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NYC's startup ecosystem kicked off 2026 with remarkable resilience, as January funding surged 93.5% year-over-year to $1.68B across 113 deals. While the 20.1% decline from December's $2.1B reflects typical seasonal patterns, the robust annual growth signals sustained strength in New York's venture market. Rain's $250M Series C led the month, while late-stage companies captured 41% of total capital despite representing just 7 deals - an average check size exceeding $98M. Read the full analysis and see which.
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What if every customer could see themselves in your product imagery without spending six figures on photoshoots? Two former retail insiders who never saw themselves represented while shopping online built Flock AI to solve exactly that problem. Their custom AI models learn each brand's unique visual DNA across 200+ parameters, generating unlimited imagery that reflects real customers while cutting production costs by 90%. Read more ›
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When one in five high school students seriously considers suicide, the question isn't whether mental health support exists - it's whether teens will actually use it. Somethings just closed a $19.2M Series A after achieving something most youth mental health platforms can't: consistent engagement. By connecting struggling teens with young adult mentors who've been through similar challenges, the Brooklyn startup has achieved a 65 percent reduction in depression among over... Read more ›
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