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Explore how Bengaluru's Drizz is transforming mobile app testing with $2.7 million in seed funding, and discover Seattle's Humanly's groundbreaking 'AI interviewer' video bot. Plus, learn about strategic alliances in India's smallsat industry driving innovation and growth. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techstartups.com/2025/07/28/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-july-21-2025-2/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqAmiSK1f5/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/drizz-hey-concrete-and-genexis-biotech-raise-funding-for/495156 https://www.business-standard.com/companies/start-ups/drizz-raises-2-7mn-to-automate-mobile-app-testing-with-ai-125072801167_1.html https://siliconangle.com/2025/07/28/drizz-launches-2-7m-provide-vision-based-testing-ai-mobile-apps/

In today's episode, we explore Fervo Energy's $206 million funding boost for its Utah geothermal project and Proxima Fusion's record €130 million Series A round in Europe. Plus, Chime Financial's impressive $700 million IPO debut on Nasdaq. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://fervoenergy.com/fervo-secures-new-financing-to-accelerate-development/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/fervo-energy-lands-206m-in-financing-to-build-massive-geothermal-power-plant/ https://carboncredits.com/fervo-energy-secures-206-million-for-u-s-geothermal-ambitions/ https://fervoenergy.com/milestone-moment-for-the-future-of-geothermal/ https://heatmap.news/climate-tech/fervo-206-million https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/10/proxima-fusion-joins-the-club-of-well-funded-nuclear-contenders-with-e130m-series-a/ https://www.ianhogarth.com/blog/2025/6/11/proxima-fusions-series-a-what-does-it-take-for-first-time-founders-to-raise-150m-for-fusion-within-two-years-of-founding https://www.power-technology.com/news/proxima-fusion-secures-150m-financing/ https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/investors-bet-record-eu130mln-german-fusion-startup-proxima https://www.vestbee.com/blog/articles/proxima-fusion-raises-130-m https://siliconangle.com/2025/06/12/chime-closes-37-nasdaq-debut-raising-700m-ipo/ https://www.investopedia.com/chime-stock-soars-in-trading-debut-11753113 https://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2025/06/11/chime-700-million-ipo https://techstartups.com/2025/06/12/digital-banking-startup-chime-pops-on-ipo-debut-raises-700m-at-11-6b-valuation/

In today's episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements in energy and robotics. Proxima Fusion secures a record €130 million to pioneer commercial fusion power in Europe, while Coco Robotics partners with OpenAI to revolutionize autonomous delivery with $80 million in new funding. Join us as we delve into these transformative technologies and their potential impact on global energy independence and urban logistics. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/10/proxima-fusion-joins-the-club-of-well-funded-nuclear-contenders-with-e130m-series-a/ https://www.ianhogarth.com/blog/2025/6/11/proxima-fusions-series-a-what-does-it-take-for-first-time-founders-to-raise-150m-for-fusion-within-two-years-of-founding https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/investors-bet-record-eu130mln-german-fusion-startup-proxima https://www.power-technology.com/news/proxima-fusion-secures-150m-financing/ https://www.vestbee.com/blog/articles/proxima-fusion-raises-130-m https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/11/sam-altman-backed-coco-robotics-raises-80m/ https://www.convergence-now.com/telecom/delivery-bots-just-got-smarterthanks-to-80m-boost-and-openai-partnership-119453 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coco-robotics-raises-80m-to-expand-autonomous-delivery-and-ai-platform-302478405.html https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/openais-sam-altman-invests-in-80m-round-for-coco-robotics-ai-powered-delivery-fleet https://www.ainvest.com/news/coco-robotics-80m-funding-game-changer-autonomous-delivery-2506/

