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Funding
OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, has raised a staggering $8.3 billion in a funding round that pushes its valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion, according to The New York Times. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s broader goal to raise $40 billion this year and reflects
Finance
Ramp, the fast-growing expense management startup, has raised an additional $500 million in funding just 45 days after its last financing round—bringing the company’s valuation to a staggering $22.5 billion post-money. The round was led by Iconiq Growth with support from Founders Fund and D1 Capital Partners,
Transportation
In a fast-changing world where geopolitical tensions are rising and defense budgets are expanding, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturers are being pushed to adopt more flexible, multi-purpose strategies. One company at the forefront of this shift is Israeli startup AIR, which has opted for a dual-track approach: simultaneously
Funding
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is reportedly closing in on a major funding deal that could raise between $3 billion and $5 billion, potentially tripling the company’s valuation to a staggering $170 billion. The news, first reported by Bloomberg, signals an aggressive new phase of growth for one of the
Transportation
Waymo, the autonomous driving unit under Alphabet Inc., has announced plans to expand its commercial robotaxi service to Dallas in 2026. This strategic move strengthens Waymo's growing footprint in the self-driving vehicle sector, adding to its current operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix. The
Transportation
Lyft is doubling down on autonomous transportation. The ride-sharing company has announced a partnership with Benteler Mobility to deploy self-driving, all-electric Holon Urban shuttles starting in late 2026. These compact, rectangular vehicles—developed by Benteler’s subsidiary, Holon—will initially launch in select airports and cities across the U.S.
Military & Defense
In a bold move to reinvigorate American manufacturing, automated production startup Hadrian has raised a massive $260 million in new funding to expand its factory footprint and accelerate its mission of reshoring industrial capabilities. The round, led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, comes amid renewed investor focus on rebuilding
Media
Substack, the popular publishing platform for independent writers and creators, announced Thursday it has raised $100 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $1.1 billion—a nearly 70% increase from its 2021 valuation of $650 million, as reported by The New York Times. The funding round was
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
French AI company Mistral has significantly upgraded its chatbot, Le Chat, unveiling a suite of new features that edge it closer to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The update, released Thursday, introduces advanced capabilities such as deep research mode, multilingual reasoning, and enhanced image editing—transforming
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, speech is rapidly emerging as the preferred interface between humans and machines. Recognizing this shift, French AI startup Mistral has entered the audio AI arena with Voxtral, its first family of speech understanding models, setting its sights on disrupting the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Amazon and founded by ex-OpenAI researchers, has launched a new suite of tools specifically designed for financial services professionals. Announced Tuesday at an event in New York City, the Financial Analysis Solution is a tailored version of the company's enterprise product, Claude
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Moonvalley, an emerging force in the intersection of AI and film, has raised $84 million in a new funding round aimed at advancing its AI-powered video tools tailored for filmmakers and creative professionals. The round was led by existing investor General Catalyst and drew strategic backing from major Hollywood players,