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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.


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 4, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 4, 2025


It’s Monday, August 4, 2025 — and we’re back with a fresh wave of startup and tech funding news from across the globe. Today’s funding pulse shows a strong investor appetite for generative AI, cybersecurity, data automation, and next-gen biotech. […]


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OpenAI raises $8.3B in new funding as ARR hits $13B, on track for $20B by year-end
Nickie Louise Posted On August 4, 2025


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 […]


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Legal AI startup Harvey hits $100M ARR and $5B valuation just 3 years after launch
Nickie Louise Posted On August 4, 2025


Three years ago, two friends—one a lawyer, the other an AI researcher—started tinkering with OpenAI’s GPT-3. That side project just turned into a business doing $100 million in annual recurring revenue. On Monday, legal AI tech startup Harvey announced it […]


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Peter Thiel-backed crypto startup Bullish eyes $4.2B NYSE IPO amid stablecoin surge
Nickie Louise Posted On August 4, 2025


Crypto exchange Bullish is giving the public markets another shot. Backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, the startup is aiming for a valuation of up to $4.23 billion as it kicks off its U.S. listing process, according to a filing made […]


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Apple quietly acquires 7 startups, eyes more AI acquisitions as investment ramps up
Nickie Louise Posted On August 4, 2025


Apple isn’t known for big reveals on earnings calls, especially not when it comes to future strategy. But this time, Tim Cook gave analysts a little more to chew on. After reporting a 10% year-over-year revenue bump in its third-quarter […]


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – Week Ending August 1, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 1, 2025


It’s Friday, August 1, 2025, and we’re back with the top 10 startup and tech funding news stories that shaped the week. We’re a bit late hitting send today, but we’ve more than made up for it with a loaded […]


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Nvidia and Alphabet’s CapitalG in talks to back storage startup Vast Data at $30B valuation amid AI boom
Nickie Louise Posted On August 1, 2025


The AI gold rush isn’t just boosting model builders—it’s fueling the companies powering their infrastructure. Vast Data, a storage startup quietly powering the compute-heavy demands of AI giants, is reportedly in talks to raise billions in new funding that could […]


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Figma pops 250% in IPO debut, pushing design startup to $68 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On August 1, 2025


Figma’s long-awaited IPO landed with a bang on Thursday, as shares of the collaborative design software startup more than tripled in their New York Stock Exchange debut. Priced at $33, the stock opened at $85 and surged as high as […]


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – July 31, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 31, 2025


It’s Thursday, July 31, 2025, and the funding spree shows no signs of slowing down. Today’s lineup puts a spotlight on where capital is flowing: into AI-native infrastructure, next-gen fintech, biotech breakthroughs, and robotics startups reimagining the way we build […]


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Top jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI, according to Microsoft
Nickie Louise Posted On July 31, 2025


Back in March, Bill Gates made headlines when he said AI could replace most human jobs within the next decade. The affected roles go beyond blue-collar work and include professions like doctors and teachers. That wasn’t a wild prediction from […]


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AI startup Anaconda raises $150M at $1.5B valuation, led by Insight Partners
Nickie Louise Posted On July 31, 2025


Anaconda, the AI startup behind one of the most widely used open-source Python platforms for data science and AI development, has raised $150 million in a new funding round led by Insight Partners. The round, which included participation from Abu […]


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Microsoft joins $4 trillion club, overtakes Apple as AI boom reshapes market leaders
Nickie Louise Posted On July 31, 2025


Microsoft just joined one of the most exclusive clubs in finance—the $4 trillion market cap club. And this time, it’s not Apple leading the charge. Shares of the tech giant jumped more than 5% on Thursday after the company posted […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – July 30, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


It’s Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from around the globe. Today’s roundup is packed with bold bets across AI, fintech, cybersecurity, climate tech, and enterprise automation—proof that VCs are still […]


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Ramp raises $500M to bring AI agents to corporate finance, hits $22.5B valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


Ramp just pulled in half a billion dollars to teach software how to think like a finance team. The New York-based fintech startup has raised $500 million in a Series E-2 round led by Iconiq, with participation from Founders Fund, […]


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Software startup Observe raises $156M to take on Datadog and Splunk with AI-powered observability platform
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


As companies wrestle with a growing flood of data and increasingly complex software systems, one startup is betting big that it can simplify the mess. Observe, a San Mateo-based software startup, just raised $156 million in fresh funding to challenge […]


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eVTOL startup AIR lands $23M to accelerate U.S. expansion and aircraft deliveries
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


AIR, the Israeli eVTOL startup building aircraft for cargo, defense, and personal flight, just raised $23 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Entrée Capital, with participation from Dr. Shmuel Harlap—an early investor in Mobileye and a […]


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Anthropic in talks to raise up to $5B at $170B valuation, just 3 months after $3.5B round
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


Anthropic is back in the fundraising spotlight—this time with much higher stakes. Less than three months after raising $3.5 billion, the Amazon-backed AI startup is reportedly in talks to raise between $3 billion and $5 billion in a new round […]


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Palo Alto Networks nears $20 billion acquisition of CyberArk, one of the year’s largest tech mergers
Nickie Louise Posted On July 30, 2025


Palo Alto Networks is reportedly close to acquiring Israeli cybersecurity provider CyberArk in what could become one of the biggest tech takeovers of the year. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the deal could be finalized as soon as […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – July 29, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 29, 2025


It’s Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and we’re back with your daily snapshot of startup and global tech funding news. Today’s funding landscape offers a clear sign that investors are pouring capital into infrastructure, intelligence, and industries in motion. Across healthtech, fintech, […]


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Trump Opens New Scottish Golf Course to Host Nexo Championship Amid Crypto-Sports Partnership
Nickie Louise Posted On July 29, 2025


In an event that put Nexo at the center of a global spotlight, President Donald Trump officially opened his new golf course in Scotland—just days ahead of the inaugural Nexo Championship. Set to run from August 7 to 10, the […]


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