In today's episode, we delve into the tech and defense sectors' latest funding milestones. Scale AI is in talks with Meta Platforms for a potential $10 billion investment, marking a significant move in the AI landscape. Anysphere raises $900 million, boosting its valuation to $9.9 billion, as it revolutionizes software development with its AI coding assistant, Cursor. Meanwhile, Anduril secures $2.5 billion in Series G funding, doubling its valuation and highlighting its growing influence in defense technology. Join us as we explore these groundbreaking developments and their implications for the future. Sources: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-scale-ai-deal-mean-cursors-explosive-revenue https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/meta-reportedly-exploring-10-billion-plus-investment-in-scale-ai/ https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/meta-eyes--billion--investment-in-scale-ai-to-supercharge-its-ai-push https://techfundingnews.com/meet-cursor-how-anyspheres-mit-born-ai-startup-hit-a-9-9b-valuation-in-3-years/ https://siliconangle.com/2025/06/05/anysphere-raises-900m-ai-powered-cursor-code-editor/ https://venturecapital.com/news/funding-events/anysphere-raises-900-million-at-99-billion-valuation-attracts-major-investors-v1 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ai-powered-coding-tool-anysphere-raises-900m-99b-valuation-its-third-round-less-one-year https://www.ainvest.com/news/anysphere-9-billion-surge-ai-coding-star-stay-lit-2506/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/05/anduril-raises-2-5b-at-30-5b-valuation-led-by-founders-fund/ https://www.fintechweekly.com/magazine/articles/anduril-raises-2-5b-defense-series-g-valuation-30b https://fortune.com/2025/06/05/anduril-palmer-luckey-funding-30-billion-valuation-founders-fund/ https://aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/anduril-valued-305-billion-after-series-g-funding-round https://techfundingnews.com/anduril-raises-2-5b-valuation-30-5b-autonomous-defence/

In today's episode, we explore major funding rounds that are set to transform various industries. Vivrelle secures $62 million to expand its luxury accessories rental platform, VersiFi raises $10.8 million to enhance digital asset trading, and Kargo garners $18.4 million to revolutionize supply chain management with AI. Join us as we delve into how these companies plan to utilize their new capital and the potential impacts on their respective sectors. Sources: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250603774608/en/Vivrelle-Closes-$62M-Series-C-Accelerating-Business-Growth-and-Innovation https://fortune.com/2025/06/04/vivrelle-series-c-funding-62-million-luxury-handbag-designer-rental/ https://mt.fashionnetwork.com/news/Vivrelle-secures-62-million-series-c-funding,1737668.html https://alleywatch.com/2025/06/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-6-5-2025/ https://traded.co/vc/deal/vivrelle-raises-62-million-in-series-c-funding-from-protagonist/ https://alleywatch.com/2025/06/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-6-5-2025/ https://muckrack.com/media-outlet/alleywatch https://ffnews.com/companies/ https://alleywatch.com https://ffnews.com/people/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250606420349/en/Kargo-Raises-$18M-to-Set-New-Industry-Standards-for-Inventory-Management https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/kargo-raises-18-4-million-to-develop-ai-powered-products-for-supply-chains/ https://www.startuphub.ai/kargo-secures-18m-in-series-funding-to-revolutionize-supply-chain-inventory-management/ https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/from-blind-spots-to-big-money-kargos-18m-ai-warehouse-vision https://vcnewsdaily.com/kargo/venture-capital-funding/yypmmsqqng

Explore the highlights of Endeavor Miami's 2025 Startup Pitch Competition, where innovation takes center stage. Discover how Kargo's $18.4 million Series A funding is set to revolutionize supply chain management with AI technology. Plus, delve into the implications of Florida's new CHOICE Act, expanding noncompete agreements and stirring debate in the startup community. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://ground.news/article/10-founders-took-the-stage-at-endeavor-miamis-2025-startup-pitch-competition-and-the-winners-were-refresh-miami https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZ_EZGMfMY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DKb44C-M53V/ https://uschinadaily.com/?p=90623 https://en.wemakefuture.it https://ground.news/article/10-founders-took-the-stage-at-endeavor-miamis-2025-startup-pitch-competition-and-the-winners-were-refresh-miami https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZ_EZGMfMY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DKb44C-M53V/ https://uschinadaily.com/?p=90623 https://en.wemakefuture.it https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250606420349/en/Kargo-Raises-$18M-to-Set-New-Industry-Standards-for-Inventory-Management https://www.startuphub.ai/kargo-secures-18m-in-series-funding-to-revolutionize-supply-chain-inventory-management/ https://vcnewsdaily.com/kargo/venture-capital-funding/yypmmsqqng https://techstartups.com/2025/06/06/top-10-startup-and-tech-funding-news-for-the-week-ending-june-6-2025/ https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4917598-kargo-raises-18m-to-set-new-industry-standards-for-inventory-management https://www.employmentlawworldview.com/floridas-employer-friendly-choice-act-establishes-new-protections-for-garden-leave-and-noncompete-agreements-us/ https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2025/06/04/826171.htm https://www.lumalexlaw.com/2025/06/04/floridas-choice-act-transforming-non-compete-and-garden-leave-agreements/ https://www.mavricklaw.com/blog/defending-florida-employers-2/ https://www.law360.com/articles/2348008/employer-friendly-fla-law-ushers-in-new-noncompete-era

