Infrastructure
Blackstone Files $2B IPO for Data Centers
Blackstone is pursuing an IPO for its Digital Infrastructure Trust to raise up to $2 billion. The funds will target acquisitions of data centers.
Bloomberg Technology · 165d ago
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Business
ByteDance Valuation Hits Record $600B
ByteDance, owner of TikTok, achieved a record valuation exceeding US$600 billion from a proposed equity sale by a founding shareholder. The transaction involves US$900 million in shares.
SCMP Technology · 167d ago
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neuroClues Raises €10M for Eye-Tracking Diagnostics
French-Belgian medtech neuroClues closed €10M Series A to deliver its eye-tracking Parkinson's diagnostic to EU/US neurologists. The headset captures 800 IR images per eye per second for early biomarkers of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and MS.
The Next Web (TNW) · 168d ago
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AWOL Vision Secures $14M Funding, $20M Crowdfunded
High-end projector brand AWOL Vision completed nearly RMB 100M Series B funding for laser tech R&D and family AI entertainment platform. New Aetherion projector raised nearly $20M on Kickstarter, totaling over RMB 200M in crowdfunding with Valerion.
36氪 · 170d ago
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Breakout AI-Essential Indie Game Success Story
A studio that secured millions in funding created the first breakout AI-native standalone game. Unlike games with AI features, this title cannot exist without AI.
钛媒体 · 173d ago
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ALSO-DoorDash Team Up for Autonomous Last-Mile
Rivian spin-off ALSO partnered with DoorDash to deploy small dedicated EVs for last-mile delivery challenges. The focus is on autonomous systems effective in road-edge areas where larger vehicles struggle.
IT之家 · 174d ago
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Kitar Secures $10M+ Pre-A Funding
Southeast Asian second-hand e-commerce platform Kitar completed a Pre-A round exceeding $10M USD, led by Source Code Capital. Funds will boost AI capabilities, quality inspection, supply chain, and expansion in Indonesia.
36氪 · 174d ago
Business
Juno Launches Arctic Security Product
Juno, a defense tech startup chaired by Canada's former defense minister, is raising funds amid the country's rapid rearming efforts. The startup has launched its first product targeted at Arctic security.
Bloomberg Technology · 179d ago
Infrastructure
Xiandao Jidian to raise up to $4.8B for semis
Xiandao Jidian plans to issue up to 236 million A-shares to affiliate Xiandao Tech Group at 14.90 yuan per share, raising up to 35.1 billion yuan. Proceeds will fund R&D and industrialization of semiconductor optical components, precision parts, high-end metrology gear, life science instruments, and bismuth upgrades.
36氪 · 186d ago
Applications
BBLeap Raises €5M for Precision Sprayers
Rijen-based BBLeap raised €5M to commercialize LeapEye camera system and scale LeapBox from Europe to Canada. It retrofits sprayers with nozzle-by-nozzle PWM control for plant-level precision application of pesticides and herbicides.
The Next Web (TNW) · 186d ago
Infrastructure
Bosid Secures ¥100M+ for Chip国产替代
Suzhou Bosid Electrical completed over ¥100M in Series C funding led by Shanghai Ruili, to upgrade high-end products and expand globally. The company specializes in core components like high-voltage generators and X-ray sources for medical, industrial, and semiconductor applications, breaking foreign monopolies.
36氪 · 188d ago
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Guangli Tech Raises $10M for AI Sports Glasses
Light Particle Tech completed nearly 100M RMB Pre-B funding for AR smart sports glasses. Expanding from swim goggles to multi-sport with on-device AI for real-time data and training.
36氪 · 188d ago
Open Source
GitHub Funds Open Source Security
GitHub is investing in open source security by funding maintainers, partnering with Alpha-Omega, and expanding access to tools. These efforts aim to reduce developer burdens and strengthen software supply chains.
GitHub Blog · 189d ago
Business
AI Boys' Club May Widen Women's Wealth Gap
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that excluding women from AI funding and leadership roles will lead to severe consequences. This 'boys' club' dynamic risks exacerbating the wealth gap for women in the tech sector.
