AI Startup Writer Authors $200M Round At $1.9B Valuation
San Francisco-based Writer locked up a $200 million Series C that values the enterprise-focused generative AI platform at $1.9 billion. The new valuation is a nice uptick from the
Robotics Funding Remains Robust As Startups Seek To Expand Robots’ Skills
Perhaps the robots will take over — but not just any robots. Robot brain developer Physical Intelligence’s massive $400 million raise at a $2 billion valuation last week highli
The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds: Slow Week Produces Small Venture Rounds
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
Most-Active US Investors In October: Andreessen Horowitz Takes Top Spot Again
This is a monthly feature that runs down some of the most-active investors in U.S.-based companies, looks at some of their most interesting investments, and includes some odds and
Startups Still Like Offbeat Spelling. AI Voice Apps Not So Much.
Unconventional spelling has long been a go-to route for startups seeking a name that’s both recognizable and unique. Sometimes it works out. Companies like Lyft, Grindr and Scrib
AI, Data Center And Energy Startups Get Large Capital Infusion In October
Global venture capital funding in October reached $32 billion, marking the highest month for startup investment so far in 2024. The surge was driven by large funds leading supergia
Crypto Prices Jump, Will Funding Follow?
Crypto enthusiasts rejoiced Wednesday as former President Donald Trump seemed certain to reclaim the White House — and likely bring much more crypto-friendly policies to the fede
M&A Startup Deal Activity Dips Slightly In Q3
Even as more venture capitalists search for liquidity to show their limited partners real returns, M&A dealmaking involving startups dipped slightly quarter to quarter in Q3. I
Fewer Small And Midsize Venture Funds Are Closing This Year
By many measures, the current fundraising environment looks challenging for smaller startup investors. That’s reflected in the tally of new funds. So far in 2024, just 118 small
Robot Brain Startup Physical Intelligence Raises $400M At $2B Valuation
Physical Intelligence, a startup developing brains for a wide array of robots, raised a $400 million round at a $2 billion valuation led by Jeff Bezos, Lux Capital and Thrive Capit