In today's episode, we explore Vivrelle's $62 million Series C funding, signaling a surge in luxury rental services. We also delve into MNTN's impressive IPO, marking a pivotal moment for the adtech industry. Additionally, we discuss Inspira Financial's acquisition of First Dollar, a move set to enhance their health benefits platform. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://alleywatch.com/2025/06/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-6-5-2025/ https://fashionunited.in/news/business/vivrelle-closes-62-million-us-dollars-series-c-round/2025060550071 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250603774608/en/Vivrelle-Closes-$62M-Series-C-Accelerating-Business-Growth-and-Innovation https://traded.co/vc/deal/vivrelle-raises-62-million-in-series-c-funding-from-protagonist/ https://om.fashionnetwork.com/news/Vivrelle-secures-62-million-series-c-funding,1737668.html https://seekingalpha.com/article/4792588-mntn-stock-ipo-may-be-over-but-the-opportunity-isnt https://digiday.com/media-buying/mntns-ipo-notes-how-complicated-it-is-to-launch-successfully-compared-to-recent-years/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DKcj4ECPnc_/ https://www.investing.com/analysis/what-mays-ipo-drought-says-about-2025-dealmaking-200661617 https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/mntn/ https://austinstartupmeetup.com/june-2025-austin-startup-ecosystem-update-event-details/ https://www.planadviser.com/captrust-names-new-head-ma/ https://www.planadviser.com/pensionbee-says-safe-harbor-iras-cause-concern/ https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form+N-CSRS+AIP+Alternative+Lending+For:+Mar+31/24907616.html https://www.stocktitan.net/news/2025-06-05/

In today's episode, we delve into the tech industry's latest financial movements. Former OpenAI employees are launching new AI startups, while Shield Technology Partners secures over $100 million in seed funding, marking one of the largest rounds of the year. We also explore bolttech's impressive $147 million Series C funding round, which boosts its valuation to $2.1 billion. Join us as we discuss the implications of these investments and what they mean for the future of AI and insurtech. Sources: https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fund-management-reits/1633934/space-business-review-may-2025 https://techstartups.com/2025/06/05/top-10-startup-and-tech-funding-news-june-5-2025/ https://www.milbank.com/en/news/space-business-review-may-2025.html https://spacetech.dealroom.co/companies/shield_ai https://startupgeek.com/blog/recently-funded-startups/ https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/asia/news/technology/bolttech-seals-new-funding-with-global-investor-support-538166.aspx https://technode.global/2025/06/05/singapores-bolttech-closes-series-c-fundraise-at-147m/ https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bolttech-series-c-round-444682 https://traded.co/vc/deal/bolttech-secures-147-million-in-series-c-funding-round-from-investors-including-dragon-fund-and-baillie-gifford/ https://insnerds.com/news/bolttech-closes-series-c-147m-2-1b-valuation-embedded-insurance-offerings?hsLang=en

