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Swiss Startup's Humanoid Robots Learn to Think and Act Without Human Guidance
A Swiss startup founded by former Nvidia researchers is teaching humanoid robots to perform complex tasks like retrieving packages and climbing stairs autonomously using a novel AI decision-making system.
RocketLab Acquires Iridium, Gaining Control of a Satellite Network
RocketLab acquires Iridium, gaining an operational satellite constellation and spectrum. The deal transforms RocketLab into an integrated space services provider.
Halvar's Entrepreneurship Guide Draws Attention in Startup Circles
A new entrepreneurship guide by Halvar has sparked debate among founders. The resource covers key startup strategies and practical advice.
As Big Tech Hiring Tightens, Startups Emerge as Stronger Career Path
AI reshapes tech hiring, making startups a prime route for top talent as big companies slow recruitment. Smaller firms offer faster growth and real impact.
Spacex's Record $60B Cursor Buy Propels Startup M&A to New Highs
SpaceX's $60B Cursor acquisition pushes 2026 startup M&A to record highs, but the deal skews overall figures. Biotech and AI also fuel consolidation.
Why AI Evaluation Startups Struggle to Survive
Eval startups face commoditization, open-source pressure and weak business models. A look at why so many fail to scale.
Seedcamp Hits $1B AUM With $320M in New Funds for Early-Stage Startups
European seed investor Seedcamp closed on $320 million across two funds, reaching $1 billion in assets under management. The firm plans to back seed-stage startups with a focus on AI and deep tech.
Menlo Ventures Raises $3 Billion Fund After Bold Anthropic Bet Pays Off
Menlo Ventures closed a $3 billion fund after its $750 million investment in AI startup Anthropic. The fund highlights venture capital concentration in AI.
AI Agents and Short-Form Video Reshape Hiring as Fika Jobs Raises $4M
Stockholm-based Fika Jobs raises $4M for a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates and short-form profiles replace resumes.
Robotics Startup Funding Shatters Records as Embodied AI Attracts Billions
Robotics startups raised $18.8B globally in 2026, surpassing 2025 totals. The surge reflects investor enthusiasm for embodied AI and autonomous systems, with major rounds from Saronic, Neura Robotics and Skild AI.
Listen Labs Raises $69M to Disrupt Market Research With AI Interviews
AI startup Listen Labs raised $69M to scale its AI customer interview platform, replacing surveys with video conversations and detecting fraud in market research.
Tech Giants Commit $1 Billion to Carbon Removal Startups
Google, Anthropic and Salesforce lead a nearly $1 billion pledge for future carbon removal credits, signaling confidence in the emerging industry.
Go's IPO Fuels Robotaxi Push and Acquisition Strategy in Japan's Driver Shortage
Go, Japan's biggest IPO of 2026, raises ¥88.6 billion to tackle driver shortage via robotaxis and acquisitions.
VLC Creator Jean-Baptiste Kempf Builds Real-Time Robot Control Platform
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the developer behind VLC, is launching Kyber, an infrastructure layer for real-time remote device control. The open-source veteran targets a key bottleneck in robotics and IoT.
Lithuanian Startup Launches Open-Source Drone Detection Network
A Lithuanian startup launched an open-source drone detection network targeting Shahed-type UAVs, using distributed sensors and shared data.
StartupWiki Challenges Crunchbase With Free Data Access
StartupWiki launches as a free open platform offering startup data traditionally locked behind paywalls at Crunchbase.
Founders Fund Backs Robot That Kills Fish Humanely
Shinkei's Poseidon robot kills fish humanely using Ikejime technique. Founders Fund leads $6M seed round.
Blue Origin Rebuilds Launch Pad as Relativity Sets Sights on Mars
Blue Origin begins rebuilding its damaged launch pad while Relativity Space targets Mars missions. Isar Aerospace faces delays with its Spectrum rocket.
Ripple Backs African Payments Giant Flutterwave at $3.2 Billion Valuation
African fintech Flutterwave reaches $3.2B valuation with Ripple investment, signaling growth in cross-border payments and blockchain adoption.