OpenAI just added another $8.3 billion to its coffers, part of a record-breaking $40 billion funding round, according to a report from CNBC, citing people familiar with the deal. The raise is now officially the largest private raise in tech ... Read more ›
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It’s Friday, August 8, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding stories that shaped the week. From AI titans locking in multi-billion-dollar rounds to stealth-mode deep tech startups breaking cover with game-changing innovations, this edition is ... Read more ›
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You know something’s off when even a $1.50 hot dog needs financing. That’s the world Klarna helped create. A Swedish fintech once valued at a staggering $46 billion, Klarna positioned itself as the cool, pastel-colored middleman between your cravings and ... Read more ›
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The feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk just got another chapter—and this time, it’s over GPT-5 and Microsoft. After Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Thursday that OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, will be rolled out across Microsoft products—including Microsoft 365 ... Read more ›
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SoftBank Group Corp is acquiring Foxconn Technology Group’s electric vehicle plant in Ohio, in a bid to launch the Japanese company’s Stargate data center project, Bloomberg reported Friday. According to the report, the Lordstown, Ohio factory is expected to be ... Read more ›
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xIt’s Thursday, August 7, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from across the globe. From programmable mRNA and real-time generative AI to on-orbit defense vehicles and fintech fraud resolution, today’s deals show no signs ... Read more ›
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Doximity is going all-in on AI. The $11 billion health tech company just acquired Montreal-based startup Pathway Medical for $63 million, marking a big step forward in its plan to become more than just “LinkedIn for doctors.” Doximity shared the ... Read more ›
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OpenAI didn’t waste any time. Just a day after teasing “LIVE5TREAM THURSDAY 10AM PT” on X, the ChatGPT maker officially announced GPT-5—its newest and most advanced AI model yet. And in a big move, GPT-5 is now available to everyone, ... Read more ›
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In March, Northvolt — once a symbol of Europe’s electric car revolution — filed for bankruptcy after losing $10 billion in investment. Now, US startup Lyten is aiming to breathe life back into what was once Europe’s boldest answer to ... Read more ›
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Ripple is placing a $200 million bet on the future of stablecoin payments. The crypto company announced Thursday that it’s acquiring Rail, a Toronto-based startup specializing in stablecoin-based cross-border transactions. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, ... Read more ›
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The cryptocurrency market received a jolt on Thursday after news broke that President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that could bring bitcoin and other digital assets into millions of Americans’ 401(k) accounts. The move marks a ... Read more ›
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It’s Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from around the globe. Despite a cautious market, the pace of venture activity shows no signs of slowing down. From AI-driven sales automation and ... Read more ›
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Apollo is doubling down on digital infrastructure. The alternative asset manager has agreed to buy a majority interest in Stream Data Centers (SDC), betting that the demand for data storage and computing capacity will continue to soar as AI and ... Read more ›
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OpenAI is gearing up to release the long-awaited GPT‑5, the next chapter in its series of large language models—and the expectations are sky-high. This is the model that will either confirm OpenAI’s dominance or raise questions about whether the breakthroughs ... Read more ›
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