A venture capital firm has just raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. The firm is called Halogen Ventures. It was started by Jesse Draper. She is the daughter of a well-known investor, Tim Draper. The new fund is called Fund III. It has $30 million. This money will be used to invest in early-stage startups. These startups are working on ide...
June 19, 2025, was a busy day for tech investments. A lot of money changed hands, and it all went to startups that are changing how we do things. These companies are working on everything from making AI smarter to fixing problems in healthcare and finance. It's clear that investors are really interested in ideas that can solve real problems. One company that stood o...
A fresh wave of investment is sweeping across Europe, focusing on startups that prioritize both the planet and people. This shift is evident in the recent closure of a €100 million fund by Revent, a European venture capital firm based in Berlin. The fund, known as Fund II, is specifically earmarked for startups that tackle issues related to planetary and societal hea...
The women's health tech scene has seen a lot of action lately. Two big names, Willow and Elvie, are joining forces. Willow, known for its wearable breast pumps, is taking over Elvie, which started with smart Kegel trainers and expanded to other mom-focused products. This move comes as Elvie faces financial troubles, entering administration. Over the past 12 years, E...
AI agents are becoming more popular and many startups are trying to create tools to automate tasks online. One of these startups is Browser Use. They have created a tool that makes websites easier for AI agents to understand and navigate. Browser Use has recently raised 17 million dollars in seed funding. This funding was led by Felicis' Astasia Myers. Other investo...
Humane's AI Pin is no more. HP scooped up most of Humane's assets for $116 million, which is less than half of the $240 million Humane raised from investors. This means the AI Pin, priced at $499, is now out of production. On February 28, these devices will lose their connection to Humane's servers, making them useless for calls, messaging, AI queries, and cloud acce...
Starting with their exceptional nuclear power and electricity over generation, France has decided to host AI investments focused on data centers. The total round runs up to 109 Billion Euro = ~112B USD. President Macron set himself in a hastily organized television interview suggesting this AI investment wave could be a game changer. Investments ...
Southern California's wildfires have become more frequent and intense. This is due to climate change, which has made the region's weather conditions more extreme. The changes in weather are making the region more prone to wildfires, The two preceding years were unusually wet, which boosted the growth of wildfire-adapted vegetation. The following year, brought a delay...
Ever thought about how tiny budgets lead to big results in Chinese startups? Let's take DeepSeek, a chatbot that seemingly outperforms its rivals. But here's a twist: it might be using tech from giants like OpenAI without asking. This method, called "distillation, " lets small models mimic the behavior of larger ones. Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, was initially impresse...
Madrona, a Seattle-based investment firm, has just hit a big milestone in its 30-year history. The company announced it has raised $770 million, its largest fund to date. This is quite a feat, especially when many venture firms are struggling to raise funds. Why the excitement around Madrona? Well, it's done well in distributing capital back to its investors, even in...