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#databricks

Databricks is on track to raise a record $9.5+ billion round at $60B valuation | TechCrunch

Databricks is nearing a $9.5 billion funding round at a $60 billion valuation, outpacing previous records.

Insight VC describes Databricks' wild $10B deal and the bad advice the CEO ignored | TechCrunch

Databricks raised a record-breaking $10 billion in funding, reflecting immense investor interest in the growing demand for data-centric technologies.

Databricks is on track to raise a record $9.5+ billion round at $60B valuation | TechCrunch

Databricks is nearing a $9.5 billion funding round at a $60 billion valuation, outpacing previous records.

Insight VC describes Databricks' wild $10B deal and the bad advice the CEO ignored | TechCrunch

Databricks raised a record-breaking $10 billion in funding, reflecting immense investor interest in the growing demand for data-centric technologies.
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Finland's Aisti raises 29M to build acoustic tiles made of renewable wood fibres

Aisti secures €29M in Series A funding to enhance the development of sustainable acoustic materials for the construction industry.
#venture-capital

IT'S OFFICIAL: OpenAI is worth $157 billion

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion, achieving a $157 billion valuation, indicating strong investor confidence in the generative AI market.

OpenAI turmoil is a bad look for its huge funding round, VCs say. 'I would vote with my feet.'

OpenAI faces leadership instability amid closing a record funding round that may value the company at $150 billion.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/20/2024

Significant venture capital funding for NYC startups showcases a thriving tech ecosystem and growing innovation across sectors.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/10/2024

Mainframe, Anise Health, and TRUE have collectively raised significant funding, showcasing the growth of innovative startups in NYC's tech scene.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/25/2024

Eugene Health, a value-based care startup, secured $5.25M in funding from five investors, part of a $21.25M total offering.

IT'S OFFICIAL: OpenAI is worth $157 billion

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion, achieving a $157 billion valuation, indicating strong investor confidence in the generative AI market.

OpenAI turmoil is a bad look for its huge funding round, VCs say. 'I would vote with my feet.'

OpenAI faces leadership instability amid closing a record funding round that may value the company at $150 billion.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/20/2024

Significant venture capital funding for NYC startups showcases a thriving tech ecosystem and growing innovation across sectors.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/10/2024

Mainframe, Anise Health, and TRUE have collectively raised significant funding, showcasing the growth of innovative startups in NYC's tech scene.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/25/2024

Eugene Health, a value-based care startup, secured $5.25M in funding from five investors, part of a $21.25M total offering.
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#startup-growth

Health insurance unicorn Alan bags 173M at 4B valuation

Alan has raised €173M in a Series F funding round, achieving a valuation of €4B and aiming for profitability by 2026.

Confirmed: cloud security specialist Upwind raises $100M on a $900M valuation | TechCrunch

Upwind has closed a $100 million Series A funding round, valuing the company at $900 million, indicating strong investor interest in cloud security.

Health insurance unicorn Alan bags 173M at 4B valuation

Alan has raised €173M in a Series F funding round, achieving a valuation of €4B and aiming for profitability by 2026.

Confirmed: cloud security specialist Upwind raises $100M on a $900M valuation | TechCrunch

Upwind has closed a $100 million Series A funding round, valuing the company at $900 million, indicating strong investor interest in cloud security.
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#elon-musk

Elon Musk's friends to help raise $3 billion for xAI

Elon Musk's xAI startup is seeking a $3 billion funding round valuing it at $18 billion.
xAI competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic for capital and AI talent.

Elon Musk's startup xAI is now reportedly worth more than what the billionaire paid for Twitter

Elon Musk's xAI has reached a valuation of $50 billion, doubling since spring and surpassing Twitter's purchase price.

Elon Musk's AI company may release a consumer app

xAI is set to launch a consumer app similar to ChatGPT.
The upcoming funding round may double xAI's valuation to $50 billion.
Musk rewards early Twitter investors with shares in xAI.

Elon Musk's friends to help raise $3 billion for xAI

Elon Musk's xAI startup is seeking a $3 billion funding round valuing it at $18 billion.
xAI competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic for capital and AI talent.

Elon Musk's startup xAI is now reportedly worth more than what the billionaire paid for Twitter

Elon Musk's xAI has reached a valuation of $50 billion, doubling since spring and surpassing Twitter's purchase price.

Elon Musk's AI company may release a consumer app

xAI is set to launch a consumer app similar to ChatGPT.
The upcoming funding round may double xAI's valuation to $50 billion.
Musk rewards early Twitter investors with shares in xAI.
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#startups

Oyo valuation crashes over 75% in new funding | TechCrunch

Oyo's valuation dropped from $10 billion to $2.4 billion in a new funding round, reflecting its challenging financial situation.

German space tech The Exploration Company bags 151.7M

The Exploration Company raised $160M to scale operations and support development of Nyx, signaling strong European investment in space technologies.

Oyo valuation crashes over 75% in new funding | TechCrunch

Oyo's valuation dropped from $10 billion to $2.4 billion in a new funding round, reflecting its challenging financial situation.

