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Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.
Seed Rounds Grow Bigger as Path to Series A Narrows
US seed rounds have tripled since 2018, but Series A graduation rates have fallen to 24% for 2024 cohorts, signaling a narrowing funnel for startups.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
AI IQ site ignites debate by scoring large language models on the bell curve
A startup called AI IQ is assigning IQ scores to over 50 AI models. The project draws praise for clarity and criticism for oversimplifying machine intelligence.
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.
Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat
A consortium of leading US banks is launching a tokenization network to compete with crypto and stablecoin startups, marking a strategic shift in digital finance.
Wayve's Self-Driving Tech to Debut in Stellantis Vehicles by 2028
Wayve's autonomous driving technology will appear in US Stellantis vehicles starting in 2028, marking a major step for the British startup's expansion into the American market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.
YC-Backed Flick Seeks Front-End Engineer for AI Filmmaking Platform
YC-backed Flick is hiring a front-end engineer to build a collaborative platform for AI filmmaking, aiming to become the Figma of the industry.
OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation After $113M Series B Round
OpenRouter raised $113M in Series B funding led by CapitalG, more than doubling its valuation to $1.3B. Usage surged 5x in six months, signaling the rise of multi-AI-model platforms.
ClickHouse Revenue Triples to $250M as IPO Nears
Database firm ClickHouse hits $250M annualized revenue, signaling strong growth and a potential public offering within years.
Triomics raises $22M to bring AI cancer care tools to more hospitals
Triomics secured $22M in Series B funding to deploy its oncology-specific AI platform across cancer centers, aiming to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient care.
Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny
Black founders raised $1.1 billion in Q1 2025, the most quarterly funding since 2022. Yet the haul accounts for just 2% of total venture capital, underscoring persistent disparities.
OpenRouter's $113M Series B Signals AI Middleware Boom
OpenRouter raised $113 million to connect developers to multiple AI models. The Series B round underscores growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure companies.
Africa's Innovation Ecosystems Grow But Still Captures Only 1% of Global Activity
Africa's tech scaleup ecosystems more than doubled in a decade but represent just 1% of global figures. Four hubs dominate while clean energy emerges as a key strength.
Impulse Space lands $500M to lead orbital maneuvering race
Impulse Space raised $500 million in Series D funding to dominate orbital maneuvering. Founder Tom Mueller says timing is everything as space mobility markets expand.