The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/5/2025NYC startups secured significant funding, reflecting a robust venture capital environment.Firsthand, CoverForce, and Uniti AI are leading recent funding rounds in their respective domains.
OpenAI raises $40B at $300B valuation in round led by SoftBankOpenAI raised $40 billion, marking the largest funding round ever, to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/4/2025Several NYC startups closed significant funding rounds recently, including Starbridge and Desteia,
'It's dumb to IPO this year': Databricks CEO explains why he's waiting to go public | TechCrunchDatabricks raises $10 billion and delays IPO until at least 2025, citing market stability and high interest.CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasizes thoughtful timing over immediate IPO rush.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/5/2025NYC startups secured significant funding, reflecting a robust venture capital environment.Firsthand, CoverForce, and Uniti AI are leading recent funding rounds in their respective domains.
OpenAI raises $40B at $300B valuation in round led by SoftBankOpenAI raised $40 billion, marking the largest funding round ever, to enhance AI capabilities and infrastructure.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 2/4/2025Several NYC startups closed significant funding rounds recently, including Starbridge and Desteia,
'It's dumb to IPO this year': Databricks CEO explains why he's waiting to go public | TechCrunchDatabricks raises $10 billion and delays IPO until at least 2025, citing market stability and high interest.CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasizes thoughtful timing over immediate IPO rush.
The Cofounder of Google Has a Secret New AI StartupAI startup Dynatomics is led by Google cofounder Larry Page, who aims to innovate in product manufacturing.
Unify, an OpenAI Converge accelerator grad, lands $12M for 'warm outbound' messages | TechCrunchUnify raises $12 million to enhance AI-driven sales and marketing by focusing on personalized outreach based on data analysis.
The Cofounder of Google Has a Secret New AI StartupAI startup Dynatomics is led by Google cofounder Larry Page, who aims to innovate in product manufacturing.
Unify, an OpenAI Converge accelerator grad, lands $12M for 'warm outbound' messages | TechCrunchUnify raises $12 million to enhance AI-driven sales and marketing by focusing on personalized outreach based on data analysis.
General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO | TechCrunchGeneral Catalyst is considering an IPO, indicating a potential shift in venture capital dynamics.
43 startups to bet your career on in 2025The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.
Generative AI is transforming Silicon ValleyOpen AI is poised to become the second-ever $100bn-plus startup in America, signaling a major shift in the tech industry.
Keith Rabois says Miami is still a great place for startups, even as a16z leaves | TechCrunchKeith Rabois is committed to establishing Miami as a new tech hub, highlighting its growing seed investment landscape despite challenges faced by other investors.
General Catalyst is reportedly weighing a potential IPO | TechCrunchGeneral Catalyst is considering an IPO, indicating a potential shift in venture capital dynamics.
43 startups to bet your career on in 2025The AI boom has catalyzed a new wave of startup creation and investment in Silicon Valley.
Generative AI is transforming Silicon ValleyOpen AI is poised to become the second-ever $100bn-plus startup in America, signaling a major shift in the tech industry.
Keith Rabois says Miami is still a great place for startups, even as a16z leaves | TechCrunchKeith Rabois is committed to establishing Miami as a new tech hub, highlighting its growing seed investment landscape despite challenges faced by other investors.
Big Tech is betting on AI but US workers aren't biting, survey suggestsMost US workers are not using AI in their jobs, with 81% identified as non-users.
Just Eat bought for 4.1B in one of Dutch tech's biggest-ever dealsJust Eat Takeaway.com to be acquired by Prosus for €4.1bn, marking a significant Dutch tech acquisition.
Cathie Wood Is Betting Big on These 2 AI StocksCathie Wood's Ark funds may thrive as non-Mag Seven tech stocks gain momentum with potential lower interest rates.
Y Combinator's Spring 2025 application deadline is approaching. Here's what the startup accelerator is looking for in AI ideas - from AI agents to data centers.Y Combinator prioritizes AI applications for Spring 2025 startup batch.Deadline for applications is February 11.YC partners emphasize AI agents for everyday task management.
Have we stopped to think about what LLMs actually model?Tech leaders prioritize achieving artificial general intelligence despite high costs, as emphasized by OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman.
The Gemini AI app can now show its thinkingGoogle's Gemini 2.0 includes a reasoning AI model designed to explain answers to complex questions.A major investment surge aims to enhance Google's AI capabilities and competition.Gemini 2.0 enhances interaction with apps, aiming for better accuracy in problem-solving.
Have we stopped to think about what LLMs actually model?Tech leaders prioritize achieving artificial general intelligence despite high costs, as emphasized by OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman.
The Gemini AI app can now show its thinkingGoogle's Gemini 2.0 includes a reasoning AI model designed to explain answers to complex questions.A major investment surge aims to enhance Google's AI capabilities and competition.Gemini 2.0 enhances interaction with apps, aiming for better accuracy in problem-solving.
AI is not just powerful. What's really worrying is that DeepSeek has made it cheap, too | John NaughtonThe launch of DeepSeek R1 represents a significant challenge to established AI giants, showcasing lower costs and high efficiency, indicating market disruption.
500 billion AI infrastructure Stargate puts US in strong positionThe US is launching Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, to maintain leadership in the global AI landscape.
