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StrictlyVC News — 154 episodes
Anthropic dodges a copyright case, Napster is sold for a bundle, and Signal memes have a moment
Lax AI rules, an Instagram workaround, and a buzzy automation startup sees customers opt out
Apple's orders, Ribbit's millions, and Bluesky half-jokingly becomes a T-shirt purveyor
Alphabet ups its offer for Wiz, more shoppers turn to generative AI, and Sam Rockwell mints a meme
AI Agents, Klarna Filing, and Foxconn Frustration
OpenAI calls DeepSeek “state-controlled," 23andMe does more cutting, and 10 new YC startups to watch
StrictlyVC News: X Down, Meta Book, OpenAI Deal
StrictlyVC News: Meta AI Chips, Tesla Warning, YC Funding Shift
Microsoft looks for an OpenAI alternative, Figma tests the IPO waters, and I'm sorry, what? A $90K Cheeto?
AI founders are starting younger than ever, the real succession drama, and enjoy your lattes while they last
Musk bids on OpenAI, Carta settles another sexual harassment case, and Lumon Industries has a job for you
Anduril lines up for more funding, Shein loses some sheen amid tariff talks, and "Big Balls" is back
Feb 25. Week 1 - Smaller Fundings VC Funded Companies
Feb 25. Week 1 - Big-But-Not-Crazy-Big Fundings VC Funded Companies
Deel's deal, the real story behind Pavel Durov's arrest, and an OpenAI co-founder leaves Anthropic months after joining
Meta mulls a move to Texas, Sam Altman says OpenAI is on “the wrong side of history,” and crazy Super Bowl bets
OpenAI aims high, Mark Zuckerberg longs for an “OG Facebook,” and an Albert Einstein candid for the ages
Helion, a 12-year-old company based in Everett
Skild AI is developing an advanced foundation model to enable robot agility and safety.
Atomicwork builds AI-driven software to enhance IT service management.
Oligo Security, a Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity startup, raised $50M to enhance real-time application monitoring for security threats.
Alibaba claims its AI is even better than DeepSeek, Elon Musk is living at DOGE HQ, and “weirdo” men’s fashion
An AI startup founder gets arrested, DeepSeek causes a buying frenzy in China, and is it garbage or Van Gogh?
DeepSeek's Sputnik Moment and the AI Market Crash
Stressed-out researchers, Andreessen Horowitz's reversal, and why Finns are so happy
OpenAI unleashes a new AI agent, a kidnapped crypto entrepreneur is rescued, and Bryan Johnson gets icky again
Elon casts shade on Project Stargate, Marc Benioff mocks Microsoft’s deal with OpenAI, and New Balance dress shoes
OpenAI's subscriptions are costing it a fortune, the latest at CES, and the agony of texting with men
Meta tries to slow OpenAI's roll, Claude is one hot tamale, and a gift your therapist will definitely find passive aggressive
Amazon pays Trump his due, ServiceTitan’s IPO shoots the moon, and screen time takes over completely
David Sacks is Trump’s new crypto czar, Google can now identify your emotions, and apps to mend your broken heart
Bitcoin crosses $100K, Sam Altman says he isn’t worried about Elon Musk, and Italy hates those Airbnb key boxes
Amazon takes on Nvidia, ServiceTitan’s IPO gets weirder, and one-bite plates are the ultimate flex
A Delaware judge nixes Elon Musk’s pay package, ChatGPT hates David Mayer, and porch pirate insurance is a thing
Pony AI pops on Nasdaq debut, xAI plans a consumer app, and a VC giant faces "shrinking options" in China
Tech Industry Briefing: November 25, 2024
Strawberry turkeys, suitcases for skateboarders, and why shares in a Texas land company are soaring
MatX: Series A - $80 million (AI chips)
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, Reid Hoffman sounds the alarm, and more Americans look for secondary passports
xAI closes a monster round, Sam Altman gets a raise, and PDF to Brainrot could be your kid’s latest study hack
Bluesky balloons, Bling's bling, and a VC firm is suing to keep its portfolio company from going public
The DOJ wants Google to divest Chrome, VC returns plummet, and what parents of sons should know 🧠
Major Startup Funding Updates – Databricks, Synthesia, Tessl & More
Family offices flock to secondaries, a Bitcoin thief receives a five-year-sentence, and a fried chicken Thanksgiving?
