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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Google launches ‘AI Futures Fund’ to invest in the next wave of AI startups

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

Google is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a new initiative to support early-stage startups. The tech giant on Monday unveiled “AI Futures Fund, “an artificial intelligence fund to invest in startups. As part of the new program, Google will […]

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Top tech startup funding news for today, May 12, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

It’s May 12, 2025, and we’re back with the daily rundown of the biggest startup and tech funding moves around the globe. From quantum computing to tokenized real estate, from no-code AI platforms to healthy snacking brands—today’s deal sheet is […]

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Virtual care startup Omada Health files to go public amid IPO drought

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

Virtual care provider Omada Health has filed to go public, joining a small group of digital health companies willing to test a shaky IPO market. Founded in 2012, the San Francisco-based health tech startup offers virtual care programs for chronic […]

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Chegg lays off 22% of workforce as AI tools disrupt EdTech industry

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

Chegg is laying off 248 employees—22% of its workforce—and shutting down its U.S. and Canada offices, becoming the latest victim of AI disruption. The move is part of a sweeping restructuring effort as students increasingly ditch traditional study platforms in […]

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HR tech startup Rippling hits $16.8B valuation after $450M funding round

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

HR tech startup Rippling is now valued at $16.8 billion after closing a $450 million funding round, the company confirmed Friday. It’s a jump from the $13.5 billion valuation it posted a year ago. On top of the new funding, […]

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Apple plans to raise iPhone prices amid tariff pressures, but won’t admit it publicly

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

Apple is planning to raise prices on its upcoming iPhone lineup this fall, but the company doesn’t want anyone linking the hike to tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are made, the Wall Street Journal reported […]

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UK startup Zendo raises £1.75M to decarbonize data centers with AI-driven ‘energy OS’ as AI demand soars

Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2025

Data centers are facing a growing crisis. As AI workloads balloon and streaming services scale, the power demands of data centers are expected to more than double by 2030, reaching levels comparable to an entire country like Japan. The challenge? […]

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Ex-Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson secures funding for new AI manufacturing startup following company’s bankruptcy

Nickie Louise Posted On May 9, 2025

Two months after Northvolt—once hailed as Europe’s answer to Tesla—filed for bankruptcy, two of its former top executives are back in the spotlight with a fresh bet on AI-powered manufacturing. According to Bloomberg, Peter Carlsson, the company’s former CEO, and […]

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Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for crypto fraud, ordered to pay $48M

Nickie Louise Posted On May 9, 2025

Five months after pleading guilty to multi-billion-dollar fraud, Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison for defrauding investors. The Ukraine-born Mashinsky was first arrested in 2023 following a federal investigation into the collapse of his […]

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Top tech startup funding news for today, May 8, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2025

It’s May 8, 2025, and we’re back with today’s roundup of who got funded and why it matters. Investors didn’t hold back—writing big checks across AI, fintech, health tech, and even tokenized real-world assets. From stealth-mode launches to growth-stage expansions, […]

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Health tech startup Kouper emerges from stealth with $10M in funding to transform patient care transitions

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2025

Kouper has emerged from stealth with $10M to fix one of health care’s most overlooked failures: patient transitions. Kouper, a new health tech startup focused on making hospital discharges safer and smoother, has officially launched with $10 million in fresh […]

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Did Figma just kill Webflow and Framer with the launch of Figma Sites?

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2025

Less than a month after Figma sent a cease-and-desist letter to AI-coding startup Lovable, the design giant on Wednesday announced the launch of Figma Sites, a new feature that lets users publish responsive websites directly from the design canvas. No […]

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Coinbase acquires Deribit for $2.9 billion in major push into crypto derivatives

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2025

Coinbase is making a $2.9 billion move to strengthen its position in crypto trading. The company announced Thursday that it’s acquiring Deribit, a major player in crypto options, in a cash-and-stock deal. In a blog post, the world’s largest publicly […]

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Former Synapse CEO resurfaces with new humanoid robotics startup aiming for $1B valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2025

Sankaet Pathak is back—and this time, he’s building robots. Just months after the fintech firm Synapse collapsed under his leadership, Pathak is now behind a new startup called Foundation Robotics Labs. The company is reportedly trying to raise $100 million at […]

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WisdomAI emerges from stealth with $23M in funding to fix what’s broken in enterprise decision-making

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2025

WisdomAI, an agentic data insights platform, has officially launched from stealth with $23M in funding led by Coatue Ventures, with participation from Madrona, GTM Capital, The Anthology Fund, and several prominent angel investors. The startup is tackling a common pain […]

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Apple to add AI-powered search to Safari in blow to Google, putting $20B search deal at risk

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2025

In a potential blow to Google, Apple is exploring plans to reshape Safari by adding AI-powered search engines, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The move could chip away at Google’s grip on search, especially on mobile devices where it pays billions […]

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Amazon’s Zoox pulls robotaxis after software glitch leads to Las Vegas crash

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2025

Amazon’s self-driving car startup Zoox has issued a recall for 270 of its robotaxis after one of its vehicles was involved in a crash last month in Las Vegas, the company said Tuesday. The issue stems from a flaw in […]

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Jeff Bezos leads $72M investment in AI startup Toloka to fuel human-AI collaboration

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2025

Jeff Bezos is throwing his weight behind a rising AI player. His personal investment firm, Bezos Expeditions, is leading a $72 million round in Toloka, an AI startup that trains and evaluates AI models using real human input. Bezos isn’t […]

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Uber acquires 85% stake in food tech startup Trendyol GO for $700M to expand delivery empire in Türkiye

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2025

Uber is making a $700 million bet on Türkiye’s delivery market. The ride-hailing giant said in a securities filing Monday that it’s acquiring an 85% controlling stake in Trendyol GO, the food and grocery arm of Turkish e-commerce heavyweight Trendyol. […]

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Israeli retail-tech startup Onebeat raises $15M to predict what shoppers will buy and expand to the U.S. market

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2025

Onebeat, a retail tech startup focused on smarter inventory decisions, has officially launched in the U.S. with $15 million in new funding. The round was led by Schooner Capital, with backing from Magenta Venture Partners, Surround Ventures, AnD Ventures, J-Ventures, […]

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