TechCrunch AI · 189d ago
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Fuse Raises $25M for AI Loan Platform
Fuse raised $25M to replace outdated loan origination systems in U.S. credit unions.
TechCrunch AI · 190d ago
Business
Cleafy Nets €12M Against AI Bank Fraud
Milan cybersecurity firm Cleafy raised €12M in Series B to pioneer predictive defenses for banks. It counters the rising AI-powered fraud wave by shifting from reactive detection to proactive prevention.
The Next Web (TNW) · 194d ago
Infrastructure
Violoop Funds Physical-Level AI Operator Build
Violoop has completed tens of millions RMB in funding. The company is developing the world's first physical-level AI Operator.
钛媒体 · 194d ago
Infrastructure
Calterah Raises $140M+ in Series E
Calterah, a mmWave radar CMOS chip specialist, completed over 1 billion RMB in Series E funding. The round attracted national industrial funds, local government funds, and industrial investors.
36氪 · 194d ago
Business
General Catalyst Eyes $10B Funding Raise
General Catalyst is in talks to raise about $10 billion in new funding from investors. The venture capital firm has recently transformed into a broader financial services company.
Bloomberg Technology · 196d ago
Infrastructure
Essence VC Raises New Infra Startup Fund
Tim Chen's Essence VC is raising a new fund focused on infrastructure startups. The fund enables leading larger pre-seed rounds and offers more flexible deployment timeframes.
GeekWire · 196d ago
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Infrastructure
Dawei Shares Raises 108M RMB for Memory R&D
Dawei Shares plans to raise up to 108.5 million RMB via private placement to specific investors. Funds will fully support embedded storage memory R&D and industrialization project.
36氪 · 196d ago
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Open Source
Hefei Pledges 10M RMB for OpenClaw AI Startups
Hefei High-tech Zone released 15 measures to build AI OPC (one-person company) ecosystem, targeting OpenClaw and open-source AI projects. Offers space, talent, compute, scenarios, capital; up to 10M RMB funding support.
36氪 · 196d ago
Applications
Augur Raises $15M for AI Surveillance Intelligence
London startup Augur raised $15 million from Plural to convert existing surveillance cameras and sensors into real-time intelligence platforms. Founded by the creator of safety app Path, it targets Europe's transport hubs, stadiums, and power stations.
The Next Web (TNW) · 197d ago
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Westwell Updates A-Share IPO Filing
Westwell Technology updated its A-share IPO counseling filing with Shenwan Hongyuan Securities. The 2015-founded firm self-develops AI-powered unmanned driving commercial vehicles for logistics digital upgrade and green solutions.
36氪 · 199d ago
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Business
Robot Boom Post-Spring Gala Amid Closures
China's robotics sector surges after Spring Festival Gala exposure, with Douyin orders up 655% and market reaching $47B. Projections eye mass deliveries in 2025, but SMEs face bankruptcies due to scaling issues.
虎嗅 · 200d ago
Business
China Boosts Tech Funding Policies
China announced measures to support its tech sector, including ChiNext reforms for easier fundraising and refinancing. Officials aim to foster a flexible ecosystem and increase demand for hi-tech products.
SCMP Technology · 200d ago
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Infrastructure
Private Capital Vital for AI Buildout
HPS CEO Scott Kapnick asserts private capital is essential for AI infrastructure expansion. He discussed the AI boom's funding needs in a Bloomberg Invest interview with Dani Burger.
Bloomberg Technology · 202d ago
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Balcony Storage Firm Bags Tens of Millions Funding
Lingge Energy Tech raised tens of millions in angel funding from Sky Factory Ventures for balcony energy storage R&D and global expansion. Products integrate LFP batteries, inverters, and AI energy algorithms for plug-and-play home use.
36氪 · 202d ago
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PERCISPHERE Raises $14M for All-Terrain Robots
PERCISPHERE secured nearly USD 14 million in Series A funding. The capital will scale production of modular all-terrain robots.
Pandaily · 202d ago
Business
VCs Reveal AI SaaS No-Gos
TechCrunch interviewed venture capitalists on what they no longer seek in AI SaaS startups. Investors are updating their criteria amid AI hype.
TechCrunch AI · 205d ago