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fromComputerworld
2 days ago

How to prepare for an AI bubble burst

Smaller specialized AI firms face high risk of failure, acquisition, or merger unless they serve narrow, valuable niches that larger players do not address.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

San Jose awards 4 startups with grants to find solutions, create AI capital in South Bay

It's knowing that the city itself wants you to to build something great, is willing to actually put the money where the mouth is, right? And help you do that.
Artificial intelligence
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

San Jose Fuels AI Innovation with Downtown Startup Grants

San Jose is funding and incentivizing AI startups to relocate Downtown, leveraging hardware strengths and practical AI applications to build a robust, atom-focused innovation ecosystem.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Spotlight on AI at TechCrunch Disrupt: Don't miss these sessions backed by JetBrains and Greenfield | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 highlights AI's transformative role with two sessions unveiling the AI Disruptors 60 and exploring developer-focused AI for code quality.
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

San Jose Awards AI Grants to Startups Solving Community Problems

San José awarded four AI startups $50,000 grants and support through a new city-run AI Incentive Program to promote innovation, jobs, and civic problem-solving.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

More than 10 European startups became unicorns this year | TechCrunch

Twelve European startups reached valuations above $1 billion in H1 2025, with investor interest concentrated in AI, biotech, defense tech, renewables, and space.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Elon Musk says he wants to 'simulate' Microsoft 'purely' with AI. He's calling it 'Macrohard.'

xAI is building a purely AI software company called Macrohard to simulate software companies like Microsoft by replicating non-hardware operations entirely with AI.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The AI startup Nominal wants to address the accountant shortage. Read the pitch deck that it used to raise $20 million.

Nominal plugs into a company's existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and helps CFOs and controllers automate tasks to reduce manual work and errors.
Venture
#venture-capital
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Venture

How AI startups are scaling revenue 'faster than any other companies in cloud history' - and what's next

NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meet 19 startups in social networking, dating, and AI that investors have their eyes on

Consumer tech startups are integrating AI and niche focus to attract venture capital.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M | TechCrunch

Felicis announces $900 million Fund X, its largest fund to date, celebrating 20 years of early-stage investing.
The firm focuses heavily on AI, with 70% of its active investments being AI startups.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago
Venture

How AI startups are scaling revenue 'faster than any other companies in cloud history' - and what's next

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M | TechCrunch

Felicis announces $900 million Fund X, its largest fund to date, celebrating 20 years of early-stage investing.
The firm focuses heavily on AI, with 70% of its active investments being AI startups.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Meet 16 VC firms investing in innovative creator economy startups like Substack, Whatnot, and Agentio

"It's such a critical part of the internet," Sinha, a partner at Point72 Ventures, said regarding the creator economy's enduring significance. He noted that initial hype might have subsided but remains confident in its importance.
Venture
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
4 weeks ago

The 9 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of July 2025

July 2025's largest funding rounds highlight significant investments in fintech and AI startups, reflecting investor confidence across diverse sectors.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Alphabet and Nvidia are considering a multi-billion dollar investment in VAST Data

VAST Data is in discussions for financing that could elevate its valuation to $30 billion, positioning it among the top valuable AI startups.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Jeff Dean is still Google's chief scientist. But he's also one of AI's most prolific angel investors

Jeff Dean invests in AI startups, focusing on core tooling, LLM infrastructure, and scientific applications.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cursor snaps up enterprise startup Koala in challenge to GitHub Copilot | TechCrunch

Cursor is capitalizing on the disparity in the AI startup landscape by acquiring talent from startups like Koala to enhance its enterprise offerings and compete with major players.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch | TechCrunch

Lovable has become Europe's latest unicorn after raising $200 million in Series A funding, achieving a $1.8 billion valuation.
#scale-ai
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

AI startups believe Google's Chrome is vulnerable to a new wave of intelligent browsers

AI startups are challenging Google's search dominance with new web browsers like Perplexity's Comet.
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Digital Health Funding in H1 2025: Market Stabilizes, AI Dominates and Exits Return - MedCity News

