Tag: Startups
Sequoia’s Major Investment in Stripe and Success of LatAm Fintechs: TechCrunch Analysis
Welcome to the latest update from TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we delve into Sequoia Capital's unique approach to providing liquidity to its limited partners...
Mini Windows PC: Smartphone Look-Alike by Chinese Startup Misses the Mark
Mini Windows PC: Smartphone Look-Alike by Chinese Startup Misses the MarkMini PCs have been gaining popularity due to their compact size and portability, offering...
Top 28 US AI Startups Raising $100M+ in 2024 | TechCrunch
In the first half of 2024, the total investment in AI startups globally exceeded $35.5 billion, according to recent data from Crunchbase. This surge...
Winners of VentureBeat’s 6th Annual AI Innovation Awards
VentureBeat recently held its sixth annual AI Innovation Awards at VB Transform in San Francisco. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in enterprise implementation, innovation,...
Customizable AI Model Platform Fireworks AI Raises $52M from Sequoia, Valued at $552M
Fireworks AI, a platform that allows users to create customizable AI models, has recently secured $52 million in funding from Sequoia, bringing its total...
Virtual production platform Beeble AI secures $4.75M funding for indie filmmakers
Visual effects (VFX) have become crucial in the world of filmmaking, revolutionizing storytelling and creativity across the film industry. However, the high costs associated...
Ex-Military Officials Turn to VC as Defense Tech Investment Soars to $35B | TechCrunch
Venture capitalists are investing more money in defense tech startups than ever before, with Silicon Valley and the Pentagon forming closer ties. This trend...
Frumtak Ventures Secures $87M Fund for Iceland Investments
Frumtak Ventures, an early-stage investor in Iceland, recently announced the successful closing of its fourth fund, Frumtak IV, with a total of $84 million...
HongShan Raises $2.5B RMB Fund for Tech Investments in China
HongShan, a prominent tech investment firm in China, has recently announced the successful raising of a $2.5 billion RMB fund. This fund is specifically...