Big Moves, New Trends, and Notable Exits - Your Weekly Insight into the World of Startups and Investment
A surprise turn for a prediction market, the long visits of _Uncle Elon,_ and Mark Zuckerberg drops a single
Ghost, a three-year-old Los Angeles startup
Why You’re Missing Out on Equity: Stop Settling for Just a Paycheck and Start Building Wealth
Tesla hits the $1 trillion mark, Ben Horowitz cozies up to Las Vegas’ finest, and please do not be a Burning Mansplainer
Amazon's ask to Anthropic, OpenAI's content reprieve, and Automattic turns the screws
Bitcoin hits a new high, what Trump’s win means for Elon Musk, and Raygun packs it in
Ampd Energy, an eleven-year-old Hong Kong
ebrio, an eleven-year-old Spanish company
Kalshi, a six-year-old New York startup
Nvidia takes top dog, Perplexity eyes a huge round, and Map Daddy knows all
OpenAI attacks Google, Musk blasts back at a competitor, and Burning Man is going broke
Meta records record profits, Matt Mullenweg admits Automattic is now short-staffed, and never ever say "San Fran"
Microsoft accuses Google of dirty tricks, Khosla unloads on a California AI bill, and the world’s most expensive wine
OpenAI nixes another safety team, Musk burns up the phone lines with Putin, and an NSFW donut?
OpenAI gets a chief economist, Marc Andreessen airs his doubts, and a hug "zone" that proposes you take it outside
Content kleptocracy, is Daze the next big thing in social media, and what bankers have to say about HBO's _Industry_
Microsoft asks OpenAI for its share, OpenAI's former CTO is raising money, and a $600 Buzz Lightyear doll
EU targets Musk's companies, college endowments face VC write-downs, and 'iceberg' homes catch fire
SpaceX sues California, Uber pursues Expedia, and AI is not plagiarism, argues cheating child's lawyer
Nvidia breaks a new record, Tesla’s robot demo was rigged, and how polite are *you* with ChatGPT?
Delta, a one-year-old startup that is building a decentralized network
Liner, a ten-year-old Seoul and San Francisco company
Anam.ai, a one-year-old London startup
Khosla Ventures backs OpenAI with an SPV, Silicon Valley debates AI weapons, and a war between private jet rivals
A windfall for FTX creditors, a Porsche 'minivan' designed by Mark Zuckerberg, and Dave Duffield hopes for a hat trick
Tesla unveils new toys, SpaceX alums are raising a $550 million first fund, and North Face is now selling a “tech tie”
X backs down in Brazil, a new HBO special claims to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto, and a bike that blends in anywhere
A windfall for FTX creditors, a Porsche 'minivan' designed by Mark Zuckerberg, and Dave Duffield hopes for a hat trick
💪 Empathy Health raised $2.8M to boost their Sober Sidekick app, providing support for sobriety journeys!
🎮 Clout Kitchen is empowering gaming content creators with AI tools!
🧑💻 Avarra just raised $8M!
🔍 Voyage AI raised $20M to refine generative AI's data retrieval and minimize hallucinations.
🤖 Voliro secured $12M to take their advanced flying robots to new heights, ensuring industrial inspections stay sharp and efficient!
🏭 Valdera raised $15M to optimize sourcing for manufacturers with their AI-driven platform!
✍️ AirOps is revolutionizing SEO-driven content creation with AI-powered workflows!
🌍 Zepz, the global money transfer platform, just raised $267M led by Accel!
🚀 CoreWeave is making waves with a $23B valuation as Cisco Systems buys shares!
Automattic’s war with WP Engine heats up, Masa hits up AI for investment ideas, and everybody wants to be a celebrity
The 'godmother of AI' has questions, Initialized Capital sacks some partners, and reminders that your privacy is an illusion
OpenAI lands the plane, a judge nixes a deepfake law, and a Jack Nicholson imposter makes a star turn
Snap's sextortion issue, Palmer Luckey mouths off, and dogs dressed up as pandas
Y Combinator Faces Controversy Over AI Startup PearAI
Mendaera, a four-year-old startup based in San Mateo
Mediwhale, an eight-year-old Seoul startup
Findable, a three-year-old Oslo startup
Ensemble, a one-year-old San Francisco startu
Dotfile, a three-year-old Paris startup
Bot Auto, a Houston startup
Arya Health, a two-year-old New York startup
Apple drops out of OpenAI funding talks, the rise of the 'intern' CEO, and what happens now to 23andMe's trove of data?
