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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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OpenLaw raises $3.5M to fix America’s broken legal system and democratize access to justice
Nickie Louise Posted On July 22, 2025


Most Americans don’t get legal help—not because they don’t need it, but because they can’t afford it. Nearly 92% of civil legal problems faced by low-income Americans go unresolved. There’s just one legal aid lawyer for every 9,000 people who […]


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Silicon Valley startup xLight raises $40M in funding to build next-gen EUV laser and challenge China in chipmaking
Nickie Louise Posted On July 22, 2025


Silicon Valley-based startup xLight just raised $40 million to build something the U.S. hasn’t seen in decades: a prototype for a new kind of laser that could shift the balance of power in chip manufacturing. The company’s big swing? A […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – July 21, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 21, 2025


It’s Monday, July 21, 2025. Hope you had a restful weekend. We’re kicking off the week with a wave of startup and tech funding news from across the globe. Today’s lineup is a clear signal that investors are doubling down […]


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The Ether Machine to go public in $1.6B SPAC deal, becoming largest institutional bet on Ethereum
Nickie Louise Posted On July 21, 2025


Ethereum is getting its biggest institutional moment yet. A new crypto venture called The Ether Reserve is heading to the Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Dynamix Corporation, according to a report from Reuters. The deal is expected to […]


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Microsoft Servers Hacked: Hackers Breach Thousands of Microsoft SharePoint Systems in Coordinated Global Attack on Governments and Businesses
Nickie Louise Posted On July 21, 2025


Microsoft has alerted organizations about active attacks exploiting a vulnerability in SharePoint servers, impacting over 10,000 on-premise installations, including those at businesses and government agencies. The zero-day exploit has triggered widespread concern, prompting security alerts and investigations across multiple countries. […]


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Figma eyes $16.4B IPO valuation in NYSE debut amid AI push and crypto exposure
Nickie Louise Posted On July 21, 2025


Figma is finally making its Wall Street move. The San Francisco-based design startup is targeting a fully-diluted valuation of up to $16.4 billion as it prepares to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. The IPO marks a major […]


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The GENIUS Act: A Trojan Horse for a U.S. CBDC Disguised as Stablecoin Regulation?
Nickie Louise Posted On July 19, 2025


In June, we wrote about the hidden risks of stablecoins and why they aren’t nearly as “stable” as the name suggests. From redemption risk to reserve opacity and regulatory blind spots, the dangers were already there. But now, the stakes […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News Roundup for the Week Ending July 18, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 18, 2025


It’s Friday, July 18, 2025, and we’re back with your top startup and tech funding news roundup for the week ending July 18. The venture engine isn’t slowing down—this week delivered another high-voltage run of funding activity across AI, defense, […]


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Defense tech startup Hadrian raises $260M to boost U.S. defense manufacturing with AI
Nickie Louise Posted On July 18, 2025


For decades, American manufacturing has been on the decline, slowly gutted, outsourced, and left scrambling to keep up with global competitors like China. Now, Hadrian, a California-based defense technology startup, is betting that AI and automation can help turn that […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – July 17, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 17, 2025


It’s Thursday, July 17, 2025, and the summer funding streak isn’t slowing down. Today’s deals offer a clear signal: investors are writing big checks for platforms that simplify software development, rewire financial systems, and push the limits of AI, quantum […]


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Lovable raises $200M Series A at $1.8B valuation to scale its AI vibe coding platform
Nickie Louise Posted On July 17, 2025


First came the users. Then came the hype. Now comes the money. Lovable, the Stockholm-based AI startup that helps users build full-stack software by chatting with an AI, just closed a massive Series A to join Europe’s growing list of […]


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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Agent: An AI assistant that can book trips, analyze data, and take action
Nickie Louise Posted On July 17, 2025


OpenAI just rolled out its most autonomous AI product yet: ChatGPT Agent. Announced Thursday by CEO Sam Altman in a post on X, the new system doesn’t just help you think through a task—it actually does the task for you. […]


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Bitcoin Standard to go public in $1.5B Cantor-backed SPAC deal, becomes 4th largest public bitcoin holder
Nickie Louise Posted On July 17, 2025


Bitcoin just blasted past $120,000 for the first time—and crypto companies are wasting no time cashing in. Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company is the latest to ride the wave, announcing plans to go public through a $1.5 billion SPAC deal backed […]


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Uber to invest $300 million in EV maker Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis with Nuro tech
Nickie Louise Posted On July 17, 2025


Uber is getting back into the robotaxi business—and this time, it’s placing a $300 million bet on Lucid Motors and autonomous driving startup Nuro to make it happen. The ride-hailing giant announced Thursday that it plans to roll out over […]


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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – July 16, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 16, 2025


It’s Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and the venture capital faucet is wide open. Today’s tech funding news slate spans everything from AI-driven utilities and autonomous bulldozers to crypto stablecoins and battlefield power systems. We’re running a little behind today—but trust […]


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OpenAI says it will use Google Cloud to power ChatGPT, marking a major shift beyond Microsoft
Nickie Louise Posted On July 16, 2025


In a major shift that signals how competitive the AI infrastructure race has become, OpenAI said Wednesday it will begin using Google Cloud to help run ChatGPT, CNBC reported. The move breaks from its previous dependence on Microsoft’s Azure and […]


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AI startup Quandri raises $12M to scale automation for insurance agencies and brokers across North America
Nickie Louise Posted On July 16, 2025


Insurance agencies have been drowning in repetitive servicing work for years. Vancouver-based Quandri saw the mess and built a platform that lets brokers automate it, starting with renewals. That simple but high-impact idea has now caught the attention of serious […]


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Companies are canceling their ChatGPT subscriptions, Here’s why
Nickie Louise Posted On July 16, 2025


ChatGPT has long held the crown as the go-to AI assistant, especially in the workplace. But lately, some companies are starting to rethink whether that $20 or $200 per month is really worth it. With plenty of cheaper or completely […]


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Peter Thiel acquires 9.1% Stake in Bitmine to become largest shareholder; stock surges 15% amid crypto boom
Nickie Louise Posted On July 16, 2025


Peter Thiel is betting big on crypto again—and this time, it’s with a public stake. Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies jumped nearly 15% in early trading Wednesday after Thiel disclosed a 9.1% stake in the crypto mining company. The move […]


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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – July 15, 2025
Nickie Louise Posted On July 15, 2025


It’s Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and we’re back with your daily tech funding news snapshot—a look at where venture dollars are landing and which startups are shaping the next wave of innovation across AI, fintech, media, cybersecurity, and beyond. Today’s […]


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