#prospy
#prospy

3 hours ago

European startups

Penemue raises 1.7M to scale AI hate speech detection

Venture

Variance Raises $21.5M for Compliance Investigation Platform Powered by AI Agents

Venture

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.

3 hours ago

Penemue raises 1.7M to scale AI hate speech detection

Penemue develops AI to detect online hate and disinformation in real time, raising over €1.7 million for its technology.

Variance Raises $21.5M for Compliance Investigation Platform Powered by AI Agents

Variance raised $21.5 million for an AI platform focused on compliance and risk investigations, enhancing fraud detection and management for financial institutions.

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

OMG science

fromFuturism

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.

#openai

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Fundraising

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

17 hours ago

Media industry

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

fromExchangewire

Artificial intelligence

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

If OpenAI is to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

OpenAI must refine its business model to achieve profitability before a potential flotation this year.

22 hours ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Fundraising

fromwww.businessinsider.com

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.

Media industry

17 hours ago

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

OpenAI acquired TBPN, a tech-business talk show, shifting its focus towards media despite previous project cancellations.

fromExchangewire

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.

If OpenAI is to float on the stock market this year, it needs to start turning a profit

OpenAI must refine its business model to achieve profitability before a potential flotation this year.

22 hours ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Better bets on ChatGPT for mortgage origination push

The Tinman platform streamlines mortgage processing, reducing costs and onboarding time for lenders significantly.

Bootstrapping

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

fromSecuritymagazine

14 hours ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.

Information security

4 hours ago

ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.

Business intelligence

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Polymarket Brings TradFi Markets to Prediction Trading With Pyth Integration

Polymarket integrates Pyth Network for data-backed trading on U.S. equities, commodities, and ETFs, enhancing prediction market accuracy.

France news

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Omniscient raises $4.1M to replace 150 fragmented intelligence tools

Omniscient provides real-time executive briefings by synthesizing data from over 100,000 sources, addressing the need for proactive corporate intelligence.

London startup

For London's fintech and SaaS firms, digital risk is no longer theoretical - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reputation is a critical business variable for fintech and SaaS companies, impacting partnerships, regulations, and revenue.

US Elections

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

Growth hacking

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.

World news

Stock Market Live April 1, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Rockets on End of War Hopes

Major stock indices rise amid hopes of ending the war with Iran, while oil prices drop and tech companies face threats from Iran.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.

fromSilicon Canals

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/30/2026

Blossom Health, Maisonette, and Keda Robotics secured significant funding in NYC's startup scene on 3/30/2026.

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.

fromSilicon Canals

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/30/2026

Blossom Health, Maisonette, and Keda Robotics secured significant funding in NYC's startup scene on 3/30/2026.

Duplicative Data Doesn't Pay; Investors Soften On Software | AdExchanger

The Trade Desk is changing its fee structure to share revenue with ID providers for unique data signals, aiming to reduce duplicative data costs.

Remote teams

How smart founders are saving money by outsourcing dev work - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Founders are increasingly outsourcing technical work to manage costs and maintain flexibility in their businesses.

Healthcare

myStoria closes $1.6M seed led by Graphite Ventures

myStoria combines AI and human expertise to assist patients with reproductive health conditions, addressing diagnostic delays and fragmented care.

Startup companies

fromEntrepreneur

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.

Retirement

fromSubstack

2 weeks ago

BuzzFeed's AI Collapse, Coinbase vs. Big Banks, and the SpaceX IPO Is Official - Episode 182

Markets and technology are rapidly evolving, impacting companies like BuzzFeed, Coinbase, and SpaceX.

#palantir

22 minutes ago

Business

Here's Why Palantir Is Winning Everywhere, Except in the Stock Market

Business

Palantir Stock Looks Oversold, But is a 89% Year-Ahead Gain Realistic?

Palantir Drops 4%: Can Its AI Partnerships Justify One of the Market's Most Expensive Valuations?

Palantir shares are down 22% year to date, facing valuation pressure and insider selling amid a challenging macro environment.

22 minutes ago

Here's Why Palantir Is Winning Everywhere, Except in the Stock Market

Palantir's stock has declined over 28% despite strong earnings, as the market has become desensitized to its performance.

Palantir Stock Looks Oversold, But is a 89% Year-Ahead Gain Realistic?

Palantir shares appear oversold, with analysts maintaining high price targets despite recent declines.

Palantir Drops 4%: Can Its AI Partnerships Justify One of the Market's Most Expensive Valuations?

Palantir shares are down 22% year to date, facing valuation pressure and insider selling amid a challenging macro environment.

