October 28, 2026
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Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.


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Women’s health startup Maven Clinic closes $125 million in funding at a $1.7 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 8, 2024


It’s been four years since we last covered Maven Clinic, a female-led startup focused on virtual care for women and families.  The startup gained attention after raising $45 million in Series C funding to transform women’s healthcare. Fast forward to […]


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Epic wins against Google: Judge rules Android App Store an illegal monopoly, orders opening to third-party stores
Nickie Louise Posted On October 8, 2024


Epic Games scored a major legal victory on Monday, just a week after filing a lawsuit against Google over its app store practices. In a pivotal ruling, a federal judge declared Google’s Android app store an illegal monopoly, ordering the […]


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Legal AI startup EvenUp raises $135 million in funding at over $1 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 8, 2024


San Francisco-based legal AI startup EvenUp has secured $135 million in Series D funding, making it one of the largest in legal AI history. This latest round, which pushes the company’s valuation past the $1 billion mark, was led by […]


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Nissan acquires 25% stake in auto startup ChargeScape, a joint venture owned by BMW, Ford, and Honda
Nickie Louise Posted On October 7, 2024


Nissan Motor announced on Monday that it is investing in ChargeScape, with plans to roll out the company’s battery charging services to its electric vehicle drivers across the United States and Canada. Although the investment amount was not disclosed, Nissan […]


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Building Radar secures $7.2M in funding to revolutionize construction industry sales with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On October 7, 2024


The construction industry is one of the largest in the world but still lacks modern IT infrastructure. Even in 2024, it continues to rely on outdated, person-to-person sales networks. This challenge prompted Munich-based tech startup Building Radar to step in […]


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Sphinx teams up with Truflation to revolutionize perpetuals for real-world assets (RWAs)
Nickie Louise Posted On October 4, 2024


Did you know that you can bet on the price movements of assets without actually owning them? Thanks to perpetual swaps, traders can speculate indefinitely, and now, this once-niche financial tool is gaining traction in real-world markets. In a bold […]


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Experian acquires Brazilian cybersecurity firm ClearSale for $350 million to expand its footprint in Latin America
Nickie Louise Posted On October 4, 2024


Experian has acquired Brazilian cybersecurity firm ClearSale in a $350 million deal, in a move to boost its presence in Latin America’s largest economy. In a statement on Friday, Experian CEO Brian Cassin emphasized that the addition of ClearSale’s expertise […]


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Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest person just a year after laying off 21,000 workers
Nickie Louise Posted On October 4, 2024


Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to lay off 21,000 employees has paid off—at least from Wall Street’s perspective. Meta’s aggressive cost-cutting moves sent its stock soaring. This move not only pushed Meta’s value upward but also helped Zuckerberg surpass Jeff Bezos to become […]


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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint eyes pre-IPO funding as it plans a public comeback
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2024


Back in April 2021, we covered ProofPoint after the cybersecurity firm was acquired by private equity giant Thoma Bravo for $12.3 billion. At the time, it was the largest private equity deal in software history. Fast forward three years later, […]


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EVgo gets $1 billion funding boost to expand public EV-charging infrastructure across the US
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2024


EVgo, one of the EV fast-charging network operators in the U.S., has just secured a significant funding boost to expand its EV-charging infrastructure nationwide. The U.S. government on Thursday announced a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion to […]


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Blockchain Communication Apps – The Future of Messaging or Mere Hype?
Nickie Louise Posted On October 3, 2024


Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is now being used for much more than just digital money. One exciting new use is in messaging apps. These blockchain-based apps promise to make our chats more secure and private, giving users more control […]


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OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and Nvidia, now valued at $157 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2024


After weeks of anticipation, OpenAI has successfully raised an impressive $6.6 billion in funding, a move that could push its valuation to $157 billion, solidifying its status as one of the most valuable private companies globally. The funding round attracted […]


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Toyota invests another $500M in electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2024


Just four years after making its first big bet on electric air taxis with $394 million in the California-based startup Joby Aviation, Toyota is ramping up its commitment with an additional $500 million investment. Toyota announced on Wednesday that it […]


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Lithuania-based RegTech startup AMLYZE raises €2.35M in seed funding to fight financial crimes
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2024


Fighting financial crime is a massive challenge for governments and businesses worldwide. With an estimated $3.1 trillion in illicit funds circulating through the global financial system in 2023, the impact on economies, societies, and individuals is immense. It was this […]


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Goldman-backed digital banking startup Starling Bank fined $38.5 million for failing to prevent financial crimes
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2024


It’s been three years since we last featured Starling Bank, a Goldman Sachs-backed mobile banking platform based in the U.K. that provides personal, joint, and business accounts. During that time, Starling has grown significantly, reaching 4.2 million customers, up from […]


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OpenAI partners with Italy’s CDP to boost AI innovation among Italian startups
Nickie Louise Posted On October 2, 2024


OpenAI and Italy’s state lender CDP have teamed up to boost artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Italian startups and innovative companies. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the two announced that OpenAI would invest in startups focused on AI-based products […]


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OpenAI launches new tools to accelerate AI model development for developers
Nickie Louise Posted On October 1, 2024


Less than a month after launching its o1 preview, a new series of AI models designed to think more critically before responding, OpenAI introduced a range of tools on Tuesday aimed at speeding up AI model development for developers. The […]


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Robinhood rival Freetrade acquires UK arm of Australian investing platform Stake
Nickie Louise Posted On October 1, 2024


British investment app startup Freetrade has agreed to acquire the UK arm of Australian platform Stake, according to an exclusive report from CNBC. The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed by both companies, including the value of Stake’s UK […]


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Top 10 companies hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) jobs
Nickie Louise Posted On October 1, 2024


The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries has sparked a significant demand for AI talent, as companies race to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape. From financial services to telecommunications, organizations are pouring resources into hiring professionals […]


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Generative AI startup Resolve AI secures $35M in seed funding to become your go-to AI production engineer
Nickie Louise Posted On October 1, 2024


Resolve AI, a new generative AI startup focused on automating software operations with AI, has secured $35 million in seed funding, led by Greylock. This investment marks the largest check written by the Silicon Valley firm this year, which previously […]


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