Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences
Altara’s AI aims to diagnose failures and help speed up R&D by unifying data siloed across spreadsheets and legacy systems.
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How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer
Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition.
Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI
The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers.
Startup funding shatters all records in Q1
The record quarterly fundraise was largely fueled four mega-deals into OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo. But it also indicates a generally hot market.
Doss raises $55M for AI inventory management that plugs into ERP
Doss's AI-powered inventory management system integrates with existing ERP systems. The Series B round was co-led by Madrona and Premji Invest.
Delve halts demos, Insight Partners scrubs investment post amid ‘fake compliance’ allegations
After a whistleblower alleged that the startup fabricated audit evidence, its prominent Series A investor removed an article detailing why it led the deal.
Sales Automation Startup Rox AI Achieves $1.2B Valuation
Rox AI, a sales automation startup founded in 2024, has achieved a valuation of $1.2 billion. The company provides an AI-native alternative to traditional CRM tools.
Robinhood’s Startup Fund Faces Challenges in NYSE Launch
Robinhood's startup fund has encountered difficulties during its debut on the NYSE. Currently, it provides retail investors with exposure to eight startups, including notable names like Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with intentions to broaden its portfolio.
DiligenceSquared Leverages AI Voice Agents for M&A Research
DiligenceSquared is transforming M&A research by utilizing AI voice agents to conduct interviews with potential acquisition targets. This innovative approach aims to reduce costs associated with traditional management consulting.