Explore Accenture's collaboration with NVIDIA Inception to boost AI startups and Bolttech's $147 million Series C funding to expand its global insurance network. Plus, delve into MIND's $30 million Series A funding for AI-driven cybersecurity advancements. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://vmblog.com/archive/2025/06/04/accenture-helps-high-potential-ai-startups-grow-with-support-from-nvidia-inception.aspx https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NVIDIA-CORPORATION-57355629/news/Accenture-Helps-High-Potential-AI-Startups-Grow-with-Support-from-NVIDIA-Inception-50158075/ https://newsroom.accenture.com https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260603895320/en/Accenture-to-Announce-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-2025-Results https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/telcos-across-five-continents-are-building-nvidia-powered-sovereign-ai-infrastructure/ https://kr-asia.com/bolttech-closes-series-c-round-adds-sumitomo-and-iberis-to-investor-mix https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bolttech-series-c-round-444682 https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L6N3S70S3:0-bolttech-raises-147-million-after-closing-series-c/ https://insnerds.com/news/bolttech-closes-series-c-147m-2-1b-valuation-embedded-insurance-offerings?hsLang=en https://traded.co/vc/deal/bolttech-secures-147-million-in-series-c-funding-round-from-investors-including-dragon-fund-and-baillie-gifford/ https://www.axios.com/pro/enterprise-software-deals/2025/06/04/cybersecurity-startup-mind-raises-30m-series https://www.startuphub.ai/mind-security-secures-30m-series-a-funding-to-combat-data-leaks-with-ai/ https://mind.io/newsroom/mind-raises-usd30m-series-a-funding-to-deliver-autonomous-data-loss-prevention-through-ai https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/mind-raises-30-million-in-series-a https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/cybersecurity-startup-mind-gets-30m-to-automate-enterprise-data-protection

In today's episode, we explore significant funding milestones in cutting-edge technology sectors. Thunder Code, an AI-driven software testing platform, secures $9 million to revolutionize quality assurance. Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface venture, raises $650 million, doubling its valuation and advancing neurotechnology. Meanwhile, Impulse Space garners $300 million to enhance in-space mobility with its innovative 'space tugs.' Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their implications for the future. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/ciroos-pitch-deck-ai-teammate-startup-21m-seed-funding-round-2025-5 https://www.businessinsider.com/octave-pitchdeck-used-seed-raise-millions-bonfire-linkedin-alumni-vc-2025-5 https://www.leadsontrees.com/news/thunder-code-secures-9m-seed-funding-to-transform-manual-testing-into-automated-success https://www.latitud.com/blog/the-latitud-resident-fellowship-cohort-h1-2025 https://bestofai.com/article/one-of-africas-most-successful-founders-is-back-with-a-new-ai-startup-and-already-raised-9m-techcrunch https://coincentral.com/neuralink-secures-650m-series-e-funding-to-advance-brain-computer-trials/ https://siliconangle.com/2025/06/02/neuralink-raises-another-650m-reported-9b-pre-money-valuation/ https://seekingalpha.com/news/4454538-neuralink-raises-650m-through-series-e-funding-round https://neuralink.com/blog/neuralink-raises-650m-series-e/ https://thetechportal.com/2025/06/03/elon-musks-neuralink-secures-650mn-in-series-e-to-push-human-ai-integration/ https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/insights/news/20250603-wilmerhale-advises-linse-capital-lead-investment-in-impulse-space https://www.satellitetoday.com/finance/2025/06/03/tom-muellers-impulse-space-raises-massive-series-c-finance-haul/ https://www.finsmes.com/2025/06/impulse-space-raises-300m-in-series-c-funding.html https://www.impulsespace.com/updates/impulse-space-secures-300-million-dollar-series-c-to-accelerate-the-future-of-in-space-mobility https://techstartups.com/2025/06/03/impulse-space-a-startup-founded-by-former-spacex-engineer-raises-300m-to-power-the-future-of-orbital-transport/

In today's episode, we delve into the latest funding milestones in the tech world: Applied Computing's £9 million seed round and Infleqtion's $100 million Series C. We explore how these investments are shaping the AI and quantum technology landscapes. Plus, we preview Viva Technology 2025 in Paris, a major event set to gather thousands of startups and tech enthusiasts. Join us for insights into these exciting developments and their implications for the future of technology. Sources: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/05/london-based-applied-computing-raises-e10-7-million-to-bring-ai-to-the-energy-industry/ https://techstartups.com/2025/06/02/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-june-2-2025/ https://www.techmarketview.com/ukhotviews/archive/2025/06/02/applied-computing-raises-9m-for-ai-models-for-energy-industry https://www.uktech.news/ai/ai-platform-for-energy-industry-closes-9m-seed-round-20250530 https://www.founderstoday.news/applied-computing-lands-over-10-millions/ https://bizwest.com/2025/06/02/quantum-firm-infleqtion-raises-100m-to-serve-government-defense-clients/ https://quantumcomputingreport.com/infleqtion-secures-100m-to-scale-atom-based-quantum-systems-for-defense-and-ai-applications/ https://www.iotworldtoday.com/quantum/quantum-company-secures-100m-to-accelerate-commercial-development https://infleqtion.com/infleqtion-raises-100m-to-scale-atom-based-quantum-solutions-for-national-security-and-next-generation-intelligent-systems/ https://venturecapital.com/headlines/funding-events/infleqtion-raises-100m-to-scale-atombased-quantum-platforms-v1 https://vivatechnology.com https://vivatechnology.com/news/viva-tech-2025-survival-guide https://vivatechnology.com/news/tech-trails-the-curated-guide-to-viva-tech-2025 https://vivatechnology.com/sessions/2025-06-12 https://www.inetum.com/en/news/inetum-viva-technology-2025-simplifying-ai-amplifying-impact

