US Regulators To Take A Look Into Microsoft, Nvidia And OpenAI
Some of the biggest names in the AI space are about to get more scrutiny from government regulators. The Federal Trade Commission is set to look into Microsoft’s relationship wit
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: xAI Laps Field In Another Slow Week
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2024 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals
As Plastic Piles Up, So Does Funding To Startups Working On Alternatives
People are using and discarding too much plastic. It’s terrible for the environment, contributes to global warming and can contain substances dangerous for our own health. This i
The 10 Biggest Rounds Of May: xAI And CoreWeave Lead Big Month For AI
This is a monthly feature that runs down the month’s top 10 funding rounds in the U.S. Check out the biggest rounds of last month here. May was a big month to raise, well, really
Fusion Startup Xcimer Lands $100M, Boosting Sector’s Lackluster Funding
Just four days ago, we published a story about how fusion funding had fizzled out in recent quarters, particularly for mega-sized rounds. At the time, I noted that a single big rou
Salesforce, Nvidia, Cisco Invest In AI Startup Cohere At $5B Valuation — Report
Toronto-based Cohere locked up a $450 million investment from big-named corporate investors at a $5 billion valuation, per a Reuters report. Investors in the round included chip gi
Crunchbase Monthly Recap May 2024: AI Leads Alongside An Uptick In Billion-Dollar Rounds
Venture funding rebounded in May to reach $31 billion, the highest monthly tally so far this year. Investment was up over 40% month over month and 29% year over year, with AI leadi
Crossing The Series A Chasm
As we get deeper into 2024, there is increasing concern about the state of Series A fundraising. The bar for investment appears much higher, and fewer startups are reaching it. Thi
3D Orthopedic Implant Tech Startup Restor3d Lands $70M Financing
Restor3d, a North Carolina-based maker of 3D printed personalized orthopedic implants, locked up a $70 million financing — even as investors continue to cool on 3D tech startups.
