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Chubbies cofounder Kyle Hency is back—his new startup Good Day just raised $7 million in seed funding
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Chubbies cofounder Kyle Hency is back—his new startup Good Day just raised $7 million in seed funding

Good Day exclusively told Fortune they've raised $7 million in seed funding, from current investors like Ridge Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Flex Capital.

Fortune4 days ago
Premium sneaker brand Gully Labs bags ₹30 crore in a Series A funding round led by Saama Capital
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Premium sneaker brand Gully Labs bags ₹30 crore in a Series A funding round led by Saama Capital

The fresh capital will be utilised to expand Gully Labs’ product portfolio, scaling its offline retail presence across key Indian markets, and doubling down on its international market presence

BusinessLine1 day ago
Wave of defections from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s $12 billion startup Thinking Machines shows cutthroat struggle for AI talent
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Wave of defections from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s $12 billion startup Thinking Machines shows cutthroat struggle for AI talent

Thinking Machines has lost three members of its founding team to OpenAI, while another cofounder left for Meta and more employees are reportedly heading for the exits too

Fortune3 days ago
VoiceRun gets $5.5M in seed funding to give enterprises more control over voice AI agents
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VoiceRun gets $5.5M in seed funding to give enterprises more control over voice AI agents

VoiceRun, a startup that’s helping enterprises to develop voice-enabled artificial intelligence agents that they control, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to help customers move beyond simple pilots and demonstrations and deploy voice-powered applicati…

SiliconANGLE News5 days ago
She and 4 friends quit their jobs to make a mobile game. Now, they've raised $30 million in a Series A led by A16z.
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She and 4 friends quit their jobs to make a mobile game. Now, they've raised $30 million in a Series A led by A16z.

Irem Sumer and her four friends have spent two years working on "Match Valley." Now they've got millions of dollars in backing from Silicon Valley.

Business Insider5 days ago
Elon Musk: OpenAI and Microsoft Owe Me $134 Billion
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Elon Musk: OpenAI and Microsoft Owe Me $134 Billion

Musk’s lawyers claim that his contributions include not just the $38 million in seed funding he provided during OpenAI’s early years, but also recruiting early employees, providing business contacts, and lending his 'prestige and reputation' to the venture. F…

PCMag.com1 day ago
Exclusive: Mytra raises $120 million Series C to scale supply chain robotics amid industry boom
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Exclusive: Mytra raises $120 million Series C to scale supply chain robotics amid industry boom

Mytra has raised a $120 million Series C, led by Avenir Growth, the company exclusively told Fortune.

Fortune5 days ago
2025 U.S. VC deal value soared to $339.4 billion, says PitchBook. But there’s a catch.
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2025 U.S. VC deal value soared to $339.4 billion, says PitchBook. But there’s a catch.

2025 U.S. VC deal value soared to $339.4 billion, not far from 2021 highs of $358.2 billion, PitchBook data shows. But most of that money is going to a handful of deals.

Fortune4 days ago
Project Eleven raises $20M to prepare cryptoasset blockchains for the quantum era
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Project Eleven raises $20M to prepare cryptoasset blockchains for the quantum era

Project Eleven, a pioneer leading the post-quantum security migration for digital assets, said Wednesday it raised $20 million in early-stage funding to fuel its mission to protect blockchain infrastructure. Castle Island Ventures led the round, joined by Coi…

SiliconANGLE News4 days ago
Fundraise or not? Time to decode the growth dilemma for India’s start-ups
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Fundraise or not? Time to decode the growth dilemma for India’s start-ups

The Indian start-up ecosystem is rapidly evolving, focusing on sustainable growth over capital raised. At the second edition of Mint's ‘The Unstoppables’, early stage founders learnt about the importance of strategic decision-making in funding and resource ma…

Livemint1 day ago
(PR) Quadric Inference Engine Attracts $30 million Series C Funding
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(PR) Quadric Inference Engine Attracts $30 million Series C Funding

Quadric, the inference engine that powers on-device AI chips, today announced an oversubscribed $30 million Series C funding round, bringing total capital raised to $72 million. ACCELERATE Fund, managed by BEENEXT Capital Management, led the round. Uncork Cap…

