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Startups & Funding

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Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents and take on Stripe
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Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents and take on Stripe

Key Takeaways - Natural raises $30 million in a Series A round to reinvent payments for AI agents and take on Stripe. - The funding brings Natural's t

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation
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Colossal Biosciences reportedly in talks to raise new capital at $20B–$30B valuation

Key Takeaways - Colossal Biosciences is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $20B–$30B valuation. - The company has started generating revenu

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
AMI Labs CEO Avoids 'AGI' and 'Superintelligence' Terms, Focuses on World Models
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AMI Labs CEO Avoids 'AGI' and 'Superintelligence' Terms, Focuses on World Models

Key Takeaways - AMI Labs CEO Alexandre LeBrun is focusing on world models instead of 'AGI' and 'superintelligence' terms to describe his AI. - The com

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
Aina Raises $5.5 Million to Develop AI-Control Devices
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Aina Raises $5.5 Million to Develop AI-Control Devices

Key Takeaways - Aina, a Bengaluru- and San Francisco-based startup, has raised $5.5 million in a funding round led by Redstart Labs and 360 ONE. - The

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley to Discuss Future of Surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley to Discuss Future of Surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Key Takeaways - Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will discuss the future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. - Flock Safety has secured $950 m

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Expert Panel to Address Pre-Seed Funding Challenges in the AI Era
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Expert Panel to Address Pre-Seed Funding Challenges in the AI Era

Key Takeaways - TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will convene a high-level panel to address the complexities of securing pre-seed capital in an AI-driven marke

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
StrictlyVC Announces Return to NYC for September 10 Amidst Surging New York Startup Funding
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StrictlyVC Announces Return to NYC for September 10 Amidst Surging New York Startup Funding

Key Takeaways - StrictlyVC returns to New York City on September 10, 2026, at Ideal Glass Studios to engage with the growing venture ecosystem. - New

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
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Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act

Key Takeaways - Databricks has reached a valuation of $188 billion after a new funding round led by Coatue. - The company has successfully transitione

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Aaryan Pathak
about 2 months ago
How to Secure Pre-Seed Funding Without a Product: Insights from Disrupt 2026
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How to Secure Pre-Seed Funding Without a Product: Insights from Disrupt 2026

The art of securing pre-seed funding without a product is a daunting task for many startup founders, but it is not impossible. As the startup ecosyste

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Aaryan Pathak
2 months ago
Nuclear Startup Valar Atomics in Talks to Raise $1 Billion at $6 Billion Valuation
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Nuclear Startup Valar Atomics in Talks to Raise $1 Billion at $6 Billion Valuation

In a significant development for the nuclear energy sector, Valar Atomics, a startup founded by Isaiah Taylor, is in discussions to secure a substanti

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Aaryan Pathak
2 months ago
Applications Close in 48 Hours for Stripe x Startup Battlefield
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Applications Close in 48 Hours for Stripe x Startup Battlefield

Stripe x Startup Battlefield: A Crucial Opportunity for Australian Startups Applications for Stripe x Startup Battlefield are closing in 48 hours, wi

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Aaryan Pathak
2 months ago
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Experts to Discuss Pre-Seed Funding Strategies Without a Product
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Experts to Discuss Pre-Seed Funding Strategies Without a Product

The landscape of early-stage venture capital is shifting toward a high-stakes era where the traditional requirement of a functional Minimum Viable Pro

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Aaryan Pathak
2 months ago
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The startup ecosystem is the engine of global innovation, fueled by visionary founders and strategic venture capital. In our Startups & Funding section, we track the pulse of early-stage companies and tech unicorns. We cover everything from Seed and Series A announcements to massive late-stage venture capital deployments. Beyond just funding numbers, our analysis dives into the business models, product-market fit, and competitive landscapes of these emerging companies. We explore trends in SaaS, fintech, deep tech, and biotech, providing readers with a clear view of where smart money is flowing and which visionary startups are poised to disrupt incumbent industries.