In today's episode, we explore Superhero's $11 million funding success and its impact on Australia's fintech scene. We also delve into the upcoming STARTUP AUTOBAHN event in Stuttgart, a key gathering for Europe's automotive innovators. Plus, we discuss Buildots' $45 million Series D funding and how AI is reshaping the construction industry. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/fintech-superheros-valuation-jumps-nearly-20-in-3-months-after-11-million-raise/ https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/superhero-s-valuation-hits--150m-after-latest--11m-raise-to-expand-into-niche-investment-markets.html https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/evp-backs-small-business-energy-savings-startup-termina-in-3m-pre-series-a/ https://www.capitalbrief.com/technology/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/esports/news/all-marvel-rivals-cerebro-database-2-event-rewards-and-challenges/articleshow/121540938.cms https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/startup-autobahn-powered-by-plug-and-play-showcases-over-30-pilot-projects-between-mobility-leaders-and-startups-at-expo2025-302469957.html https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/startups-x-nxp:STARTUPS-X-NXP https://www.presseportal.de/pm/131442/6046551 https://www.startbase.de https://www.startbase.de/city/bw-stuttgart/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/buildots-raises-45m-to-help-companies-track-construction-progress/ https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/buildots-raises-45m-in-series-d-funding.html https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/ryv7nabfge https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/buildots-raises-45-million-to-scale-ai-powered-operational-excellence-in-construction-302468184.html https://www.cretech.com/news/buildots-secures-45m-to-scale-ai-powered-construction-tech-amid-mega-project-surge/

Explore the latest breakthroughs from VivaTech 2025, where top contenders for the Innovation of the Year Award are unveiled, showcasing cutting-edge startups across health, energy, and mobility sectors. Dive into Neuralink's impressive $600 million funding round, propelling its brain-computer interface technology forward. Plus, discover the finalists of ManpowerGroup's startup challenge, redefining the future of work with AI-driven solutions. Join us for an in-depth look at these transformative technologies and their potential global impact. Sources: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/manpowergroup-names-finalists-of-its-vivatech-2025-startup-challenge-302468362.html https://vivatechnology.com/news/tech-for-change-meet-the-finalists https://www.bundle.app/en/technologie/top-30-startups-announced-for-vivatech-2025-innovation-of-the-year-award-b4fedaf8-c789-490b-a90f-b610b49352e0 https://cosmicmeta.io/2025/05/30/top-30-startups-announced-for-vivatech-2025-innovation-of-the-year-award/ https://techcrunch.com/latest/page/328/?who0=publisher&who1=publisher&kme00=Website_FootNav_click&kme01=Website_TopNav_click&kme10=Website_FootNav_click&kme11=Blogclick&kme20=Pageclick&kme21=Website_TopNav_click&km_Home_page=H_Publishers_cta&km_onboarding_kit=website-footer&km_FootNav_contact0=contextual-advertising&km_FootNav_contact1&km_FootNav_contact2&ResourceCenter=Sneak_peek_click&km_TopNav_contact0=affiliate-marketing-strategy&km_TopNav_contact1=advertisersbuying-options&km_midbanner=click_affiliatehub&F1C=Cologne&a8=.VwlTVDbAuOlb4N_httpscc-tvguide.myjcom.jpenkozh-CHSptvichannelscatventermeitelehttpscc-tvguide.myjcom.jpchannelscatvkbsworlda8.VwlTVDbAuOlb4N_httpscc-tvguide.myjcom.jpptenchannelscatventermeitele&wtime=593s https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/28/elon-musks-neuralink-raises-600m-at-9b-valuation/ https://www.builtinsf.com/articles/elon-musks-neuralink-secures-600m-9b-valuation-20250528 https://www.4mgroup.io/blog/neuralink-s-600m-raise-signals-market-confidence-in-brain-computer-interface-race https://www.instagram.com/boardroom/p/DKNEKDszQJP/ https://opentools.ai/news/ai-and-biotech-take-center-stage-in-venture-capital-funding https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2896061/manpowergroup-inc-man-announces-finalists-for-vivatech-2025-startup-challenge-man-stock-news https://www.investing.com/news/press-releases/manpowergroup-names-finalists-of-its-vivatech-2025-startup-challenge-93CH-4070704 https://vivatechnology.com/challenges/manpowergroup?utm= https://investor.manpowergroup.com/news-releases/news-release-details/manpowergroup-names-finalists-its-vivatech-2025-startup https://hrtechcube.com