Toronto startup

SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

Venture

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

fromwww.bbc.com

Venture

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

Venture

SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it's keeping the numbers secret (for now)

Venture

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

fromTNW | Next-Featured

Venture

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

Toronto startup

fromTESLARATI

SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

SpaceX is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and transitioning to a publicly traded company.

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.

Venture

SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it's keeping the numbers secret (for now)

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise up to $75 billion.

fromTNW | Next-Featured

SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire with a valuation of $1.75 trillion.

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.

London startup

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.

Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return

Maven Capital Partners exited AccessPay, achieving a 2.5x return for investors, highlighting the growth of regional fintech outside London.

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.

London startup

British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status

British Business Bank invested $20 million in 9fin, achieving unicorn status and enhancing the UK's fintech position.

Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return

Maven Capital Partners exited AccessPay, achieving a 2.5x return for investors, highlighting the growth of regional fintech outside London.

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

Information security

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.

#prediction-markets

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Early Kalshi employees raising up to $35 million for a prediction market VC fund with backing from the CEOs of both Kalshi and Polymarket | Fortune

CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket invest in 5c(c) Capital, a new venture fund for prediction market startups, amid fierce competition in the sector.

Cryptocurrency

Fake or real, the "inside traders" on Polymarket are great engagement bait

Early Kalshi employees raising up to $35 million for a prediction market VC fund with backing from the CEOs of both Kalshi and Polymarket | Fortune

CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket invest in 5c(c) Capital, a new venture fund for prediction market startups, amid fierce competition in the sector.

more#prediction-markets

Business intelligence

Wall Street Calls Snowflake a Top AI Infrastructure Pick

Benchmark rates Snowflake as a Buy with a $190 target, highlighting its role in the $500B AI Data Cloud market.

Tech industry

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.

Nexus raises $4.3M to make enterprise AI agent deployment

Nexus raised $4.3 million to simplify AI deployment for non-technical teams, enabling rapid integration and improved business outcomes.

23 hours ago

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.

Media industry

fromwww.morningstar.com

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.

Yupp.ai shuts down less than a year after launching with $33M from a16z crypto's Chris Dixon | TechCrunch

Yupp.ai, despite initial success, closed due to lack of product-market fit and rapid changes in AI model capabilities.

Information security

Censys Raises $70 Million for Internet Intelligence Platform

Censys raised $70 million in funding to enhance its internet intelligence platform and support global expansion.

fromresund Startups

AI startup automating product compliance joins Y Combinator as regulation hits European retailers

European retailers face regulatory challenges; Complir's AI platform automates compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and growth.

#meta-platforms

Business

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Meta Platforms Surges 4% as Smart Glasses Launch and AI Push Give Investors Reason to Buy the Dip

Meta Platforms shares rose 4% due to Morgan Stanley's Top Pick designation, smart glasses launch momentum, and renewed confidence in AI infrastructure.

fromThe Motley Fool

Venture

Could Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.

Meta Platforms Surges 4% as Smart Glasses Launch and AI Push Give Investors Reason to Buy the Dip

Meta Platforms shares rose 4% due to Morgan Stanley's Top Pick designation, smart glasses launch momentum, and renewed confidence in AI infrastructure.

fromThe Motley Fool

Could Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms has strong growth potential due to its vast ecosystem and innovative capabilities, despite challenges in the digital advertising space.

Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Spinoff For Crypto Push

Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to enhance its digital asset strategy and establish a dedicated institutional crypto division.

Huskeys Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding

Huskeys, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, launched with $8 million in seed funding to enhance edge security management for modern environments.

Information security

Onit Security Raises $11 Million for Exposure Management Platform

4 days ago

Huskeys Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding

Huskeys, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, launched with $8 million in seed funding to enhance edge security management for modern environments.

Information security

Onit Security Raises $11 Million for Exposure Management Platform

HubSpot Price Target Cut Despite LLM Tools Not Being a Material Threat

HubSpot's price target was cut to $325, but analysts believe AI tools do not pose a significant threat to its business.

#tokenization

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Midas raises $50M Series A

Midas has raised $50 million to launch Midas Staked Liquidity, enabling instant redemptions for tokenized investment products.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Midas raises $50M Series A

Midas has raised $50 million to launch Midas Staked Liquidity, enabling instant redemptions for tokenized investment products.

more#tokenization

fromTechzine Global

Mistral raises 723M to expand Its AI infrastructure

Mistral AI has raised 723 million euros through debt financing from seven banks, including BNP Paribas and Bpifrance, to build a new data center near Paris. This facility will be equipped with 13,800 Nvidia GB300 chips, marking a significant step in establishing European AI infrastructure.

