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From StepChange Raising $6.5M & Conifer Locking Down $20M Seed Round To Artisan, the 'Stop Hiring Humans' AI Agent Startup, Raising $25M and never stopped Hiring Humans.
US & International Startup & Tech News
Climate Venture Firm StepChange Raises $6.5M as U.S. Investor Interest Nudges Up in the Sector
StepChange, a climate-focused venture capital firm, secured $6.5 million to support early-stage startups addressing decarbonization, reflecting a growing investor interest in climate tech.
Source: GeekWire
Conifer Locks Down $20M Seed Round for Its Drop-In Electric Hub Motor
Conifer raised $20 million in seed funding to develop its plug-and-play electric hub motor, aiming to simplify electrification for various vehicle types.
Source: TechCrunch
TheStage AI Secures $45 Million Round to Revolutionize Neural Network Optimization
TheStage AI secured $45 million to enhance neural network optimization, focusing on improving AI performance and efficiency.
Source: Forbes
Microsoft Pledges $1M to New PAC in Latest Push Against Proposed Taxes in Washington State
Microsoft committed $1 million to a new political action committee opposing proposed taxes in Washington State, continuing its efforts to influence local tax policies.
Source: GeekWire
OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever's Safe Superintelligence Reportedly Valued at $32B
Safe Superintelligence, co-founded by OpenAI's Ilya Sutskever, is reportedly valued at $32 billion, despite having no revenue or immediate product plans, highlighting investor confidence in its mission to develop safe AI.
Source: TechCrunch
Topgolf Founders Raise $34 Million for Poolhouse, Their Latest Sports Startup
Topgolf founders Steve and Dave Jolliffe raised $34 million for Poolhouse, a tech-enhanced pool experience aiming to modernize the traditional game with digital tracking and interactive features.
Source: Forbes
Seattle Startup Loti Lands $16M to Help Celebs, Politicians and CEOs Detect Deepfakes
Loti, a Seattle-based startup, secured $16 million to develop technology that helps high-profile individuals detect and combat deepfake media.
Source: GeekWire
Artisan, the 'Stop Hiring Humans' AI Agent Startup, Raises $25M and Is Still Hiring Humans
Artisan raised $25 million to advance its AI agents designed to automate business tasks, while still employing human staff to support its growth.
Source: TechCrunch
AI for Greenhouses: Seattle Startup IUNU Raises $20M for Tech That Monitors Plants
IUNU secured $20 million to expand its AI-driven platform that monitors plant health in greenhouses, aiming to optimize agricultural productivity.
Source: GeekWire
Nuro's $106M Raise Backs Its Shift from Delivery Robots to Licensing Autonomy Tech
Nuro raised $106 million to pivot from operating delivery robots to licensing its autonomous driving technology to other companies.
Source: TechCrunch
LATAM Startup & Tech News
Onfly Raises $40 Million to Expand Business Travel Tech in Latin America
Onfly raised $40 million to enhance its business travel platform, aiming to streamline corporate travel management across Latin America.
Source: Skift
Ideem Raises $2.4MM Seed Round to Make 2FA Easy and Invisible for Users and Payments
Ideem secured $2.4 million in seed funding to develop a seamless two-factor authentication solution, enhancing security for users and payment systems.
Source: PR Newswire
Divibank Raises $8.2M Round Led by Better Tomorrow Ventures
Divibank raised $8.2 million in a funding round led by Better Tomorrow Ventures to expand its revenue-based financing services for Latin American businesses.
Source: LatamList
Neobanco Brasileño MT Bank Recauda US$ 828K para Potenciar una Solución que Simplifica las Actividades Financieras Diarias de los Propietarios de PYMES en el País
Brazilian neobank MT Bank raised $828,000 to enhance its platform, aiming to simplify daily financial activities for small and medium-sized business owners in Brazil.
Source: LatamFintech
UBS Initiates Suzano Stock With Buy Rating, Sets R$73 Target
UBS initiated coverage on Suzano with a Buy rating and a target price of R$73, citing strong market positioning and favorable growth projections.
Source: Investing.com
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