Explore the latest in tech funding as Neuralink raises $600M for brain-computer interfaces, Buildots secures $45M for AI-powered construction management, and Snorkel AI lands $100M to revolutionize specialized AI development. Dive into the future of neurotechnology, construction tech, and AI innovation in this exciting episode. Sources: https://www.builtinsf.com/articles/elon-musks-neuralink-secures-600m-9b-valuation-20250528 https://www.4mgroup.io/blog/neuralink-s-600m-raise-signals-market-confidence-in-brain-computer-interface-race https://www.massdevice.com/neuralink-value-reportedly-eclipses-9b-with-600m-raise/ https://www.globalconstructionreview.com/buildots-tech-platform-secures-another-45m/ https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/29/buildots-raises-45m-ai-powered-construction-management-platform/ https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/buildots-raises-45m-in-series-d-funding.html https://www.startuphub.ai/buildots-secures-45-million-in-series-d-funding/ https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/buildots-raises-45-million-in-series-d https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/snorkel-ai-raises-100m-in-series-d-funding-at-a-1-3-billion-valuation.html https://snorkel.ai/blog/building-the-ai-data-development-platform-for-specialized-ai/ https://www.datagrom.com/ai-news/snorkel-ai-raises-100m-unveils-new-offerings.html https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/snorkel-ai-bet-on-expert-data-but-can-they-keep-up

Explore the University of Chicago's launch of two $25 million venture funds aimed at fostering innovation in deep tech and healthcare. Discover how these funds are set to transform the startup landscape in Chicago and beyond. Plus, delve into Imarticus Learning's acquisition of MyCaptain, a move that expands their reach in India's edtech sector, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities. Join us for insights into these strategic developments and their potential impact on technology and education. Sources: https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/mfv-partners-unveils-new-25m-u-of-chicago-deep-tech-fund/ https://www.prweb.com/releases/harper-court-ventures-launches-with-25-million-supporting-university-of-chicago-deep-tech-startups-302468420.html https://thenextleap.is/news/harper-court-ventures-fund-i/ https://harpercourt.vc https://www.prweb.com/releases/financial-services-latest-news/financial-services-latest-news-list/ https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/stories/news/2025/05/29/harper-court-ventures-25-million-vc-fund.html https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/mfv-partners-unveils-new-25m-u-of-chicago-deep-tech-fund/ https://www.prweb.com/releases/harper-court-ventures-launches-with-25-million-supporting-university-of-chicago-deep-tech-startups-302468420.html https://indianstartupnews.com/news/ipo-bound-imarticus-learning-acquires-mycaptain-for-rs-50-crore-9318500 https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/imarticus-learning-acquires-mycaptain-in-inr-50-cr-deal/492403 https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/imarticus-learning-jumbotail-443916 https://yourstory.com/2025/05/upskilling-firm-imarticus-learning-acquires-learning-platform-mycaptain https://startupnews.fyi/2025/05/29/ipo-bound-imarticus-learning-acquires-mycaptain/

