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Physical AI: Kalanick’s Atoms Raises $1.7 Billion
One of tech’s most divisive founders just staged a massive return, as Travis Kalanick’s Atoms raised $1.7 billion led by Andreessen Horowitz. Ben Horowitz is joining the board, and...
Beyond the Cap Table: How Young Founders Can Build Lasting Financial Transparency
Initially, when founders under the age of 30 start a business, most conversations revolve around finding the right product-market fit, aggressive growth strategies, and how to pitch to secure...
Business Banking Gets a Founder-First Push as Flex Raises $70M
Flex, a fintech offering private-banking-style services for business owners, has raised $70 million from investors including Crosslink Capital, Portage Ventures, and Wellington Management. The company bundles banking, credit, and...
Open Source AI Gains as Together AI Raises $800M
Open source AI just picked up serious momentum, as Together AI announced an “$800 million Series C at an $8.3 billion valuation.” The round, led by Aramco Ventures with...
AI Agent Security: Neo Launches With $100M to Lock It Down
A new security startup named Neo left stealth on July 20 with $100 million in funding, the company announced, aiming to secure the flood of AI agents now entering...
Manufacturing Automation Goes Autonomous as 1872 Raises $15M %
If you have ever waited weeks for a fabricated steel order, you know the quiet stress of a supply chain that cannot find enough workers. A startup called 1872...
AI Email Security Gets $4.1M as Threats Outsmart Filters
Email is still where most attacks on small companies begin. This week, AI email security startup StrongestLayer said it raised $4.1 million in new funding, bringing its total seed...
Cardiovascular Technology Startup Karoo Lands Series A
Karoo Health closed an oversubscribed Series A worth $16.2 million for its cardiovascular technology platform. Co-leaders on this round were Allumia Ventures and 7wire Ventures. For healthtech founders, the...
