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Transportation
Trucks Venture Capital, led by co-founder Reilly Brennan and partners Jeffrey Schox, Kathryn Schox, and Puneeth Meruva, has announced its third and largest fund yet—a $70 million investment pool to propel early-stage startups shaping the future of transportation. Since its inception in 2014, Trucks VC has focused on transformative
Robotics
Last summer, Leo Ma, founder of RoboForce, stood on the blistering ground of a solar farm in Phoenix. Watching workers endure extreme heat to install solar panels, he couldn’t help but question why humans were still performing such grueling tasks. His answer? They shouldn’t have to. Ma’s
Decentralization
With walled gardens and advertising-driven social networks prevailing, a new initiative is making waves. On November 14, Peter Wang, co-founder of Anaconda and a staunch advocate for the decentralized web, posted a simple request on Bluesky: ideas for a new incubator and fund to support experimental projects built on the
Funding
As we close out the year, many business owners are gearing up for growth in 2025. Whether it’s increasing sales, launching new products, or expanding teams, these plans often require growth capital. Yet, many businesses face common obstacles that prevent them from securing the funding they need. Here are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. This marks a remarkable threefold increase in just 6 months, showcasing the rapid momentum within the artificial intelligence sector. The latest funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). Earlier reports
Energy
Nuclear startup Oklo has struck a significant deal with data center operator Switch to supply up to 12 gigawatts of power by 2044. If successful, Oklo’s small modular reactors (SMRs) could become a game-changer for powering energy-hungry data centers. However, the agreement comes with challenges, including regulatory hurdles and
Transportation
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), a leading air-taxi maker, announced on Thursday that it has raised $430 million in fresh capital. The funding, which includes contributions from existing investors United Airlines and Stellantis, as well as new backers Wellington Management and Abu Dhabi’s 2PointZero, comes through an equity offering. Key
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Liquid AI, an innovative AI startup co-founded by robotics expert Daniela Rus, secured $250 million in Series A funding led by AMD, valuing the company at over $2 billion. What is Liquid AI? Liquid AI is developing a new type of AI model called liquid neural networks, inspired by the
Transportation
General Motors (GM) announced it will cease funding for its Cruise robotaxi service, marking a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy. The company will now prioritize developing self-driving technology for personally owned vehicles rather than operating commercial robotaxi fleets. Why GM Pulled the Plug on Cruise Cruise’s robotaxi
Media
BuzzFeed, once valued at nearly $2 billion, is now scrambling to address a $124 million debt crisis that could determine the company’s future. This pivotal moment may force the digital media pioneer to sell key assets, including its popular interview series "Hot Ones." The Debt Deadline Today
Semiconductors
Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, a Canadian AI chipmaker led by Jim Keller, a renowned figure in semiconductor design. This investment is part of Tenstorrent's recent Series D funding round, which raised over $693 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Other participants in this funding round
Business Insights
OpenAI, the innovative startup behind the widely popular ChatGPT, is setting its sights on a monumental milestone: reaching 1 billion users by the end of next year. This ambitious target reflects OpenAI's vision of becoming one of the most widely used platforms globally, rivaling tech giants like TikTok