January 13, 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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Fintech startup Klarna aims to raise $1.27B in U.S. IPO with $14B valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On September 2, 2025


Klarna is gearing up for one of the year’s most anticipated listings. The Swedish fintech, best known for pioneering the buy-now-pay-later model, is expected to raise up to $1.27 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut. The deal would […]


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The Rise of Mobile Gaming Startups in 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On September 2, 2025


Mobile gaming has increased steadily for more than a decade, but 2025 promises to be a year where the landscape shifts in directions few anticipated. Startups are popping up from every corner of the globe, bringing new concepts, technologies, and […]


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Crypto exchange Gemini eyes $2.22B IPO as Winklevoss twins return to Wall Street
Nickie Louise Posted On September 2, 2025


Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange startup founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is gearing up for Wall Street. The company filed for a U.S. initial public offering with a target valuation of up to $2.22 billion, marking one of the biggest […]


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Pippit launches “Agent Mode,” a smart engine to turn any idea into a ready-to-share video
Nickie Louise Posted On September 1, 2025


Turning ideas into polished video content has long been a hurdle for creators and businesses. AI startup Pippit wants to change that with tools built to cut the bottleneck and give creators the shortcut they’ve been waiting for. Today, the […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup – Week Ending August 29, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 29, 2025


It’s Friday, August 29, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories that shaped the week. From billion-dollar bets on fusion energy and robotics to early-stage breakthroughs in fintech, climate tech, and health, capital continued […]


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Tencent-backed gaming startup PlaysOut eyes $15M funding at $150 valuation to power Web3 mini-games
Nickie Louise Posted On August 29, 2025


PlaysOut, a Tencent-backed gaming startup, is in early talks to raise up to $15 million in fresh equity financing in a deal that would push its valuation past $150 million, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The round comes less than six […]


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Alibaba unveils new AI chip as China races to replace Nvidia’s H20 amid U.S. ban
Nickie Louise Posted On August 29, 2025


Alibaba is testing a new artificial intelligence chip that could play a big role in China’s push to cut reliance on U.S. technology. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the chip, developed in-house, is built to handle a wider […]


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 28, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 28, 2025


It’s Thursday, August 28, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from across the globe. From trillion-dollar fusion bets and stablecoin infrastructure to AI inference engines and cross-chain trading protocols, today’s financings show capital flowing […]


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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok-Code-Fast-1, a free agentic coding model to rival OpenAI and Microsoft
Nickie Louise Posted On August 28, 2025


Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is moving into the coding space. On Thursday, the company released a new agentic coding model called grok-code-fast-1, a tool it describes as “speedy and economical.” The release marks xAI’s push into one of […]


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ALIGNMT AI emerges from stealth with $6.5M in funding to tackle healthcare AI compliance and risk monitoring
Nickie Louise Posted On August 28, 2025


AI is moving fast in healthcare, but the risks are moving just as quickly. From biased algorithms that could affect patient outcomes to billing errors that expose hospitals to fraud, compliance has become one of the most pressing issues for […]


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Framer raises $100M series D funding, hits $2B valuation as no-code demand surges
Nickie Louise Posted On August 28, 2025


Framer, the Amsterdam startup reshaping how websites are built, has raised $100 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $2 billion, according to a report from Reuters. The Series D round underscores the growing appetite for no-code and AI-driven […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – August 27, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


It’s Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from the U.S. and across the globe. From billion-dollar bets on robotics intelligence to fresh capital fueling insurtech, climate tech, and fintech automation, today’s […]


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Google eliminates 35% of managers as layoffs and buyouts reshape workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


Just four months after Google laid off hundreds in Android, Pixel, and Chrome units amid its strategic AI push, the company has quietly made another sweeping move—this time targeting its management ranks. More than one-third of managers overseeing small teams […]


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Gusto acquires retirement tech startup Guideline to expand HR and payroll platform
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


Gusto is making a big move to broaden its reach in small business benefits. The $9.3 billion payroll and HR startup announced Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire Guideline, a company known for making corporate retirement plans more accessible. […]


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Welcome Tech raises $7.5M to expand AI-powered platform for immigrant workforce
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


Welcome Tech, a Los Angeles-based startup serving immigrant communities and the employers who rely on them, has secured $7.5 million to grow its AI infrastructure and workforce engagement platform. The company connects millions of immigrant workers with jobs, healthcare, and […]


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Vox AI raises $8.7M seed funding to transform drive-thru ordering with voice AI
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


The drive-thru hasn’t changed much since it was introduced in the 1940s—cars, windows, and a lot of shouting over static-filled speakers. But a new startup wants to bring it into the future. Amsterdam-based restaurant startup Vox AI has raised raises […]


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TikTok parent ByteDance hits $330B valuation with new employee buyback as revenue surpasses Meta
Nickie Louise Posted On August 27, 2025


ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is launching another employee share buyback that lifts its private valuation above $330 billion. The move comes as the company extends its lead in global social media revenue, outpacing Meta in quarterly sales. […]


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 26, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On August 26, 2025


It’s Tuesday, August 26, 2025 — and we’re back with the latest wave of startup and tech funding news from across the U.S. and around the world. From AI-native CRM platforms to logistics orchestration, biotech breakthroughs, and blockchain infrastructure, today’s […]


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Boost My School raises $10M to simplify fundraising for K-12 schools nationwide
Nickie Louise Posted On August 26, 2025


Boost My School has raised $10 million to rethink how K-12 advancement teams rally support from their communities. The fresh funding round was led by High Alpha with backing from Far Out VC, Ground Game, Allos Ventures, and several strategic […]


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AI logistics startup Nauta raises $7M seed funding to streamline import logistics with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On August 26, 2025


Global trade is a trillion-dollar engine, yet many importers still manage their shipments with spreadsheets, endless email threads, and legacy systems that don’t speak to each other. That gap has created costly blind spots across the supply chain—everything from detention […]


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