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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 17, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On December 17, 2025

It’s Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning nuclear energy, AI hardware, enterprise security, and encrypted computing. From early-stage encrypted AI engines to mega-rounds in chip design and cloud data security, […]

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Employee benefits startup Ben raises $27.5M Series B backed by Revolut founder Nik Storonsky

Nickie Louise Posted On December 17, 2025

London-based AI startup Ben has raised $27.5 million (£20.8 million) in a Series B round as it pushes to replace aging employee benefits systems used by large, global employers. The company builds software that helps enterprises manage benefits across borders, […]

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Oracle loses major backer for $10B OpenAI data center as AI spending fears grow

Nickie Louise Posted On December 17, 2025

Oracle’s push to build one of the largest AI-focused data centers in the U.S. has hit a serious setback. Blue Owl Capital, Oracle’s biggest data center financing partner, has stepped away from talks to fund a planned $10 billion facility […]

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Coursera to acquire Udemy in $2.5 billion all-stock deal as online education consolidates

Nickie Louise Posted On December 17, 2025

Coursera said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire rival online learning platform Udemy in an all-stock transaction that values the combined company at approximately $2.5 billion, as the online education sector enters a new phase of consolidation following a post-pandemic […]

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OpenAI in talks to raise at least $100 billion from Amazon and use its custom AI chips

Nickie Louise Posted On December 17, 2025

OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon about a sweeping new relationship that could reshape how the company funds and runs its AI infrastructure. The talks center on a potential investment that could reach at least $100 billion and an agreement […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 16, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On December 16, 2025

It’s Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning enterprise AI, stablecoin payments, clean energy, cybersecurity, biotech, and generative developer infrastructure. From seed rounds to late-stage billion-dollar raises, today’s deals highlight sustained […]

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Waymo in talks to raise over $10B at nearly $100B valuation, report says

Nickie Louise Posted On December 16, 2025

Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is in talks with investors on a funding round that could value the company at around $100 billion, according to multiple reports published Tuesday. People familiar with the discussions say the raise could reach into […]

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Former SpaceX engineers’ startup Vital Lyfe raises $24M to deliver portable water anywhere on earth

Nickie Louise Posted On December 16, 2025

Vital Lyfe, a tech startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, has raised $24 million to bring portable, infrastructure-free water production closer to everyday use. The financing includes more than $18 million in seed funding, with the remainder structured as committed […]

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Mexican fintech Plata raises up to $500M in Nomura-led deal ahead of bank launch

Nickie Louise Posted On December 16, 2025

Mexican fintech Plata has secured a $500 million financing facility arranged by Nomura Securities International, marking the largest private credit transaction to date for a fintech company in Mexico, Reuters reported. The deal comes as Plata prepares to launch full […]

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PayPal Wants to Become a Bank

Nickie Louise Posted On December 16, 2025

Fintech giant PayPal has applied for regulatory approval to launch PayPal Bank, expanding small business lending and interest-bearing savings as it pushes deeper into financial services. PayPal’s Banking Ambitions Grow as Company Applies to Launch PayPal Bank PayPal is taking […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 15, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2025

It’s Monday, December 15, 2025, and we’re back with the day’s top startup and tech funding news across geothermal power, quantum computing, enterprise automation, generative AI, fintech, and voice technology. From Seed to Series F, today’s funding rounds highlight firm […]

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Oobit Taps Plasma to Supercharge Stablecoin Spending Across 100 Million Merchants Worldwide

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2025

Oobit, a crypto payments startup that enables day-to-day stablecoin spending at more than 100 million merchants worldwide, has announced a partnership with Plasma to supercharge its global payments network. The Tether-backed fintech startup is integrating Plasma’s vertically-integrated stablecoin infrastructure to […]

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Navier emerges from stealth with $5.6M in funding to build AI-powered autonomous engineering teams

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2025

Navier, a San Francisco-based AI startup, is stepping out of stealth with $5.6 million in seed funding and a bold claim about how engineering work gets done. The round includes backing from GV (Google Ventures), HCVC, and Y Combinator, signaling […]

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Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 15, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Monday, December 15, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape — from AI […]

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iRobot files for bankruptcy after Amazon deal collapse and rising competition from cheaper rivals

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2025

iRobot, the company behind the Roomba robotic vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, marking a sharp turn for one of consumer robotics’ most recognizable brands. The filing clears the way for the company to go private under […]

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ServiceNow in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in deal valued up to $7 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2025

Software company ServiceNow is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a deal that could reach $7 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. If completed, the transaction would stand as ServiceNow’s largest acquisition to date. […]

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Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 12, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Friday, December 12, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape — from AI […]

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Esusu raises $50M at a $1.2B valuation to help millions of renters build credit through verified rental data

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2025

Esusu, a black-owned fintech startup focused on expanding credit access for renters, has secured $50 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round was led by Westbound Equity Partners, with participation from the Geraldine R. Dodge […]

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI to bring Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar characters to Sora AI video generator

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2025

Disney is placing a major bet on generative video, committing $1 billion to OpenAI in a deal that allows the startup to use characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar inside its Sora AI video generator, Disney announced Thursday. The […]

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How Real-Time Data Platforms Change Online Market Transparency

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2025

Imagine a fast-moving market that changes in seconds, and your data feed is lagging. By the time you become aware, prices have moved, and orders are stale, leaving you to try to salvage your trade or business. But with real-time […]

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