Etched Hits $21 Billion Value With $700 Million
AI chip startup Etched has raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, in one of the fastest value jumps seen in the AI startup market this year. The new…
EliseAI Targets $3.7B Valuation With New Funding
New York-based AI startup EliseAI is in talks for a new funding round that could value the company at about $3.7 billion. The deal could bring $300 million in new…
Sebastian Thrun Starts Dulo, a New Robotics AI Startup
Sebastian Thrun, one of the best-known names in artificial intelligence and robotics, has started a new company called Dulo. The startup is still in stealth mode, so many details about…
Medly AI Raises €6.89M to Build a Smarter AI Tutor
London-based education startup Medly AI has raised €6.89 million ($8 million) in a seed funding round. The company says the new capital will help it grow its AI tutor and…
Cursor Launches Origin, a New Alternative to GitHub
AI coding startup Cursor has taken a major step beyond its core coding tool. The company is rolling out Origin, a new code-hosting platform that aims to offer an alternative…
South Korea Startup Investment Hits Record High
South Korea has reached a major milestone in its startup market. Investment in startups and venture firms rose to a record ₩8.87 trillion ($6.34 billion) in the first half of…
Techstars Tokyo Selects 12 Global Startups for 2026
Techstars Tokyo has selected 12 startups for its 2026 accelerator class. The new group comes from a highly competitive global selection process, with about 1% of applicants accepted into the…
Razorpay Launches Vulcan AI Model for Smarter Payments
Razorpay has launched a new artificial intelligence model built only for payments. The fintech company calls the model Vulcan. It aims to make digital payments more reliable, reduce fraud and…
Smack Technologies Raises $61M for Military AI
Smack Technologies, a defense technology startup, has raised $61 million in a Series B round. The Austin, Texas-based company plans to use the new capital to expand its main AI…
Ever After Foods Buys Fishway After $2M Strategic Deal
Ever After Foods has bought Belgian cell-cultured seafood company Fishway in a deal that brings two food technology businesses under one roof. Along with the acquisition, Ever After Foods has…