April, 2025 - Tech Startups

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Lyft acquires taxi app startup Free Now for $200M in first major European expansion to challenge Uber

Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2025

Lyft is finally making its move into Europe. The U.S. ride-hailing company announced Wednesday it’s buying European taxi app startup Free Now in a deal valued at €175 million (roughly $199 million). The acquisition marks Lyft’s first major push outside […]

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Cybersecurity / Press Release

SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions

CyberNewswire Posted On April 16, 2025

Palo Alto, California, 16th April 2025, CyberNewsWire

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OpenAI is reportedly building a secret social network to rival X and Meta

Nickie Louise Posted On April 16, 2025

OpenAI may be gearing up to take on two of the biggest players in tech—X and Meta. According to multiple sources, the company is reportedly working on a prototype for a new social network that leverages ChatGPT at its core. […]

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Cryptocurrency / Press Release

AB DAO and Bitget Launch Dual Reward Campaign, Distributing $2.6M Worth of $AB Globally

Chainwire Posted On April 16, 2025

Singapore, Singapore, 16th April 2025, Chainwire

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Nvidia’s China dream collapses; stock falls 6% after $5.5 billion charge linked to China AI chip export ban

Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2025

The U.S. has just cut off one of Nvidia’s fastest-growing markets, triggering billions in fallout. The export crackdown may have ended the company’s biggest bet outside America. Nvidia said Tuesday it will take a $5.5 billion charge this quarter after […]

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4chan Hacked: Source code leaked, moderator identities exposed in major breach

Daniel Levi Posted On April 15, 2025

4chan, one of the internet’s most infamous image boards, has been hacked. The site went dark after a major security breach. The attackers exploited outdated systems, leaked the site’s source code, restored a long-deleted board, and allegedly exposed private moderator […]

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Is Figma in trouble or just feeling the AI heat? The design giant’s legal letter to Lovable signals more than just a trademark dispute

Daniel Levi Posted On April 15, 2025

Figma made headlines in December 2023 after its $20 billion merger with Adobe fell apart over regulatory roadblocks. Now, the once-design giant is making news again—this time with a cease-and-desist letter. The letter wasn’t directed at a copycat. It was […]

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AI startup Virtue AI launches with $30M to help enterprises deploy generative AI without security risks

Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2025

Virtue AI, a new AI startup focused on AI safety and security, just came out of stealth with $30 million in combined Seed and Series A funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Walden Catalyst Ventures, with […]

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Dutch neobank startup Bunq plans U.S. expansion amid hiring spree and 65% profit surge — doubling down on digital nomads

Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2025

Six months ago, Dutch neobank startup Bunq went on a hiring spree—just as other fintechs were cutting staff. Now, that bold move looks like it’s paying off. On Tuesday, Bunq announced it has filed for broker-dealer registration in the U.S., […]

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Adobe invests in Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia amid soaring demand for AI-generated corporate videos; hits $100M ARR

Nickie Louise Posted On April 15, 2025

Adobe’s venture arm is betting big on AI-generated video. The company has invested in Synthesia, a London-based startup known for turning text into avatar-led videos, in what the companies are calling a “strategic” partnership, CNBC reported. The exact investment amount […]

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TermMax Announces Mainnet Launch – Revolutionizing DeFi Borrowing and Lending

Chainwire Posted On April 15, 2025

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 15th April 2025, Chainwire

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Nate, a startup that promised AI-powered shopping, turns out to be secretly powered by hundreds of humans in the Philippines

Daniel Levi Posted On April 14, 2025

Last year, Amazon got busted for claiming its cashier-free stores were powered by AI—when they were actually run by low-wage workers in third countries. Now a VC-backed startup is under fire for the same thing: pretending humans were AI by […]

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Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak Robotics to go public in a $2.5 billion SPAC merger deal

Nickie Louise Posted On April 14, 2025

After a quiet stretch, SPAC deals are starting to trickle back. On Monday, Kodiak Robotics said it’s merging with Ares Acquisition Corp II in a deal that values the autonomous trucking startup at $2.5 billion. The newly formed company will […]

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Kraken expands beyond crypto: Launches commission-free stock trading in a challenge to Robinhood

Daniel Levi Posted On April 14, 2025

In a direct challenge to Robinhood, crypto exchange Kraken has launched commission-free stock trading as it steps into traditional finance. Starting Monday, users in select U.S. states can trade more than 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs—no fees, no crypto required. […]

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Nvidia to build $500B AI infrastructure in the U.S., begins domestic production of Blackwell chips

Nickie Louise Posted On April 14, 2025

Nvidia is betting big on American soil. The chipmaker said Monday it plans to invest up to $500 billion in building AI infrastructure across the U.S. over the next four years, working closely with longtime partners like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing […]

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund closes $4.6B venture fund to back growth-stage giants like SpaceX, Stripe, and Anduril

Nickie Louise Posted On April 14, 2025

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund just pulled off a monster raise—$4.6 billion to be exact. It’s one of the biggest late-stage venture funds in recent memory, and it couldn’t come at a more uncertain time for private tech companies. The new […]

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup Safe Superintelligence raises $2 billion at $32 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On April 14, 2025

Safe Superintelligence (SSI), the secretive AI venture founded by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, has pulled in another $2 billion at a $32 billion valuation, per the Financial Times. This update follows a Wall Street Journal report last month that SSI […]

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AB Charity Foundation Launches Global Operations with Blockchain-Backed Public Good Framework

Chainwire Posted On April 11, 2025

Dublin, Ireland, 11th April 2025, Chainwire

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Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s stealth AI startup targets $2B seed round at $10B valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On April 11, 2025

Thinking Machines Lab, a stealth AI startup founded by former CTO of OpenAI Mira Murati, is reportedly seeking to raise $2 billion in seed funding. Business Insider, citing sources close to the deal, reported on Thursday that Thinking Machines Lab […]

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