Digital health startups raised $6.4 billion in venture capital funding during the first half of 2025, slightly more than the preceding two years' totals.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Google Cloud announces new data residency flexibility for UK firms, accelerator for regional startups

"We do understand that you have sovereign obligations and we're designing our solutions so that regardless of your industry you are in control."
Tech industry
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Belgium's 10 biggest funding rounds in H1 2025; 5 are hiring

Belgium's startup ecosystem is thriving with strong public-private partnerships and innovative deep tech, highlighted by AI-first startups positioning it on Europe's innovation map.
European startups
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The job juggler the tech world can't stop talking about speaks out

Soham Parekh worked for multiple AI startups out of financial necessity, clocking 140 hours weekly, which has drawn significant attention in the tech industry.
#funding
Venture
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft changes conditions for Azure startup credits

Microsoft has replaced its AI startup funding program with a two-track system offering limited Azure credits for new entrants.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays $500,000 | Entrepreneur

Thinking Machines Lab offers salaries up to $500,000 to attract H-1B technical talent.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Kleida Martiro is leading the AI scale conversation at TC All Stage | TechCrunch

AI-native startups must redefine early traction metrics, moving beyond traditional SaaS metrics to attract modern investors.
#investment
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

fromIT Pro
2 months ago

UK's AI sector booms - but can the country hang on to its startups?

While the UK excels at startup creation, we struggle to retain our most promising companies as they scale, said Carolyn Dawson, CEO of the Founders Forum Group.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

11 startups from YC Demo Day that investors are talking about | TechCrunch

Cactus's AI aims to assist solopreneurs, who are often overwhelmed, by identifying new opportunities and allowing them to focus on their core business activities.
Startup companies
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

'We've got some fabulous conditions': Salesforce UK chief exec Zahra Bahrololoumi touts the country's tech industry potential

The UK tech industry has significant potential, with strong investment and a collaborative ecosystem according to Salesforce's UK CEO.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Superblocks CEO: How to find a unicorn idea by studying AI system prompts | TechCrunch

System prompts used by unicorn AI startups could unveil the next billion-dollar ideas.
Superblocks emphasizes the significance of 'prompt enrichment' alongside system prompts.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Anthropic and OpenAI make moves against popular AI apps

The landscape for AI startups is becoming more challenging due to competing interests among major AI labs and partnered applications.
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Why investing in growth-stage AI startups is getting riskier and more complicated | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly growing, creating new opportunities and risks for investors.
#san-francisco
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

AI startups continue fueling San Francisco's office recovery | TechCrunch

AI startups are revitalizing San Francisco's Northern Waterfront by leasing substantial space, indicating growth in the post-pandemic landscape.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's NYC Tech Week events

New York is rapidly emerging as a leading hub for AI startups, no longer trailing behind cities like San Francisco.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Something Weird Is Going on With the Investors in Jony Ive's Startup That Was Just Bought by OpenAI

Sebastian Siemiatkowski invested $5 billion in AI startups, with 70% allocated to an anonymous company later revealed as io, acquired by OpenAI.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud on scaling AI startups at Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

Understanding how to effectively utilize AI tools is crucial for startup success.
Iliana Quinonez's expertise guides AI startups in making informed decisions about scaling.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
3 months ago

AI Startups That Focus Small Are Winning Big

Lean, focused AI startups are outperforming larger models by solving specific problems.
AI companies are increasingly shifting towards domain-specific applications rather than broad general tools.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Save $210 + 50% off a second ticket to Sessions: AI until May 4 | TechCrunch

Join 1,000+ founders, investors, researchers, and innovators on June 5 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall for a full day of cutting-edge insights, networking, and discovery.
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago

Amsterdam's Volta Ventures launches 20M fund for Benelux startups

AI is enabling startups to build solutions at a scale and speed that simply wasn't possible before.
European startups
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