May 9, 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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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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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 11, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2025


It’s Thursday, December 11, 2025, and we’re back with the day’s top startup and tech funding news across AI hardware, geothermal power, enterprise automation, biotech, crypto infrastructure, and developer tooling. From Seed to Series E, today’s funding rounds underscore strong […]


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Harness raises $200M in funding led by Goldman Sachs, pushing the AI startup to a $5.5B valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On December 11, 2025


Harness has secured $200 million in new funding led by Goldman Sachs, pushing the AI software development startup to a $5.5 billion valuation. The raise is part of a larger $240 million Series E package that includes a planned $40 […]


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