Earlier this month, we wrote about Smartsheet following reports that a consortium led by Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone was in discussions to acquire the workplace collaboration software company. Today, Reuters reported that Smartsheet has agreed to go private in […]
Knownwell, a Virginia-based AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) startup, has secured $4 million in seed funding to speed up the growth of its Commercial Intelligence platform, which is designed for professional services firms. This round, which follows a $2 million pre-seed investment from […]
China’s food delivery giant, Meituan, is reportedly looking to secure up to $2 billion through a dual-tranche dollar bond deal, according to Reuters, which cited two sources familiar with the details. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said […]
NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson returned to Earth aboard the Russian Soyuz M-25 spacecraft. Dyson, alongside Russian astronauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, landed safely on Monday after departing the International Space Station (ISS). The capsule, carrying the three astronauts, touched […]
The mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed since ChatGPT’s launch two years ago. As companies rush to integrate AI into their operations, investors are scrambling to grab a stake in the action. This has led to a significant […]
In April, we covered Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive after The Information reported their plans to raise $1 billion for a secretive AI device startup. Fast forward five months, and Ive has officially confirmed over the weekend […]
Intel has taken a major hit this year, losing nearly 60% of its market value. Now, it seems the struggling chipmaker is on the verge of getting a lifeline from private equity. According to Bloomberg, Apollo Global Management has offered […]
Since its inception in 2015, Ethereum has continuously been redefining the possibilities of blockchain technology. At present, various industries have been impacted by Ethereum, with the Ethereum blockchain being leveraged by industries spanning from finance and supply chain management to […]
Earlier this year, we highlighted some of the best startup ideas to start in 2024, including several micro-SaaS ventures generating impressive monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Many of these ideas have proven their staying power, delivering thousands in revenue for bootstrapped […]
While Bitcoin remains the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, meme coins are making their mark by captivating both investors and communities. Now, DWF Labs—a new-generation market maker and multi-stage Web3 investment firm—is aiming to create a more transparent and accessible meme […]
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah has secured $210 million in funding led by Hornbill Capital, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, GSV, and WestBridge. The latest round pushed the company’s valuation to $2.8 billion, a significant increase from its previous […]
Over the past decade, online gaming has dramatically evolved thanks to several ground-breaking technological innovations. It’s also expected to continue growing over the coming years, with even more emerging technologies helping shape the gaming industry’s future. With that in mind, […]
As artificial intelligence continues its rapid adoption across various sectors, the growing energy demand to sustain AI systems is putting immense strain on data centers. From training complex machine learning models to running intricate algorithms, AI-driven workloads are consuming energy […]
IBM has quietly been laying off thousands of employees this week, according to sources cited by The Register. Insiders revealed that employees in IBM’s Cloud division faced significant cuts, impacting thousands of workers. Unlike many layoffs that are publicly disclosed, […]
The traditional hiring process is broken, slow, and often skewed by bias. Now, a trio of 21-year-old Thiel Fellows are transforming the system, tackling these long-standing issues head-on to create a more efficient and fair hiring experience using artificial intelligence […]
Pilates has become increasingly popular for its combination of strength training, flexibility, and balance, offering a comprehensive approach to fitness and well-being. Its focus on core strength, alignment, and the mind-body connection makes it accessible to people of all ages […]
Wegrow, a Paris and Barcelona-based tech startup, has secured €7 million ($7.8 million) in Series A funding to enhance how organizations share and scale business practices. The round was led by Nauta, with contributions from Wille Finance, Shapr Ventures, Scalefund, […]
After five years of legal disputes, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has won a significant victory, overturning a €1.49 billion fine imposed by the European Union for antitrust violations. On Wednesday, the EU’s second-highest court ruled in favor of Google, annulling […]
BlackRock and Microsoft are planning to launch an over $30 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to build data centers and energy projects, the companies said on Tuesday. According to the announcement, the initiative will address the immense […]
Online tire and wheel retailer, Tire Agent, made the Inc. 5000 List last month for the second year in a row, for being one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., with a current valuation of over $130M and […]