your Home While Earning Bitcoin With Heatbit
Heatbit combines Bitcoin mining with home heating and air purification, promoting both convenience and decentralization of Bitcoin's hashrate.