German space tech The Exploration Company bags 151.7M

The Exploration Company raised $160M to scale operations and support development of Nyx, signaling strong European investment in space technologies.
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Exclusive: Drone manufacturer Skydio raises $170 million extension round

Skydio raised $170 million to expand operations and solidify its position in the growing defense tech sector.
Strategic investments by KDDI and Axon indicate strong market confidence in Skydio's future growth potential.

Germany's IonKraft raises 3.5M to make packaging more circular

IonKraft secures €3.5M to launch sustainable packaging solutions, targeting recyclable and PFAS-free packaging materials.

Firefly Aerospace readies for a big year in orbit with $175M D round | TechCrunch

Firefly Aerospace raised $175 million in funding, boosting its valuation to over $2 billion as it prepares for upcoming lunar and space missions.

Meet Glean, the enterprise AI search company that's so powerful Sam Altman deemed it a threat to OpenAI

Glean raised over $260 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered enterprise search capabilities, addressing information retrieval challenges for employees.

AI sales startup Clay is raising a new funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation, sources say

Clay is expected to reach a $1.3 billion valuation in an upcoming funding round, reflecting its rapid growth in sales automation.
#technology-innovation

Health insurance startup Alan reaches $4.5B valuation with new $193M funding round | TechCrunch

Alan partners with Belfius to expand into Belgium and raise €173 million in Series F funding.
Alan's innovative use of technology drastically improves user experience in insurance claims.

Swiss AI startup Albatross bags 3M funding - Silicon Canals

Albatross uses AI personalisation to enhance user engagement, driving conversions and revenue growth across e-commerce and online marketplaces.

Health insurance startup Alan reaches $4.5B valuation with new $193M funding round | TechCrunch

Alan partners with Belfius to expand into Belgium and raise €173 million in Series F funding.
Alan's innovative use of technology drastically improves user experience in insurance claims.

Swiss AI startup Albatross bags 3M funding - Silicon Canals

Albatross uses AI personalisation to enhance user engagement, driving conversions and revenue growth across e-commerce and online marketplaces.
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#womens-health

Exclusive: Women's health unicorn Maven Clinic is raising over $100 million from PE firm StepStone

Maven Clinic is raising over $100 million, valuing it at $1.7 billion, with StepStone Group leading the funding round.

Flora Fertility Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Fertility Insurance

Flora Fertility raised $1.5 million to launch a unique private fertility insurance, enhancing access and affordability for fertility treatments.

Exclusive: Women's health unicorn Maven Clinic is raising over $100 million from PE firm StepStone

Maven Clinic is raising over $100 million, valuing it at $1.7 billion, with StepStone Group leading the funding round.

Flora Fertility Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Fertility Insurance

Flora Fertility raised $1.5 million to launch a unique private fertility insurance, enhancing access and affordability for fertility treatments.
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#openai

OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $100 Billion

OpenAI is negotiating a funding round that may boost its valuation to $100 billion, up from $80 billion eight months ago.

OpenAI reportedly in talks to close a new funding round at $100B+ valuation | TechCrunch

OpenAI is raising funds with a valuation exceeding $100 billion, despite operational losses and high expenditures on AI development.

OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion

OpenAI raises $6.6 billion, increasing valuation to $157 billion; investors can withdraw if a nonprofit-to-for-profit conversion isn't completed.

OpenAI is the new Nvidia for investors that even Nvidia wants in on

OpenAI is on track to be valued over $100 billion, attracting interest from major tech companies.
Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia's participation underscores OpenAI's significant industry influence.

OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $100 Billion

OpenAI is negotiating a funding round that may boost its valuation to $100 billion, up from $80 billion eight months ago.

OpenAI reportedly in talks to close a new funding round at $100B+ valuation | TechCrunch

OpenAI is raising funds with a valuation exceeding $100 billion, despite operational losses and high expenditures on AI development.

OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion

OpenAI raises $6.6 billion, increasing valuation to $157 billion; investors can withdraw if a nonprofit-to-for-profit conversion isn't completed.

OpenAI is the new Nvidia for investors that even Nvidia wants in on

OpenAI is on track to be valued over $100 billion, attracting interest from major tech companies.
Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia's participation underscores OpenAI's significant industry influence.
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Impulse bets shuttling satellites between orbits is big business, and raises $150M to scale up | TechCrunch

Impulse Space raised $150 million in Series B funding, betting on the growing demand for satellite repositioning services.

UK's Desia bags 3M funding - Silicon Canals

Desia aims to enhance productivity for investment professionals by automating the sorting of unstructured data through advanced AI applications.

Amsterdam's hotel tech startup Userguest bags 2.2M

Userguest secures €2.2M funding to enhance technology-driven solutions for hotels, aiming to maximize direct bookings and improve online performance.

Gut check: Can this company's microbiome tests improve your health?

Viome offers personalized health insights by analyzing individuals' microbiomes, aiming to improve health outcomes through tailored dietary and supplement recommendations.
#renewable-energy

Germany's Reverion secures 56M funding - Silicon Canals

Reverion secured $62M in funding for carbon-negative power plants, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and meet $100M in pre-orders.