Explore the European Commission's ambitious plan to transform the EU into a tech innovation leader, Neuralink's groundbreaking $600 million funding round for brain-computer interfaces, and Snyk's pioneering AI Trust Platform enhancing software security. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.pymnts.com/cpi-posts/european-commission-unveils-startup-and-scaleup-strategy-to-support-tech-innovators/ https://sifted.eu/articles/eu-startup-scaleup-strategy https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/05/european-commission-announces-new-strategy-choose-europe-to-start-and-scale-to-retain-and-grow-startups/ https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/document/download/2f76a0df-b09b-47c2-949c-800c30e4c530_en https://era.gv.at/news-items/commission-launches-eu-startup-and-scaleup-strategy/ https://www.builtinsf.com/articles/elon-musks-neuralink-secures-600m-9b-valuation-20250528 https://www.ctol.digital/news/complete-list-every-startup-funding-round-may-28-2025-neuralink-glycoera-horizon3ai-lead-937m-venture-capital-deployment/ https://www.perplexity.ai/page/neuralink-raises-600m-company-AlPHrkziQPik2LF1Jjsn2g https://www.instagram.com/p/DKNCib4RHEM/ https://economictimes.com/tech/technology/elon-musks-neuralink-raises-fresh-cash-at-9-billion-valuation-report/articleshow/121453481.cms https://www.securityinfowatch.com/cybersecurity/company/55293213/snyk https://sdtimes.com/softwaredev/new-relics-github-copilot-integration-snyks-ai-trust-platform-and-datarobots-syftr-framework-sd-times-daily-digest/ https://snyk.io/news/snyk-announces-first-ai-trust-platform-to-revolutionize-secure-software-for-the-ai-era/ https://www.devopsdigest.com/snyk-announces-ai-trust-platform https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sjqi00hnflx

In today's episode, we explore the latest funding rounds for AI startups across Europe and the US. Finnish startup Inven raises €11.2 million to expand its deal sourcing platform, while Amsterdam's MarvelX AI secures €5.3 million to enhance insurance workflow automation. Meanwhile, San Francisco-based Pallet garners $27 million in Series B funding to revolutionize logistics technology. Join us as we delve into these significant developments and their implications for the tech industry. Sources: https://www.grantwatch.com/grantnews/finding-grant-funding-for-big-dreams-and-small-business/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cathay-innovation-closes-1b-venture-capital-fund-to-bring-vertical-ai-to-critical-industries-302465496.html https://sifted.eu https://fi.co/insight/build-a-great-startup-in-2025-with-the-fi-middle-east-startup-accelerator https://www.rsgroup.com/media/nyanw0xt/fy25-rns-final.pdf https://siliconcanals.com/amsterdam-startups-funding-may-2025/ https://coverager.com/category/investments/ https://www.finsmes.com/category/netherlands https://www.eu-startups.com/category/netherland-startups/ https://www.insurtechinsights.com/news-insights/all-news/ https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Pallet-Secures-27M-Series-B-Led-By-General-Catalyst-50074829/ https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/why-pallet-needed-another-raise-just-7-months-after-its-series-a https://techstartups.com/2025/05/27/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-may-27-2025/ http://www.retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/5/27/consortium-including-nestle-ukandi-and-google-cloud-tap-ai-to-redistribute-15-million-surplus-meals-to-uk-communities https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/funding

In today's episode, we delve into OpenAI's strategic acquisition of Jony Ive's AI hardware startup, io Products, for $6.4 billion, marking a significant shift into consumer hardware. We also explore Siro's $50 million Series B funding to revolutionize in-person sales with AI-driven insights, and Clair's $23 million funding round to expand its on-demand payment solutions for shift workers. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/jony-ive-to-lead-openais-design-work-following-6-5b-acquisition-of-his-company/ https://openai.com/sam-and-jony/ https://community.openai.com/t/sam-jony-introduce-io-openai-buys-loveform-for-6-4-billion-may-21-2025/1266977 https://www.itpro.com/hardware/openai-just-made-its-first-hardware-acquisition-with-a-deal-for-jony-ives-startup-but-altmans-usd6-4-billion-moonshot-is-a-huge-risk https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/321259/openai-acquires-jony-ives-ai-device-startup-for-6-4-billion https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/siro-lands-50m-from-signalfire-to-expand-its-ai-powered-coaching-solution-for-on-ground-sales-reps/ https://www.signalfire.com/blog/signalfire-leads-siros-series-b https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/siro-raises-50m-series-b-to-bring-ai-to-in-person-sales-302463711.html https://www.siro.ai/blog/series-b https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/siro-raises-50m-in-series-b-funding.html https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250521764109/en/Wages-Earned-Wages-Paid-Embedded-Fintech-Clair-Raises-Over-$23M-in-Series-B-to-Continue-its-Mission-to-Provide-Secure-Simple-Earned-Wage-Access https://fortune.com/2025/05/21/exclusive-clair-embedded-earned-wage-access-startup-raises-23-2-million-series-b/ https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/clair-raises-over-23m-in-series-b-funding.html https://fintech.global/2025/05/22/embedded-fintech-clair-raises-23-2m-to-scale-real-time-wage-access/ https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/05/239887-fintech-startup-clair-raises-23-2m-to-expand-earned-wage-access-offering/