Cool neighborhoods, desk divers, and a companion chatbot that remembers the colleagues you'd rather avoid
Dandelion Energy
Bio sourcing
The Celestia Foundation
VC Funding Rounds: Setempber 25 2024
The Justice Department goes after Visa, a CloudKitchens employee sues, and Megalopolis gets trashed
Telegram caves, Anthropic fundraises, and chilly home decor
Qualcomm courts Intel, Microsoft buys power from Three Mile Island, and movie theater pickleball courts
Yellow Network Raises $10M in Seed Funding Led by Ripple Co-Founder
Vana Secures Funding to Empower Data Ownership in the Age of AI
Upfront Raises $2.5 Million to Revolutionize Real Estate Agent Financing
Rep.ai Raises $7.5M to Launch AI-Powered Sales Representatives
Momos Raises $10 Million Series A to Empower Multi-Location Businesses with AI-Driven Customer Platform
Wayfaster Briefing Doc: AI-Driven Interviews for High-Volume Hiring
Gamebeast Raises $3.7Million in Pre-Seed
DIRT Research Technologies Raises $2M Pre-Seed Round
Cercle Raises $6M Seed Round for AI-Powered Women's Healthcare Data Platform
Picus Security Raises $45 Million Series C
Phlair Secures Seed Funding for Atmospheric Carbon Removal Technology
Mevo Secures $19M Series B to Revolutionize Digital Prescriptions in Brazil
Kaleidofin Funding and Financial Inclusion in India
TON Blockchain Raises $30 Million in Funding Round
Ferrum Health Secures $16M Series A to Tackle AI Adoption in Healthcare
Drift Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Decentralized Derivatives Exchange on Solana
Cayena Secures $55M Series B to Revolutionize Latin American Restaurant Supply Chains
Virtuous Secures $100M Funding Round
Air Company and the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
OpenAI's new round is oversubscribed by billions, Elon Musk is in legal hot water again, and John Mulaney roasts Dreamforce
Battolyser Systems Secures Funding to Revolutionize Green Hydrogen Production
Fal.ai Raises $23 Million in Series A Funding
BlackCloak Secures $17M Series B Funding to Expand Digital Executive Protection Services
Cherre Briefing Doc: Series C Funding and Real Estate Data Dominance
InBolt: AI-Powered 3D Vision for Industrial Robotics
Brenus Pharma Secures €22.2M Series A Funding to Advance Precision Cancer Vaccines
Mindtrip Raises $12 Million to Organize Travel Using AI
DeltaStream's vision and the growing market for real-time data solutions.
Pairwise Secures $40M Series C Funding to Revolutionize Agriculture with Gene Editing
X warms its way into Brazil, ChatGPT-4 sucks up a scary amount of water, and Chinese exes head to the shredder
Wealth.com Raises $30M Series A to Automate Estate Planning for Financial Advisors
e6data Secures $10M Series A to Accelerate Data Lake Performance
Cybord Raises $8.7M Series A to Combat Counterfeit Electronics
RunSafe Security Series B Funding Briefing
Orb Funding Briefing Doc
Ledgebrook Secures $17M Series B Funding to Streamline E&S Insurance Quoting
Intezer Raises $33 Million to Automate Security Alert Analysis with AI
GreenLite Series A Funding
Neo Medical Switzerland Secures $68M Series B Funding
Nura Bio's Series A Funding and Focus on Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hotel Engine Secures $140M Series C Funding, Reaches $2.1B Valuation
Flink: Berlin-based grocery delivery startup Flink raises significant funding through equity and debt
Instagram slams the door on teens, Snap shows off new specs, and the weed-killing robot on the rise
Venture Capital Highlights, Startup Funding, and Tech Industry Insights
CoreWeave shoots the moon, China's startups wither, and New York wins best pizza
OpenAI’s $100B Valuation, Google’s Yelp Lawsuit, and NEA’s Return to the Secondary Market
The Bolt Deal Blows Up: A16z Exits Miami, Plus Why Having a Work Enemy Might Help You
OpenAI's new model fact-checks itself, Keith Rabois is still pushing Miami, and a diamond-making machine
Mark Zuckerberg draws a crowd, Adam Neumann issues refunds, and a founding CEO refuses to step downn
Apple takes a major step into AI, Sequoia buys Stripe stock from its LPs, and Grimes tweaks Elon
The EU sticks it to Apple and Google, a VC devotes half his fund to Elon, and don’t tailgate in Suisse