Category: Startups
Founders, funding, products and the business of technology.
Gaming Startup Funding Reaches About $2 Billion So Far in 2026
Global gaming startups have raised about $2 billion in 2026, with AI-related companies and major venture funds driving the rebound.
Ema Raises $77 Million to Expand AI-Agent Automation for Enterprise Workflows
Ema has raised $77 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-agent platform across enterprise software, IT services and business operations.
Generational Partners Warns Software VCs Are Chasing Defense Tech Without Sector Expertise
Investor Van Espahbodi says AI and SpaceX alumni are drawing software-focused venture firms into defense, aerospace and industrial startups.
Rune Launches RELIC Solar-Powered GPU Modules After $40 Million Series A
Rune’s RELIC modules connect GPU infrastructure directly to solar farms, aiming to use surplus electricity without grid access or water cooling.
Vantora Raises $100M to Build Proprietary Physical AI Startups
Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, has raised $100 million from Silversmith and is shifting toward proprietary physical AI ventures for corporate partners.
Euclyd Raises €200 Million With Samsung Backing for AI Inference Chips
Dutch AI chip startup Euclyd raised €200 million with Samsung backing, but its first enterprise inference hardware is not due until 2028.
Family Offices Shift AI Bets Toward Direct and Secondary Deals
Wealthy family offices are pursuing direct and secondary stakes in AI companies, accepting high prices to avoid long-term fund commitments.
Crusoe Raises $3.9 Billion at $30.9 Billion Valuation for AI Data Centers
Crusoe’s Series F will finance major data center projects and Spark modular facilities as the AI infrastructure company expands capacity.
Skalar Launches Revenue-Linked Financing for Startup Customer Acquisition
Fintech startup Skalar has committed over $125 million to finance customer acquisition through repayments linked to resulting revenue.
Magentic Raises $18M Series A for Industrial Procurement AI Agents
Magentic has secured $18 million to expand AI agents that automate procurement and supply chain workflows for large manufacturers.
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