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Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
Secretive AI Startup Hark Raises $700M at $6 Billion Valuation
Hark, Brett Adcock's stealth AI startup, raised a massive $700M Series A, valuing the 'universal' interface company at $6 billion.
How a Non-AI Startup Landed $20M From ARK Invest
Lucra raised $20M from ARK Invest for eSports gamification loyalty, proving AI isn't needed to attract top investors.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.
General Catalyst bets $63M on India's travel payments startup Scapia
General Catalyst leads $63 million funding round in Scapia, an Indian travel booking and payments startup. The investment doubles the company's valuation.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, planning to list on the NYSE under the ticker SPCX. The filing reveals unprecedented financial details about the private space company.
Quantum Physics, AI Join Forces to Supercharge Enzyme Engineering
Imperagen raises £5 million to blend quantum physics simulations with AI for faster, more precise enzyme design, aiming to green industrial processes.
Typewise Hires AI Growth Engineer as Startup Expands Reach
Typewise, the YC-backed keyboard startup, is hiring an AI Growth Engineer for Zurich or remote. The move signals a push to integrate AI into growth and product development.
Arlington Startup Raises $42M to Replace Ship Tracking With Smarter Sensors
A Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to develop a networked sensor system for ships, aiming to surpass current AIS technology with a real-time 'hive mind' approach.
Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.
China Robotics Investment Hits Record as Embodied AI Startups Attract Billions
China-based robotics startups raised $5.6 billion through mid-2026, matching the 2021 peak. Embodied AI companies drive the surge, with several startups reaching billion-dollar valuations.
SoftBank CEO's Recent Bets Raise Alarm Among Executives
Insiders at SoftBank worry that Masayoshi Son's recent investment decisions signal a losing streak. The CEO known for bold bets may be overpaying for deals.