Techpowerup.com5 days ago
Andreessen Horowitz makes a $3 billion bet against the AI bubble
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Andreessen Horowitz makes a $3 billion bet against the AI bubble

The venture capital firm, which goes by the nickname a16z, set up a dedicated $1.25 billion war chest in 2024 for bets on AI infrastructure, a term that the fund defines more broadly than the costly chips and data centers that make AI run. This month, the fir…

The Times of India1 day ago
The Dark Side of Hot Seed Rounds in the Age of AI: When Founders Just Keep the Money
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The Dark Side of Hot Seed Rounds in the Age of AI: When Founders Just Keep the Money

A Cautionary Tale from 2025/2026 Here’s something I never thought I’d have to write about, but after watching it happen three times in a single year (really more than that), it’s time we talked about it openly. I’ve now seen three separate VC seed deals in 20…

Saastr.com4 days ago
Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
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Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft

Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves "wrongful gains" they received from his early support, according to a court filing.

CNBC2 days ago
Proptech startup Truva raises $9 million from Stellaris and Orios Venture Partners
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Proptech startup Truva raises $9 million from Stellaris and Orios Venture Partners

Proptech startup Truva has raised $9 million to expand in Mumbai and enter Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The company plans to deploy the capital to expand its presence in Mumbai and enter new markets such as Delhi NCR and Bengaluru, enhance its real estate intelli…

The Times of India5 days ago
Rise of the Colorado ‘decacorns’ — rare creatures of the private equity world
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Rise of the Colorado ‘decacorns’ — rare creatures of the private equity world

When it comes to unicorns or private companies valued at $1 billion or more, Colorado has become a breeding ground.

The Denver Post5 days ago
Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged gains from his early contributions
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Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged gains from his early contributions

Elon Musk has asked a US court to award him up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they benefited unlawfully from his early backing of the AI startup

Firstpost3 days ago
Why Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'
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Why Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'

OpenAI gained between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion from the billionaire entrepreneur's contributions when he was co-founding OpenAI from 2015, while ‌Microsoft gained ‌between $13.3 billion and $25.1 billion, Musk said in the federal court filing ahead of…

The Times of India3 days ago
Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'
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Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in 'wrongful gains'

Jan 17 : Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the "wrongful gains" that they received from his early support of the artificial-intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday.OpenAI gained between …

CNA3 days ago
Atomic 6 debris shields selected for Portal Space Systems mission
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Atomic 6 debris shields selected for Portal Space Systems mission

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 Atomic-6 has secured a key deployment of its Space Armor tiles as the primary micrometeoroid and orbital debris protection system on an upcoming Portal Space Systems spacecraft that will fly on SpaceX's Transporter 18 rides…

Space Daily1 day ago
Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
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Musk seeks up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, saying he deserves the "wrongful gains" that they received from his early support, according to a new court filing.

RTE1 day ago
OpenAI joins seed round of brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs
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OpenAI joins seed round of brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs

The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. The move signals OpenAI’s growing interest in technologies that extend beyond software, pointing to a longer-term focus on hardware and human-augmentation research alongside its core AI business.

The Times of India4 days ago
AI Startup AlphaLit Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Screen And Score Smaller Cases And Route Them To Lawyers
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AI Startup AlphaLit Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Screen And Score Smaller Cases And Route Them To Lawyers

Already, the company has created some 80 cases through its platform. It is operating only in California for now. The post AI Startup AlphaLit Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Screen And Score Smaller Cases And Route Them To Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

Lawnext.com4 days ago
Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 billion
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Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 billion

Elon Musk has accused OpenAI and Microsoft of “wrongful gains” from his financial support and demanded restitution in court Read Full Article at RT.com

RT1 day ago
North America Residential Use Artificial Flower Market Financial Health and Stability Metrics
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North America Residential Use Artificial Flower Market Financial Health and Stability Metrics

Download Sample Get Special Discount North America Residential Use Artificial Flower Market Size, Strategic Opportunities & Forecast (2026-2033)Market size (2024): USD 1.2 billion · Forecast (2033): USD 1.