European startups

Globalstar stock soars on Amazon rumors. Why the Starlink rival's shares are blasting into space today

Globalstar's shares rose nearly 14% after reports of Amazon's interest in acquiring the satellite communications company.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

4 days ago

Midas Raises $50 Million to Build Instant Liquidity for Tokenized Assets

Midas raised $50 million to enhance onchain investment infrastructure and launched Midas Staked Liquidity for instant liquidity in tokenized assets.

23 hours ago

Wall Street Sees Contrarian Buy in Cerence After 39% Drop

Cerence Inc. is viewed as a leader in automotive voice technology with significant growth potential despite a 39% stock decline this year.

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (23-29 March)

European capital is increasingly focused on backing infrastructure layers across various sectors, particularly in semiconductor and AI technologies.

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.

fromTNW | Insider

5 days ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (23-29 March)

European capital is increasingly focused on backing infrastructure layers across various sectors, particularly in semiconductor and AI technologies.

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.

SPYT Promises 20% Income but IVV's 71.32% Long-Run Return Tells a Different Story

Defiance S&P 500 Target Income ETF offers high yields but limits upside potential, making it crucial to understand its structural limitations before investing.

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.

#crowdstrike

Business

Wall Street Says Buy CrowdStrike And Watch It Gain $100 This Year

CrowdStrike Holdings is rated Buy with a $500 target, aiming for $10 billion in annual recurring revenue in a $150 billion market.

CrowdStrike Gains 4% as Morgan Stanley Names It a Top AI Security Bet

CrowdStrike stock rebounds 4% after analyst upgrades, suggesting market reassessment of previous selloff fears regarding AI's impact on cybersecurity.

Wall Street Says Buy CrowdStrike And Watch It Gain $100 This Year

CrowdStrike Holdings is rated Buy with a $500 target, aiming for $10 billion in annual recurring revenue in a $150 billion market.

CrowdStrike Gains 4% as Morgan Stanley Names It a Top AI Security Bet

CrowdStrike stock rebounds 4% after analyst upgrades, suggesting market reassessment of previous selloff fears regarding AI's impact on cybersecurity.

more#crowdstrike

fromTNW | Health-Tech

Generare raises 20M to decode the 97% of microbial chemistry

Generare has raised €20 million to screen microbial genomes for novel small molecules, claiming to have characterized more than the entire field combined.

Palantir Needs 60%-70% Annual Revenue Growth to Justify Its Price

Palantir Technologies faces valuation challenges, requiring 60% to 70% annual revenue growth to justify current stock prices.

Wall Street Stays Is Bullish on Atlassian Despite KeyBanc's Price Target Cut

Atlassian's price target was cut to $130, but the long-term growth outlook remains positive despite near-term challenges.

Depthfirst Raises $80 Million in Series B Funding

Depthfirst raised $80 million in Series B funding, totaling $120 million, to enhance software security with its new AI model Dfs-mini1.

fromTearsheet

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.

Business

Biotech Stocks Are Up About 35% in the Past Year and Analysts Say the Biggest Gains Are Still Ahead

The biotech sector is projected to grow significantly due to lower borrowing costs and increased M&A activity.

Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, say sources | Fortune

Paradigm is developing a prediction markets trading terminal to cater to professional traders and market makers.

Dear Applied Digital Investors: April 8 Could Be the Make or Break Moment

Applied Digital Corp must deliver strong Q3 results to address significant stock decline and high debt levels.

This 1 Tech Stock is Worth Buying Hand-Over-Fist, Even in This Environment

Arm Holdings is positioned to thrive due to a critical mismatch in tech components, particularly in battery efficiency and capacity.

Empirical Ventures secures 10M from the British Business Bank

Empirical Ventures has secured a £10 million commitment from the British Business Bank through its Regional Angels Programme, bringing the Bank's total support for the firm to £15 million. This funding will allow Empirical to write larger cheques to early-stage science-led founders across the UK, particularly outside London.

Venture

Standing Ovation raises 30M Series B round

Standing Ovation raised €30 million for US commercial rollout of Advanced Casein, produced through precision fermentation from dairy waste streams.

Rebellions closes $400M pre-IPO round at a $2.34B valuation

Rebellions, a South Korean AI chip company, raised $650M in six months, targeting Meta and xAI as customers, and valued at $2.34 billion.

Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup | TechCrunch

Sycamore raised $65 million in seed funding to build a comprehensive AI orchestration platform led by experienced founder Sri Viswanath.