Germany's Amperecloud bags 3.3M to become the operating system for renewable energy; here's how - Silicon Canals

Amperecloud secured €3.3M in Series A+ funding to enhance renewable energy software platform.
Amperecloud aims to become the operating system for renewable energy by automating workflows and improving data quality.

Germany's Reverion secures 56M funding - Silicon Canals

Reverion secured $62M in funding for carbon-negative power plants, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and meet $100M in pre-orders.

Germany's Amperecloud bags 3.3M to become the operating system for renewable energy; here's how - Silicon Canals

Amperecloud secured €3.3M in Series A+ funding to enhance renewable energy software platform.
Amperecloud aims to become the operating system for renewable energy by automating workflows and improving data quality.
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Felicis Ventures leads $10 million round in AI startup MemGPT at a $70 million valuation, sources say

MemGPT is a framework to enhance long-term memory in AI agents.

Phinxt Robotics secures 2M funding to scale robotics automation with innovative edge AI platform

PHINXT Robotics secured £2 million in funding to advance its edge AI platform, simplifying warehouse automation with decentralised AI technology.

AI chip startup Groq lands $640M to challenge Nvidia | TechCrunch

Groq raises $640 million led by Blackrock, values company at $2.8 billion. Groq's LPUs can run AI models faster and more energy-efficiently.

U.S. Startup Magic Seeks $200M Funding to Triple Valuation to $1.5B

Magic, a startup specializing in AI software writing, seeks over $200 million funding, tripling valuation to $1.5 billion despite no revenue or product yet.

Bitcoin Staking Project Babylon Raises $70M Led by Paradigm

Babylon raised $70 million in funding for bitcoin staking.

Dutch VC Capital Mills invests in German no-code startup Innoloft

Innoloft raised €2mn in funding led by Dutch VC Capital Mills for no-code platform.
Capital Mills invests in B2B software companies like Innoloft, offering funding up to €2.5mn.
Innoloft plans to expand user base and accelerate product development with new funding.
#product-development

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Steller, an AI-powered trip planner and social media app, has raised $5 million in funding.
Steller's latest funding is going towards product development, including recent upgrades to the app.

DYU Secures 100 Million In Funding

The funding infusion will fuel growth in product development, hiring, marketing, and supply chain enhancements.

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Steller, an AI-powered trip planner and social media app, has raised $5 million in funding.
Steller's latest funding is going towards product development, including recent upgrades to the app.

DYU Secures 100 Million In Funding

The funding infusion will fuel growth in product development, hiring, marketing, and supply chain enhancements.
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TechCrunch Fintech: Meet PayJoy, a fintech operating at the intersection of doing good and making money | TechCrunch

PayJoy focuses on helping the underserved build credit through smartphones.

Blockchain Developer Monad Labs Raises $225M Led by Paradigm

Monad Labs raised $225 million in a funding round led by Paradigm.
Monad is developing a faster version of Ethereum blockchain compatible with DeFi applications.

Sib Solutions Secures 1.3M in Follow-On Investment to Propel AI Video Analytics Platform

Sib Solutions secured €1.3 Million funding from existing investors, including Scania Growth Capital II.
Despite financial challenges, Sib Solutions reaffirms commitment to advancing AI technology for logistics optimization.

AI startup raises $1.3B, employees poached by its biggest investor, Microsoft

Inflection co-founders join Microsoft to lead AI division
Microsoft takes on key employees from Inflection after funding round

Polyhedra Network Closes $20M Round at $1B Valuation

The round was led by Polychain Capital and had participation from Animoca Brands.
Funds raised to be used for global expansion and hiring, marking the company's fifth financing round in two years.

How a French health insurance unicorn plans to leverage AI to reach profitability | TechCrunch

Alan has reached a valuation of €2.7 billion after raising a €183 million Series E funding round.
The company has expanded its services to become a one-stop shop for all things related to health.

Enterprise-Focused AI Startup Sierra Aims to Raise $85M

Sierra, an enterprise-focused AI startup, is expected to achieve unicorn status with an $85 million funding round led by Sequoia Capital.
The success of OpenAI's ChatGPT has attracted significant attention and capital from investors in the AI industry.

Ola's Krutrim is the first billion-dollar Indian AI startup | - Times of India

Krutrim, an AI firm, has become India's first AI unicorn after raising $50 million in a funding round led by Matrix Partners.
The funding will be used to accelerate Krutrim's mission of building the complete AI computing stack and driving innovation globally.

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Inches Closer to 'Unicorn' Status With $40M Raise

Crypto banking group Sygnum closed a $40 million funding round, valuing the firm at $900 million.
The funding will be used to expand into new markets in Europe and Asia.
Sygnum's assets under management have grown to $4 billion with 1,700 clients from over 60 countries.

SmithRx Raises $60 Million in Series C Funding to Revolutionize Pharmacy Benefits Management

SmithRx closes $60 million Series C funding round
Expansion plans to support growth
Focus on tackling high drug costs
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