Linkedin.com2 days ago
The Wacky Musk-OpenAI Legal War Now Involves a Fittingly Insane Amount of Money
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Gizmodo.com2 days ago
Elon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft
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Elon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft

We now have some idea of what's at stake in the longstanding feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI. As first reported by Bloomberg , the latest filing, as part of a lawsuit that accuses the AI giant of abandoning its non-profit status, claims that Musk is owed an…

Slashdot.org2 days ago
Ministry proposes additional Rp5.1T to restore agriculture in Sumatra
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Ministry proposes additional Rp5.1T to restore agriculture in Sumatra

The Ministry of Agriculture allocated Rp1.49 trillion (around US$88.3 million) from the 2026 State Budget and proposed an additional Rp5.1 trillion to ...

Antaranews.com5 days ago
Freemium is Back — The AI Edition! But You’ll Still Probably Need 50 Million Active Users for Freemium to Actually Work as a Business Model.
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Freemium is Back — The AI Edition! But You’ll Still Probably Need 50 Million Active Users for Freemium to Actually Work as a Business Model.

“For Freemium and PLG to work at scale, you probably need millions of folks to use your product. If it’s 1000’s … then go sell it.” Freemium is back. In fact, it’s never been bigger.  The Age of AI is build on freemium.  ChatGPT is the shining example. The AI…

Saastr.com5 days ago
Wanted in Budget 2026: A Trump shock absorber for the small enterprises to survive
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Wanted in Budget 2026: A Trump shock absorber for the small enterprises to survive

The MSME sector in India, a cornerstone of economic growth and export potential, is currently navigating a stormy sea due to tariffs imposed by the US. In light of this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 must act as a lifebuoy, offering essent…

The Times of India4 days ago
How can parents claim the $1,000 Trump Account when filing 2025 taxes — here’s who qualifies for the federal seed benefit
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How can parents claim the $1,000 Trump Account when filing 2025 taxes — here’s who qualifies for the federal seed benefit

Parents filing 2025 taxes can now open a Trump Account for children. The IRS allows a $1,000 federal seed contribution using Form 4547. Eligible kids under 18 gain tax-deferred investment access, early-use flexibility, and long-term financial growth, as Washi…

The Times of India4 days ago
Budget 2026: Agri sector pitches for tech push, climate-smart infrastructure
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Budget 2026: Agri sector pitches for tech push, climate-smart infrastructure

With the Budget 2026 on the horizon, leaders in the agriculture sector are rallying for a substantial increase in investments directed towards digital infrastructure, climate-smart practices, and technological advancements. They argue that these enhancements …

The Times of India5 days ago
Ahead of FY27 Budget, agri industry seeks push for digital and climate-resilient farming
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Ahead of FY27 Budget, agri industry seeks push for digital and climate-resilient farming

While agriculture supports nearly 45 per cent of India’s workforce, it contributes only about 18 per cent to gross value added, prompting calls to reposition it as a growth engine

BusinessLine5 days ago
What’s up with… Euro LEO plans, CityFibre, FWA growth
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What’s up with… Euro LEO plans, CityFibre, FWA growth

UK’s Open Cosmos plots sovereign LEO constellationNeil McRae confirms he is CityFibre’s new CTIOThe FWA infrastructure sector is now valued at $10bn

TelecomTV5 days ago
Ammobia Raises $7.5M to Scale Low-Cost Ammonia Production Technology Critical to Energy Resilience
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Ammobia Raises $7.5M to Scale Low-Cost Ammonia Production Technology Critical to Energy Resilience

Shell Ventures, Air Liquide, MOL Switch, and Chevron Technology Ventures back breakthrough poised to deliver 2x cost reduction for global ammonia producers Shell Ventures, Air Liquide, MOL Switch, and Chevron Technology Ventures back breakthrough poised to de…

GlobeNewswire5 days ago
Polyester microfibers delay growth of cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) throughout the lifecycle
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Polyester microfibers delay growth of cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) throughout the lifecycle

Agroecosystems are increasingly recognized as major basins for terrestrial microplastics. Many agricultural practices have led to high loading of plastic mulch films, synthetic microfibers, and other microplastics onto fields. There is demonstrated ability fo…

Plos.org5 days ago