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OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
OpenAI is pursuing a $30B funding round that would value the company at $1.25T, potentially making it the most valuable private company ever.
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Ex-OpenAI science chief Kevin Weil launches Warp Sciences with $215M for drug chemistry
Kevin Weil, former OpenAI science chief, founded Warp Sciences, a drug discovery startup that raised $215M to build a chemistry research organization for biotech and pharma companies.
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Robotics startup Enact Intelligence nabs $30M funding round
Swiss robotics startup Enact Intelligence raised $30 million in pre-seed funding from investors including AI researcher Yann LeCun and leaders from Mistral AI and Hugging Face.
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Nirva raises $25M to make AI jewelry with ‘perspective’ that listens and provides insights
Nirva Labs raised $25 million in early funding for AI jewelry that provides emotional insights to wearers, bringing total funding to $33 million.
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Fusion startup Helion lines up potential $175M CHIPS award to develop advanced semiconductors
Fusion startup Helion Energy has negotiated a potential $175 million CHIPS award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop advanced semiconductors for commercial fusion reactors.
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Investors break down how founders can raise a Series A today
Leading investors offer guidance on how founders can successfully raise Series A funding in the current investment climate.
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Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
Helion Energy secured $225 million in funding to accelerate semiconductor development for its fusion power plants, targeting electricity delivery to Microsoft by 2028.
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Seaya raises €600M for new growth fund to back Europe's next global tech leaders
Investment firm Seaya has raised €600 million for Seaya Nova, a new growth fund targeting Series B–D stage European technology companies backed by the European Investment Fund.
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Arke Telekom lands €1M from ACT Venture Partners to advance drone communications
Arke Telekom, a defence and communications technology company, secured €1 million in funding from ACT Venture Partners to develop communication solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles in electronic warfare environments.
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Xona raises $250M at a $2.45B valuation to build a rival to GPS
Xona, a satellite navigation startup building a low Earth orbit alternative to GPS, raised $250 million in Series D funding at a $2.45 billion valuation, led by Future Ventures.
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Zetwerk IPO: Kae Capital, Kalysta Bag 38.3X Returns, Lightspeed Pockets ₹440 Cr
Zetwerk's IPO closes with 3.06X subscription; early investors Kae Capital and Kalysta Capital realize 38.3X returns, while Peak XV and Lightspeed also divest substantial holdings.
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Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you
Nirva has raised $33M for an ambient AI pendant that recognizes and responds only to the wearer's voice, shipping by year-end at $249.
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DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions
DeepSeek raises $15 billion in a major funding round days after US federal agencies move to restrict its technology citing national security concerns.
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Exclusive: Slingshot Raises $27M In Seed Funding To Build An Insurer For Those Small Policies Sold At Checkout
Slingshot Insurance, an AI-native embedded insurance startup, raises $27 million in seed funding to simplify the delivery of small policies at checkout.
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Indurex raises €7M to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure
Industrial cybersecurity startup Indurex raised €7 million to develop its AI-powered SafeGuard platform protecting critical infrastructure and manufacturing operations.
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Ola Electric Rights Issue: Motilal Oswal, Calliope Apply For 2.39 Cr Shares
Motilal Oswal and Calliope Capital Advisors applied for 2.39 crore shares in Ola Electric's ₹1,000 crore rights issue, with founder Bhavish Aggarwal committing to his entitlements.
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Tonbo Imaging Cofounders Rake In ₹137 Cr From IPO
Tonbo Imaging's three cofounders collectively pocketed ₹137.2 Cr from the company's ₹852 Cr IPO, with significant gains also realized by early investors.
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TravClan raises $5M from Flipkart, others
TravClan, an Indian travel-tech startup, has raised $5 million in funding from Flipkart and August One, plus debt financing from Trifecta Capital.