January 31, 2025
Author

Nickie Louise

Nickie is a writer and editor for TechStartups.com. Nickie loves writing about early-stage startups, new technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When not writing about technology, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with family, hiking, and exploring God's majestic creation.


Electric Car  / Electric Vehicles  / Featured  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Volkswagen invests $5.8 billion in Rivian to keep the struggling EV truck startup afloat
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


Rivian announced on Wednesday a $5.8 billion investment from German automaker Volkswagen as part of a joint venture, driving the Amazon-backed electric truck maker’s stock up over 15% on Wednesday. The funding is a much-needed boost after Rivian posted a […]


Continue Reading
0
885 Views


Featured  / Launch  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Amazon launches a $20 discount store in a challenge to Temu and Shein
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


Late last month, we covered Amazon’s plans to launch a budget-friendly storefront with a $20 price cap to compete with bargain sites like Temu and Shein. Just two weeks later, Amazon has rolled out its new discount store, offering everything […]


Continue Reading
0
569 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns to AI startup
Nickie Louise Posted On November 13, 2024


OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the company three months after stepping away as president. On Tuesday, he shared on X that his “longest vacation” was over and that he was “back to building OpenAI.” Back in August, Brockman […]


Continue Reading
0
846 Views


Electric Car  / Electric Vehicles  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
VinFast, Vietnam’s struggling EV startup, secures additional $3.4B in funding from founder and parent company
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


Just a year after going public via a SPAC merger, Vietnam’s ambitious EV startup VinFast finds itself in turbulent waters, grappling with mounting losses and operational setbacks that are complicating its global expansion. Now, the Nasdaq-listed EV maker is looking […]


Continue Reading
0
573 Views


Featured  / Space  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Space startup Firefly raises $175 million in Series D funding at over $2 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


Firefly Aerospace has closed a $175 million Series D funding round led by RPM Ventures, with participation from both current backers and newcomers like GiantLeap Capital and Human Element. This latest round now brings the Texas-based space startup’s valuation at […]


Continue Reading
0
630 Views


Bitcoin  / Cryptocurrency  / Ethereum  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Bitcoin $100,000: Bitcoin pushes toward $100,000 as investors ride the crypto rally sparked by Trump’s victory
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


The momentum in Bitcoin’s price that kicked off with Donald Trump’s election victory shows no sign of cooling. Yesterday, Bitcoin surged to a fresh high near $85,000 as investors celebrated the arrival of what many are calling the ‘crypto president.’ But […]


Continue Reading
0
818 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Featured  / Semiconductor  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
SoftBank delivers blowout quarter as Vision Fund gains $3.96 billion amid bold AI pivot and high-stakes tech bets
Nickie Louise Posted On November 12, 2024


Earlier this year, SoftBank made a $1 billion bet on artificial intelligence (AI), teaming up with Nvidia to secure specialized chips for training complex AI models. Just a few months later, the investment appears to be paying off On Tuesday, […]


Continue Reading
0
885 Views


Defense  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Godspeed Capital secures $675 million Fund III to invest in defense & government-focused tech startups
Nickie Louise Posted On November 11, 2024


While artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines, billions of dollars are quietly flowing into other essential sectors, particularly defense and government. As optimism grows around a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict under the new U.S. administration, the spotlight […]


Continue Reading
0
823 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
OpenAI’s Sam Altman predicts AGI by 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On November 11, 2024


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anticipates reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI) by next year, despite slower progress in GPT and large language models (LLMs). Altman said he remains confident that the company can achieve AGI in 2025, even as advancements in […]


Continue Reading
0
4.8K Views


Bitcoin  / Cryptocurrency  / Ethereum  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $82,000 as crypto euphoria over Trump’s election victory continues
Nickie Louise Posted On November 11, 2024


Bitcoin reached a new milestone on Monday as the cryptocurrency rally picked up steam following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. This surge comes just after Bitcoin broke the $80,000 mark on Sunday, setting a fresh all-time high. By 6:58 a.m. […]


Continue Reading
0
1.0K Views


Space  / Startup Spotlight  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Internet on Mars: SpaceX unveils ‘Marslink’ proposal to NASA to bring high-speed internet connectivity to Mars
Nickie Louise Posted On November 8, 2024


