This week in the startup ecosystem saw notable acquisitions and funding activities, although no major IPOs occurred. Key developments included Mainstreet.com being acquired by Employer.com…
Social media startup Fizz has filed a lawsuit against Instacart and event planning app Partiful for trademark infringement, following Instacart’s launch of a drinks and…
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Clay, a sales automation startup, has experienced significant growth since its launch, reaching a valuation of over $1.5 billion in 2022. Co-founder and CEO Kareem…
Fastino, a Palo Alto-based startup, is revolutionizing AI with its small, task-specific models that require minimal resources compared to traditional trillion-parameter models. These efficient models…
In February 2024, Carta launched a startup winddown service called Carta Conclusions, but discontinued it by December, opting instead for a partnership with SimpleClosure, which…
Duna’s innovative platform is revolutionizing business identity management, helping companies like Plaid and Bol navigate complex regulatory challenges, including AMLD5/6 and PSD2/3. Founded by industry…
General Fusion, a leading contender in commercial fusion power, has laid off 25% of its workforce following a milestone with its LM26 fusion demonstration device.…
Rogo, a pioneering financial AI company, recently closed its Series B funding round, raising $50 million to enhance its AI analyst technology. Led by Thrive…
Mach Industries, a defense tech startup founded by 21-year-old Ethan Thornton, is set to raise $100 million in a financing round co-led by Khosla Ventures…