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Dublin-based fintech startup CleverCards raises $8.6M in funding to help businesses issue prepaid cards and prevent abuse

Nickie Louise Posted On June 14, 2024

CleverCards, a Dublin-based fintech startup that helps businesses stop employees from abusing corporate expenses, has secured €8 million ($8.6 million) in new funding. The investment is a remarkable show of confidence in the 5-year-old startup amidst a broader fintech funding […]

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Tempus AI makes IPO debut, valuing the precision medicine startup at $6 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 14, 2024

After years of anticipation, AI-driven precision medicine startup Tempus AI is finally making its debut on the U.S. market. Backed by heavyweights like Google and SoftBank Group, Tempus AI has set the price of its initial public offering (IPO) at […]

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Amazon’s AWS invests $230 million in cloud credits for generative AI startups

Nickie Louise Posted On June 13, 2024

Amazon announced on Thursday an investment of $230 million in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud credits aimed at supporting generative AI startups. This initiative underscores the intensifying competition among cloud providers to attract AI clients from their inception. The program […]

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Pixelverse secures $5.5M in funding to fuel growth and accelerate mass adoption of Web3 gaming

Nickie Louise Posted On June 12, 2024

Web3 gaming continues to dominate even as traditional gaming giants struggle to keep up. Now, Pixelverse, an emerging entertainment studio and game ecosystem, just ignited the scene with a multi-million dollar investment that promises to accelerate the mass adoption of […]

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French AI startup Mistral AI raises $650 million to ‘push the frontier of AI,’ tripling its valuation to $6 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 12, 2024

French AI startup Mistral AI has raised 600 million euros ($643.7 million) in a Series B funding round led by existing investor General Catalyst, almost tripling its valuation to 5.8 billion euros, a big increase from its 2 billion euros […]

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German AI startup Black Semiconductor raises $274M in funding to launch next-generation chips based on graphene

Nickie Louise Posted On June 12, 2024

Germany’s AI startup Black Semiconductor has raised €254 million ($273 million) in funding to develop next-generation chip technology using a carbon material called graphene, the company announced on Wednesday. The funding includes €229 million in public grants from the German […]

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AI startup AlphaSense raises $650M in funding at $4 billion valuation; agrees to buy rival Tegus for $930 million

Nickie Louise Posted On June 11, 2024

AI-driven market intelligence startup AlphaSense announced on Tuesday that it has raised $650 million in a new funding round, elevating its valuation to a robust $4 billion. This marks a $1.5 billion increase from its valuation following a $150 million […]

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Here’s everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024

Nickie Louise Posted On June 11, 2024

Following months of speculation, Apple on Monday unveiled its much-anticipated AI strategy and a suite of AI-powered features and software enhancements for the iPhone and its other devices at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. A Focus on Artificial Intelligence […]

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Apple unveils “Apple Intelligence” at WWDC 2024, partners with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT across iPhone and other devices

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2024

Apple finally unveiled its long-awaited AI technology strategy at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, launching “Apple Intelligence,” which seamlessly integrated AI across Apple’s suite of apps, including Siri. During the event, Apple also confirmed a partnership with OpenAI to […]

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Cognizant to acquire acquire digital engineering firm Belcan for $1.3 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2024

Cognizant Technologies, a leading information technology services provider, announced on Monday it has reached an agreement to acquire digital engineering firm Belcan for approximately $1.3 billion in a combination of cash and stock. This strategic acquisition will broaden Cognizant’s reach […]

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AI startup Harvey in talks to raise $600 million in funding at $2 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2024

Harvey, a generative AI startup targeting legal, tax, and finance professionals, is reportedly in talks to raise $600 million in funding. According to an exclusive report by The Information, this new infusion of capital would push the San Francisco-based startup’s […]

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The Future of Calls? Nokia CEO Makes World’s First ‘Immersive’ Phone Call

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2024

In a landmark achievement, Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark made the world’s first “immersive audio and video” phone call using a new technology called “immersive audio and video,” the company said in a statement. In an announcement on Monday, Nokia said […]

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Bitcoin miner Core Scientific rejects $1 Billion buyout offer from CoreWeave, 5 months after emerging from Bankruptcy

Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin miner Core Scientific has rejected an “unsolicited” $1 billion buyout offer from Nvidia-backed specialized cloud provider CoreWeave. The all-cash offer came in just five months after the company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. […]

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Ionic Materials, a tech startup set to revolutionize lithium batteries for EVs, shuts down operations

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2024

Ionic Materials, a solid-state EV battery hopeful, has shut down. According to a report from The Information, the Massachusetts-based Ionic Materials has ceased operations. The company has also let go of nearly its entire workforce, marking a significant setback in […]

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Amazon’s self-driving startup Zoox to begin testing its robotaxi service in Austin and Miami

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2024

Zoox, a self-driving tech startup Amazon acquired in 2020 for $1.2 billion, is preparing to test its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Austin, Texas, and Miami, even as U.S. regulators probe incidents. The announcement coincides with an ongoing investigation […]

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Nvidia hits $3.01 trillion market cap, surpasses Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2024

Nvidia has become the world’s second most valuable company. The chipmaking giant’s market capitalization reached a staggering $3.01 trillion on Wednesday afternoon, surpassing Apple’s $3 trillion mark and making it the first chip firm to hit $3 trillion in market […]

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Boeing found guilty of stealing technology from electric airplane startup Zunum; fined $81 million

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2024

In a legal blow to aerospace giant Boeing, a federal court jury in Seattle ruled in favor of electric airplane startup Zunum Aero after Boeing was found guilty of stealing Zunum technology. The jury also awarded the fledgling startup $81 […]

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Qualcomm-backed AI startup Kneron launches next generation AI chips to challenge Nvidia and AMD

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2024

Artificial intelligence chip startup Kneron on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation products, targeting the growing demand for AI from businesses and presenting a robust alternative to industry giants like Nvidia and AMD. The Taiwan-based startup, backed by industry heavyweights Qualcomm and […]

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SAP acquires digital adoption startup WalkMe for $1.5 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2024

German software giant SAP announced on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire digital adoption startup WalkMe for a cash transaction valued at $1.5 billion. This offer represents a significant 45% premium over WalkMe’s closing share price from the previous night. […]

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Fhenix, a privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 startup, raises $15M Series A round for confidential blockchain

Nickie Louise Posted On June 4, 2024

Fhenix, an Israeli tech startup building a confidential blockchain platform, has scored big with a $15 million Seriea A round led by Hack VC. Other backers include Dao5, Amber Group, Primitive Ventures, GSR, Collider Ventures, and Stake Capital. This latest […]

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