A digital physical therapy company based in San Francisco, Hinge Health, has filed to go public. This move hints at a potential revival in the IPO market, especially in the tech sector, which has been relatively quiet for the past few years. The company specializes in using software to help patients manage musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and post-sur...
Two childhood friends, Lucas Young and Thomas Li, both working as software engineers, decided to tackle a long-standing problem in the military: night vision technology. Most night vision gear today is analog, using lenses and chemicals to create images in low light. These devices can cost a fortune, ranging from $13, 000 to $30, 000 each. The U. S. Army has been try...
Quantum Machines, an Israeli startup, has just secured a massive $170 million investment. This funding round, led by PSG Equity and backed by big names like Intel Capital and Red Dot Capital Partners, is one of the largest ever seen in the quantum computing world. Quantum Machines is not just any startup; it provides essential tools for controlling quantum computers...
In the vast expanse of space, a new frontier is emerging. A startup named Karman+ is aiming to build autonomous spacecraft that can travel to asteroids, mine them, and extract valuable resources. The goal is to use the extracted water to refuel space tugs and extend the life of aging satellites. The company's initial target is ambitious: travel millions of miles to ...
Prenuvo, a company known for its full-body MRI scans, has just added three new health assessments to its services. These include a detailed blood test, a neurological scan, and a body composition analysis. The company wants to give customers a more complete picture of their health. The full-body scan and the new assessments will be offered together for $3, 999. This ...
At just 24, Pryce Yebesi has already made a big splash in the tech world. His first company, Utopia Labs, was snapped up by Coinbase. Now, he's back with a new venture called Open Ledger, which aims to modernize accounting software. Open Ledger embeds automated accounting tools into products that businesses already use, making life easier for everyone. The startup ha...
As college fees keep climbing, three former Duolingo bigwigs are starting a new venture, Outsmart Education. Their goal? Make higher education more affordable and accessible. The team, led by Jorge Mazal, has snagged $13 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures. This seed money will go towards hiring and developing their product. The idea came from Maz...
In the ever-growing creator economy, brand partnerships are a top way to earn money. While other methods like affiliate links and subscriptions exist, the challenge lies in matching brands with the right creators. Enter Passionfroot, a Berlin-based startup aiming to streamline this process. Founded by Jen Phan, who has a background in early-stage investing, Passionfr...
Lightdash, a company that offers a business intelligence (BI) platform, has recently secured funding to incorporate AI into their open source tool. This platform, which is an alternative to Google’s Looker, allows businesses to train AI analysts tailored to specific team use-cases. This means anyone in a company can easily query and analyze business data without need...
Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows instead of demanding a complete overhaul. Many SMBs work with multi...