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
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
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 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
Perplexity Looks To Raise $250M-Plus At Valuation Of $2.5B Or More — Report
The same day Perplexity AI announced a $62.7 million round, it was reported the AI startup is looking to raise another $250 million-plus at a valuation between $2.5 billion and $3
The Mixed State Of Startup Funding In 2024, In 11 Charts
Startup investors kept a tight hold on their wallets in the first quarter of 2024, Crunchbase data shows. There were big exceptions — some AI, healthcare, energy and robotics sta
Investors Re-Engage With Gaming Startups
It’s once again “game on” for gaming startups. After several slow quarters, funding to companies in the gaming space has picked up a bit this year, driven by a resurgence in
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Metsera And Rivos Headline A Slow Week
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Cannabis Funding Is Still Way Down From Its Highs
The reggae classic “Smoke Two Joints” advises us to light up in the morning, afternoon and night to feel all right. Cannabis startup investors could add another reason: It’s
Stability AI Lays Off 10% Of Staff — Report
This has been a tough week on the layoffs front for AI startups. Troubled artificial intelligence startup Stability AI is laying off 10% — estimated to be about 20 people — of