Elon Musk Undermines Trump's Stargate AI AnnouncementElon Musk questioned the financial backing for Trump's ambitious AI project, Stargate, amid ongoing announcements for the initiative.
500 billion AI infrastructure Stargate puts US in strong positionThe US is launching Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, to maintain leadership in the global AI landscape.
Elon Musk Undermines Trump's Stargate AI AnnouncementElon Musk questioned the financial backing for Trump's ambitious AI project, Stargate, amid ongoing announcements for the initiative.
Mark Cuban Asks for TikTok Alternative Built on AT Protocol | EntrepreneurMark Cuban advocates for a TikTok alternative built on the AT Protocol.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two yearsInsight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Balderton Capital announces $1.3B fund for European techBalderton Capital closed $1.3bn funds to support European tech startups, showing confidence in the region's potential.
European Investment Bank crafts new funding plan to keep startups in the EUEIB aims to support European startups through enhanced funding and initiatives to retain them within the region.
Motier Ventures unveils La Maison, a community space for the French tech ecosystem | TechCrunchMotier Ventures launched La Maison to create a vibrant hub for early-stage startups in Paris.
Insight Partners has raised $12.5 billion, marking its 13th fund and the largest haul by a venture capital firm in over two yearsInsight Partners raises $12.5 billion for software investments, indicating a significant shift in the venture capital landscape post-tech market decline.
Balderton Capital announces $1.3B fund for European techBalderton Capital closed $1.3bn funds to support European tech startups, showing confidence in the region's potential.
European Investment Bank crafts new funding plan to keep startups in the EUEIB aims to support European startups through enhanced funding and initiatives to retain them within the region.
Motier Ventures unveils La Maison, a community space for the French tech ecosystem | TechCrunchMotier Ventures launched La Maison to create a vibrant hub for early-stage startups in Paris.
AI is finally delivering bang for its buck, according to MicrosoftGenerative AI offers an average ROI of $3.70 for every $1 invested, with adoption rates significantly increasing among enterprises.
$4 billion more: Amazon deepens its bet on generative AI with AnthropicAmazon invests heavily in Anthropic to enhance generative AI capabilities amid rising competition in the sector.
OpenAI sees $5 billion loss in 2024 and soaring sales as big ChapGPT fee hikes planned, report saysOpenAI faces a $5 billion loss this year despite rapid revenue growth, projecting $3.7 billion in revenue next year while raising fees on ChatGPT.
AI's payoff will be massive, says AWS CEO Matt GarmanAWS continues to see massive growth potential as most companies remain underutilized in cloud technology despite AWS's market leadership.
AI is finally delivering bang for its buck, according to MicrosoftGenerative AI offers an average ROI of $3.70 for every $1 invested, with adoption rates significantly increasing among enterprises.
$4 billion more: Amazon deepens its bet on generative AI with AnthropicAmazon invests heavily in Anthropic to enhance generative AI capabilities amid rising competition in the sector.
OpenAI sees $5 billion loss in 2024 and soaring sales as big ChapGPT fee hikes planned, report saysOpenAI faces a $5 billion loss this year despite rapid revenue growth, projecting $3.7 billion in revenue next year while raising fees on ChatGPT.
AI's payoff will be massive, says AWS CEO Matt GarmanAWS continues to see massive growth potential as most companies remain underutilized in cloud technology despite AWS's market leadership.
Why This Macbook Air Can be the Perfect Laptop for Cost-Conscious Business Owners | EntrepreneurInvesting in a reliable laptop like a refurbished MacBook Air can enhance productivity while minimizing costs for business owners.
Americans are desperately Googling how to move to Europe'. We should welcome them | Alexander HurstThe EU must strategically use frozen assets and increase investment in tech startups to protect its economy and uphold democratic values in a challenging global landscape.
In the latest issue of Caixin's weekly magazine: Second Cover Story | AIGC Transforms Internet Marketing (powered by AI)Chinese internet companies are leveraging AI to transform marketing, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
White House considers expanding Nvidia and AMD's AI chip export limits to additional countries | TechCrunchThe U.S. may limit AI chip sales to Gulf countries due to security concerns.The Persian Gulf is becoming increasingly significant in the AI sector.Efforts to restrict AI chip exports reflect broader U.S. tech competition strategies.
New 2M fund launches for Dutch early-stage tech startupsThe Dutch Operator Fund I addresses funding gaps for early-stage tech startups in the Netherlands, with a focus on scalable business models.
$800 million and nothing to show: How activists derailed Silicon Valley billionaires' dream cityTech investors, despite their resources, face significant local resistance in their ambitious project to build a new city in Solano County.
UK VC Balderton announces 1.1B in new funds - Silicon CanalsBalderton Capital secured $1.3B to support European tech entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, attributing success to Europe's evolving tech ecosystem and impressive fund performance.
1 Extraordinary Stock Set to Join Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet in the $2 Trillion Club | The Motley FoolAmazon poised to join $2 trillion club due to tech investments and retail growth potential.
Coffee Shop Operations Software Provider Dripos Lands $11 Million RoundDripos raised $11M in Series A funding to revolutionize coffee shop operations with their all-in-one software platform.
Brooklyn's Sen. Chuck Schumer threatened by Trump with military tribunal and imprisonmentFormer President Donald Trump threatened Senator Chuck Schumer and other political opponents with tribunals and imprisonment on social media.