In a move that feels straight out of sci-fi, SpaceX has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to NASA: “Marslink,” an adaptation of its Starlink satellite network, to deliver internet connectivity on Mars. Presented to NASA early this week, Marslink aims to […]


Continue Reading
0
1.3K Views


Featured  / IPO  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Indian food delivery startup Swiggy’s $1.4 billion IPO soars ahead of market debut next week
Nickie Louise Posted On November 8, 2024


In August, we covered Swiggy’s ambitious plans for an initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation of approximately $15 billion. Now, just three months later, Swiggy’s long-awaited offering has arrived. Swiggy’s $1.4 billion IPO saw strong demand on Friday, with […]


Continue Reading
0
634 Views


Bitcoin  / Cryptocurrency  / Ethereum  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Has the Global Financial Market Finally Embraced Crypto?
Nickie Louise Posted On November 8, 2024


The first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created in 2009 and since then, we have witnessed the introduction of hundreds of different cryptocurrencies. For those who do not have a deep understanding of cryptocurrency, there has been some concern regarding its place […]


Continue Reading
0
584 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Nvidia surpasses $3.6 trillion market cap, overtakes Apple amid Wall Street rally following Trump victory
Nickie Louise Posted On November 7, 2024


Nvidia’s shares hit a new high on Thursday, marking a milestone as the chip giant became the first company to top $3.6 trillion in market value. This market rally was fueled by a broader wave of investor confidence following Donald […]


Continue Reading
0
843 Views


Cybersecurity  / Privacy  / Security  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Consumer Privacy in 2025: The Biggest Online Threats Ahead
Nickie Louise Posted On November 7, 2024


The challenge of consumer privacy has long been a key issue in the business world. Ever since data became ‘big data’, and the opportunities that arise through data collection became more widely known, consumers have been in danger of losing […]


Continue Reading
0
633 Views


SaaS  / Software  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Microsoft’s SaaS revenue hits $100 billion in 2024: Here’s how they did it
Nickie Louise Posted On November 7, 2024


The SaaS market is often seen as a space for new startups and young founders looking to make a few thousand in MRR, but the reality is far more surprising—and profitable. The SaaS space isn’t just a playground for startups […]


Continue Reading
0
610 Views


Acquisition  / Software  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
KKR acquires 35% stake in Japanese software maker Fuji Soft, potentially blocking rival Bain’s higher bid for privatization
Nickie Louise Posted On November 7, 2024


In September, we reported that Bain Capital made a $4.1 billion offer to acquire Japanese software developer Fuji Soft, surpassing a previous bid from private equity competitor KKR. Now, KKR has responded with a strategic move that could potentially block […]


Continue Reading
0
855 Views


Acquisition  / Artificial Intelligence  / Featured  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
OpenAI acquires Chat.com from HubSpot’s founder — Is this the end of ‘GPT’ era as we know it?
Nickie Louise Posted On November 7, 2024


OpenAI has officially acquired the domain Chat.com from Dharmesh Shah, HubSpot’s co-founder and CTO. While the exact amount paid remains undisclosed, the deal is likely substantial. As reported in April, Shah purchased the domain for $15.5 million in 2023, marking […]


Continue Reading
0
1.1K Views


Electric Car  / Electric Vehicles  / Social Media  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
Tesla stock doubles from $142 in April to $286 following Trump’s victory
Nickie Louise Posted On November 6, 2024


Tesla shares soared 13% on Wednesday after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, as investors speculated that the win could benefit Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and one of Trump’s key supporters. In a bold move that went against typical corporate stances, […]


Continue Reading
0
556 Views


Artificial Intelligence  / Emerging Technology  / Featured  / Startup Funding  / Startup Spotlight  / Startups  / Tech Startup News  / Tech Startups  / Technology News
AI startup Perplexity AI is close to raising $500 million round at a $9 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On November 6, 2024


Perplexity AI is reportedly in the final stages of securing an additional $500 million funding round at a $9 billion valuation, according to a CNBC source. This news arrives just weeks after initial reports that the AI startup was in […]


Continue Reading
0
968 Views