Daniel Levi

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Daniel is a writer and editor for Tech Startups. Daniel has been involved in technology and gaming for over two decades. He has previous experience in software development and loves writing about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency. Daniel also enjoys hiking and camping.

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Fermi, backed by Ex-U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, targets $550M IPO at $13B valuation amid AI data center boom

Daniel Levi Posted On September 24, 2025

Fermi, the Texas energy startup co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, is setting its sights high as it moves to go public. The company filed plans on Wednesday to raise up to $550 million in its U.S. IPO, […]

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Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee could cripple startup hiring, founders and VCs warn

Daniel Levi Posted On September 23, 2025

On September 19, the Trump administration announced a sweeping overhaul of the high-skill visa (H-1B) program. At the center is a proposed $100,000 annual fee, a change that immediately set off alarms among immigration lawyers, multinational companies, and visa holders […]

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Italian fintech startup Pillar raises €3.2M pre-seed funding to digitize construction finance across Europe

Daniel Levi Posted On September 23, 2025

Construction may be one of the backbones of Europe’s economy, but its financial operations are still stuck in the past. Few firms use modern software, most rely on manual processes, and inefficiencies eat away at margins. That’s the gap Italian […]

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Distyl AI raises $175M in funding at $1.8B valuation to scale AI consulting platform

Daniel Levi Posted On September 22, 2025

Distyl AI, the enterprise-focused AI startup founded by former Palantir engineers, has raised $175 million in fresh funding at a $1.8 billion valuation, signaling growing demand for AI systems that can actually move the needle for big companies. According to […]

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UK fintech startup Tide raises $120M in funding at $1.5B valuation to join unicorn club

Daniel Levi Posted On September 22, 2025

Tide has officially crossed into unicorn territory. The London-based digital banking services startup announced on Monday that it raised $120 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $1.5 billion. The round was led by private equity giant TPG, with […]

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“Vibe Slopping”: TechStartups Coins the Term for the Chaotic Evil Twin of Vibe Coding

Daniel Levi Posted On September 19, 2025

When Andrej Karpathy popularized “Vibe Coding” in early 2025, it felt like a breakthrough moment. Developers and non-coders alike discovered they could sketch applications in plain language while AI copilots such as Cursor, Replit Agent, Lovable, and Bolt handled the […]

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Nvidia invests $5B in Intel with chip partnership, raising pressure on AMD and TSMC amid U.S.–China tensions

Daniel Levi Posted On September 18, 2025

Intel just landed an unlikely lifeline from a rival. Nvidia said Thursday it would pump $5 billion into the struggling U.S. chipmaker, instantly becoming one of Intel’s largest shareholders and signaling a rare partnership between two giants whose paths have […]

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Colossal Biosciences raises $120M to revive the Dodo bird and other extinct species, hits $10.3B valuation

Daniel Levi Posted On September 17, 2025

The dodo bird, last seen in the 17th century before Dutch sailors hunted it into oblivion, may soon waddle its way back into existence. Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences has secured an extra $120 million to push forward its headline-grabbing de-extinction projects—most […]

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TikTok buyers revealed: Oracle, Andreessen, Silver Lake to acquire TikTok’s $40B US operations

Daniel Levi Posted On September 17, 2025

TikTok’s future in the United States is about to be rewritten. After years of political wrangling, lawsuits, and deadlines, a deal is finally on the table: Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake are lining up to buy a majority stake […]

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Israeli security analytics startup Vega raises $65M in funding, hits $400M valuation

Daniel Levi Posted On September 16, 2025

Vega is barely 18 months old, but the Israeli cybersecurity startup has already joined the big leagues. The company announced Tuesday it has raised $65 million across its seed and Series A rounds, pushing its valuation to $400 million. The […]

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Divergent Technologies secures $290M series E at $2.3B valuation to scale 3D-printed defense manufacturing

Daniel Levi Posted On September 15, 2025

Divergent Technologies just landed a $290 million boost to its war chest, cementing a $2.3 billion valuation as the additive manufacturing startup pushes deeper into aerospace and defense production. The Series E round, led by Rochefort Asset Management, breaks down […]

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Alphabet becomes $3 trillion company, joins Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in elite trillion club

Daniel Levi Posted On September 15, 2025

Alphabet has officially crossed into the $3 trillion club, cementing its place alongside Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia as one of the world’s most valuable companies. The milestone was reached on Monday after shares surged on renewed optimism around artificial intelligence […]

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The World’s Most Valuable Private Companies in 2025

Daniel Levi Posted On September 13, 2025

World’s 50 Most Valuable Private Companies (2025 Rankings) Going public is often the milestone companies dream about — the big IPO moment that brings fresh capital, Wall Street attention, and a splash of credibility. But not every business follows that […]

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Via Transportation surges in $493M IPO at $3.65B valuation, boosts transit tech and fall IPO momentum

Daniel Levi Posted On September 12, 2025

Via Transportation hit Wall Street with force on Thursday, raising $492.9 million in its U.S. initial public offering and securing a valuation of $3.65 billion. The New York-based transit tech firm priced its shares at $46 apiece, above the marketed […]

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Crypto lender Figure Technology raises $787.5M in IPO at $5.3B valuation on strong revenue growth

Daniel Levi Posted On September 11, 2025

Figure Technology made its Wall Street debut on Wednesday, raising $787.5 million in one of the largest crypto-linked IPOs this year. The New York–based startup, founded in 2018 by SoFi co-founder Mike Cagney, priced 31.5 million shares at $25 each, […]

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Larry Ellison surpasses Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person with $393B fortune

Daniel Levi Posted On September 10, 2025

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has done what few thought possible: he’s dethroned Elon Musk as the world’s richest person, according to Bloomberg. Fueled by a historic surge in Oracle’s stock, Ellison’s net worth jumped to $393 billion on September 10, […]

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Blockchain, Bitcoin & Big Ideas – Could Crypto Dominate Casino Gaming By 2040?

Daniel Levi Posted On September 10, 2025

Cryptocurrency has been one of the most talked-about pieces of technology news since the start of this decade. It’s something that continues to have a transformative impact on financial news, investors, and is becoming increasingly influential in the world of […]

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From Holding to Earning $5,500 Daily: Sunny Mining Makes Your BTC More Valuable

Daniel Levi Posted On September 10, 2025

Bitcoin has long been regarded as the world’s most influential digital asset, often called the “digital gold.” Yet as the market matures, many investors are looking for ways to move beyond simply holding their Bitcoin and unlock new sources of […]

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