Explore the latest in global startup competitions as the Coastal Innovation Challenge 2025 launches to tackle Gulf South climate issues, the University of Chicago's New Venture Challenge showcases top student startups, and the Startup World Cup 2025 crowns Exobiosphere as its winner. Join us for insights into these groundbreaking initiatives and their impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. Sources: https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2025/05/23/coastal-innovation-challenge-2025-startups-gulf-south/ https://www.instagram.com/theideavillage/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-innovation-challenge-qa-with-shell-gamechanger-tickets-1371803223369 https://www.instagram.com/theideavillage/?locale=kk-KZ https://texaslawbook.net/shell-us-lawyers-adam-macluckie-and-huyen-luong-have-a-need-to-be-an-ally/ https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2025/05/23/10-startups-to-compete-for-over-1-million-in-29th-annual-edward-l-kaplan-71-new-venture-challenge-finals/ https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2025/05/19/global-new-venture-challenge-announces-7-finalists-competing-for-investments_2025/ https://www.instagram.com/polskycenter/p/DKAMvBHNO0A/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZTd2ey2a0 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simply-startups/id1727182557?at=1000laQn&itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200&ls=1 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250520500936/en/Vocxi-Health-Wins-2025-Startup-World-Cup-Silicon-Valley-Regional-Competition https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ97_JyNKAj/ https://codeua.com/ai-startup-wantent-wins-ukrainian-round-of-startup-world-cup/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9vZuACOww/ https://www.innovate757.org/2025/05/20/ivwatch-startup-world-cup/

Explore the launch of the Coastal Innovation Challenge 2025, a new initiative supporting climate solutions in the Gulf South. Discover the excitement of the Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge Finals, where startups compete for over $1 million. Plus, delve into OpenFX's $23 million seed funding success, highlighting the demand for cutting-edge fintech infrastructure. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2025/05/23/coastal-innovation-challenge-2025-startups-gulf-south/ https://www.instagram.com/theideavillage/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-innovation-challenge-qa-with-shell-gamechanger-tickets-1371803223369 https://www.instagram.com/theideavillage/?locale=kk-KZ https://texaslawbook.net/shell-us-lawyers-adam-macluckie-and-huyen-luong-have-a-need-to-be-an-ally/ https://www.jrheum.org/content/jrheum/52/Suppl_1/215.2.full.pdf https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ-eQWxSyE7/ https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2722 https://assets.alm.com/09/2b/a3aba11c4935bf78dec73bcbd1ef/nylj052225a.pdf https://www.buffalo.edu/content/dam/www/commencement/2025-accessible-pdfs/Law%20'25%20Program%20Book-ua.pdf https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2025/05/23/10-startups-to-compete-for-over-1-million-in-29th-annual-edward-l-kaplan-71-new-venture-challenge-finals/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZTd2ey2a0 https://polsky.uchicago.edu/2025/05/19/global-new-venture-challenge-announces-7-finalists-competing-for-investments_2025/ https://www.bso.org/pops/spring-pops-2025-music-of-the-cosmos https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2834271 https://yourstory.com/2025/05/startup-news-and-updates-daily-roundup-may-23-2025-workplace https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2182663 https://fortune.com/2025/05/22/openfx-accel-stablecoins-crypto-venture-foreign-exchange-blockchain/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_pUgvs6BT/ https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/subject/funding