Nickie Louise

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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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SoftBank acquires Foxconn’s Ohio EV plant to power $500B Stargate AI infrastructure push

Nickie Louise Posted On August 8, 2025

SoftBank Group Corp is acquiring Foxconn Technology Group’s electric vehicle plant in Ohio, in a bid to launch the Japanese company’s Stargate data center project, Bloomberg reported Friday. According to the report, the Lordstown, Ohio factory is expected to be […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – August 7, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

It’s Thursday, August 7, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from across the globe. From programmable mRNA and real-time generative AI to on-orbit defense vehicles and fintech fraud resolution, today’s deals show no signs […]

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US startup Lyten acquires bankrupt Swedish battery maker Northvolt to revive Europe’s EV ambitions

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

In March, Northvolt — once a symbol of Europe’s electric car revolution — filed for bankruptcy after losing $10 billion in investment. Now, US startup Lyten is aiming to breathe life back into what was once Europe’s boldest answer to […]

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Ripple to acquire stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200M amid U.S. regulatory shift

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

Ripple is placing a $200 million bet on the future of stablecoin payments. The crypto company announced Thursday that it’s acquiring Rail, a Toronto-based startup specializing in stablecoin-based cross-border transactions. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter, […]

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Crypto in 401(k)s: Bitcoin tops $116K as Trump executive order opens retirement plans to crypto and other alternative assets

Nickie Louise Posted On August 7, 2025

The cryptocurrency market received a jolt on Thursday after news broke that President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that could bring bitcoin and other digital assets into millions of Americans’ 401(k) accounts. The move marks a […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 6, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

It’s Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news from around the globe. Despite a cautious market, the pace of venture activity shows no signs of slowing down. From AI-driven sales automation and […]

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GPT-5 is launching this month: Here’s what to expect from OpenAI’s next big model release

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

OpenAI is gearing up to release the long-awaited GPT‑5, the next chapter in its series of large language models—and the expectations are sky-high. This is the model that will either confirm OpenAI’s dominance or raise questions about whether the breakthroughs […]

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Google launches $1 billion education program to bring AI training and tools to U.S. colleges

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Google is making its biggest move yet to stake a claim in higher education’s AI future. The company announced a three-year, $1 billion commitment on Wednesday to provide AI training and tools to U.S. colleges and nonprofits, a sweeping effort […]

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AI accounting startup Rillet raises $70M in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Rillet is doubling down on its bid to shake up an accounting software market long dominated by Oracle and Microsoft. The AI accounting startup has secured $70 million in a Series B round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ, with […]

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OpenAI eyes $500B valuation ahead of potential IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On August 6, 2025

Fresh off an $8.3 billion raise that values the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, OpenAI is reportedly in early talks over a stock sale that could push its valuation to an eye-watering $500 billion. The deal would give current and […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – August 5, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

It’s Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and we’re a bit late hitting send today, but we’ve pulled together a sharp edition featuring 10 notable startup and tech funding stories from across the globe. From billion‑dollar health AI platforms to early‑stage plays […]

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OpenAI launches first open weight models in years with gpt‑oss‑120b and 20b

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

After years of closed AI, OpenAI has quietly rolled out its first openly accessible language models in more than five years: gpt‑oss‑120b and gpt‑oss‑20b. These models aren’t fully open source in the classic sense, but they do let anyone download the […]

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AI startup Clay raises $100M in funding led by Google’s CapitalG, doubles valuation to $3.1 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

Clay’s rise in the AI sector has been fast — and investors are doubling down. The San Francisco-based startup has more than doubled its valuation to $3.1 billion after raising $100 million in Series C funding. The round was led […]

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Palantir tops $1 billion quarterly revenue for the first time, raises 2025 forecast amid AI boom

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

Palantir just crossed a milestone Wall Street didn’t expect until later this year. The AI software maker booked more than $1 billion in revenue for the first time in a single quarter, fueled by surging demand for its AI platforms […]

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Reflection AI in talks to raise $1 billion in funding to take on Meta, DeepSeek in Open Source AI race

Nickie Louise Posted On August 5, 2025

Reflection AI is barely a year old, but it’s already chasing one of the largest funding rounds in open‑source AI history. The New York startup, co‑founded by former Google DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou, is in talks to […]

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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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