MapLight Therapeutics Prices $258.9M IPO; Anthropic Seen as More Sustainable AI Startup MapLight Therapeutics IPO priced at $17/share, raising $258.9M; Nasdaq debut on October 27. WSJ: Anthropic, backed by Amazon/Google, may be more sustainable than OpenAI despite data center costs. Health startup Tia cuts 23% of staff amid US health startup profitability challenges. Travel startups like Katanox and Jerne show growth with AI; investors focus on infrastructure. Coinbase plans to enable the entire startup lifecycle onchain for enhanced efficiency and transparency. Accel and Prosus partner to co-invest in early-stage Indian startups addressing systemic challenges. Cellcolabs secures $12M to scale GMP stem cell production, aiming for 90% cost reduction. Total 366 words · 2 mins readRead Details12 hours ago7
Deepinder Goyal Invests $25M in Longevity Startup; OpenAI Faces $7.8B Loss Amid Product Shifts OpenAI reports $7.8B loss in H1 2025 amid product shifts and brand dilution concerns. Deepinder Goyal invests $25M into Continue Research, a longevity startup focused on open-source biology. Leo Capital invests $200M in early-stage Indian AI-native SaaS and deep tech startups. Deep Robotics faces algorithm talent shortage hindering humanoid robot commercialization amid US-China competition. Stellerus to launch satellites for global 3D wind data in 18 months. Total 670 words · 3 mins read9 More StoriesYesterday, 10:07 AM16
Valthos Inc. Secures $30M for Biosecurity Tools; Andreessen Horowitz Eyes $10B for AI Startups Valthos Inc. secures $30M to develop biosecurity tools against AI-driven bioweapon attacks. Andreessen Horowitz seeks $10B for AI investments, signaling continued confidence in the sector. VitVio closes $8M seed for AI platform improving operating room efficiency in U.S. hospitals. Xendit, Indonesian fintech unicorn, expands digital payments infrastructure into Latin America. LegalEase's AI platform assists individuals in clearing records, improving job and financial prospects. Total 1026 words · 5 mins read20 More StoriesSat, 10:08 AM34
Crusoe Valuation Triples to $10B+ After $1.4B Raise; Uniphore Raises $260M Series F Crusoe raised $1.4B, valuation triples to $10B+ as OpenAI infrastructure provider. Uniphore raised $260M Series F, valuation at $2.5B to boost AI Cloud. OpenAI acquired Software Applications Inc. for AI Mac interface development. Newton raised $3.8M seed for AI-powered dental workflow automation platform. Lakestar ceases new generalist funds, focuses on maximizing existing portfolio returns. Total 1034 words · 5 mins read20 More StoriesFri, 10:08 AM36
Leju Robotics Secures $210M in Pre-IPO Funding; UnifyApps Raises $50M, Appoints Sprinklr Founder as Co-CEO Leju Robotics secured nearly $210M in Pre-IPO funding for humanoid robot R&D. UnifyApps raised $50M, valuing it at $250M; Sprinklr founder Ragy Thomas appointed co-CEO. Kalshi valuation may exceed $10B after recent $300M round, up from $5B. Avride secures up to $375M from Uber, Nebius for robotaxi fleet and AI development. Sumble exits stealth with $38.5M for AI-powered sales insights platform. Total 1020 words · 5 mins read20 More StoriesThu, 10:08 AM33
VC Investment Surges 38% in Q3 2025; Veeam to Acquire Securiti AI for $1.73B Q3 2025 VC investment up 38%, AI leads with $34.1B in funding. Veeam to acquire Securiti AI for $1.73B to enhance AI data security. OpenAI and Google Brain researchers launch Periodic Labs, securing $300M in funding. Fal.ai raises $250M, valuation exceeds $4B due to AI model hosting demand. LangChain raises $125M at $1.25B valuation for AI agent infrastructure. Total 892 words · 4 mins read19 More StoriesWed, 10:08 AM32
OpenEvidence valuation hits $6B; Wearable startups see funding surge OpenEvidence valuation hits $6B after GV-led round; CEO Daniel Nadler gains $1.3B. Wearable startups see funding surge, driven by Oura's $900M round at $11B valuation. European AI M&A increases; Workday buys Sana ($1.1B), AI startups raise €7.8B. Israeli Arab startup Haat addresses food delivery challenges in underserved northern Israel communities. AI startups see '996' work culture resurgence, raising concerns about burnout and productivity. Total 1009 words · 5 mins read18 More StoriesTue, 10:08 AM33
Sorce Automates Job Applications; AI16Z Priced at $0.0574 Sorce's AI automates job applications, reducing the process to three seconds. ai16z (AI16Z), the first AI-led venture capital DAO, priced at $0.0574. 10-4 Systems founder launches Carrier1, an AI platform for small truckers. EU needs EU-INC to bridge 70x valuation gap with US startups: Index Ventures. Total 499 words · 2 mins read10 More StoriesOct 20, 10:08 AM14
Fundamento Raises $1.9M for AI Platform Expansion; Meesho Targets December IPO Fundamento raised $1.9M led by IIFL to expand its AI platform. Meesho targets December IPO, aiming to raise $700-800M with Rs 9,390 crore revenue. AI voice agents generated $630K in 45 days for Kayak Pools: StrataBlue.ai. Uplane launched an AI marketing platform promising a 20-50% ROAS boost. A* Capital increases investment in teenage founders to nearly 20% in 2025. Total 842 words · 4 mins read20 More StoriesOct 19, 10:09 AM38
Revolut nears $3B funding round at $75B valuation; Jabbr.ai raises €4.3M seed for AI martial arts platform Revolut nears $3B funding round, valuing the company at $75B without bankers. Jabbr.ai raises €4.3M seed for DeepStrike, an AI-powered martial arts platform. AI music startup Suno Inc. seeks $100M+ at $2B+ valuation amid legal talks. DigAÍ launches Global Talent Bank with 700M+ AI-mapped profiles based on competencies. Encube raises $23M for AI platform reshaping hardware development by avoiding manufacturing complexity. Total 1012 words · 5 mins read20 More StoriesOct 18, 10:08 AM29