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Tokenized money market funds seek to transform investing by utilizing blockchain technology. They aim to offer liquidity and transparency in financial transactions. These funds provide fractional own…

Glean, an enterprise AI startup, raised $150 million in Series F funding, achieving a valuation of $7.2 billion. Wellington Management led this funding round, which followed a $260 million Series E r…

IonQ has announced its acquisition of Oxford Ionics for $1.07 billion, reflecting growth in the quantum computing sector. IonQ, based in Maryland, seeks to enhance its technological capabilities thro…

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Venture-backed startups have experienced extended gaps between funding rounds, with some taking four years or more. 2021 saw record high investment levels, resulting in optimistic valuations that man…

Anduril Industries secured $2.5 billion in a Series G funding round, raising its valuation to $30.5 billion. Founders Fund led this round, which aims to strengthen the company's balance sheet for man…

Cohere, a generative AI startup founded by former Google researchers, seeks to raise over $500 million, aiming for a valuation between $5.5 billion and $6.5 billion. The company, established in 2019,…

Media-related startup funding struggles to reach prior levels observed in recent years. Significant funding rounds occur, with MUBI, a London-based streaming platform for independent films, securing …

On June 2, 2025, many well-funded U.S. startups have not secured additional funding since 2021, raising concerns about their sustainability. Approximately 280 companies, which raised over $100 millio…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in Google's operations and strategies. The company faces antitrust scrutiny from regulators due to its market dominance. Google utilizes AI to en…

B2B stablecoin transactions gain traction in various industries. Businesses adopt stablecoins to simplify cross-border payments and increase transaction speed. Companies use stablecoins to reduce vol…

Grammarly secured $1 billion in funding from General Catalyst, marking a significant investment in the company. Grammarly, based in San Francisco, has over 40 million users and annual revenue exceedi…

Circle may pursue an initial public offering (IPO) without a significant acquisition. The company focuses on expanding its market presence and solidifying its role in the blockchain sector. Circle ex…

Five startups secured funding to advance their operations, each utilizing artificial intelligence in distinct sectors. SimpleClosure, based in Los Angeles, raised $15 million to aid startups in closi…

Investors played a crucial role in transforming American fortunes and shaping capital markets. They mobilized capital and engaged in various investment strategies. Investors identified opportunities …

Alpenglow is a decentralized solution designed to enhance Solana's blockchain capabilities. It introduces a new consensus mechanism that aims to improve transaction speed and reduce costs. Alpenglow …

The bond market shows signs that may indicate broader economic conditions. Interest rates fluctuate based on investor expectations and economic data. Rising yields suggest investor concerns about inf…

A new web economy offers potential to address current challenges facing the internet. The rise of decentralized technologies aims to increase user control and ownership of data. Blockchain and smart …

Startup naming trends have evolved over recent years, showing distinct patterns. Early naming trends (2016-2017) featured misspellings as founders sought unique names by altering existing words. Anim…

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models apply traditional finance techniques to assess the value of cryptocurrencies. Analysts calculate future cash flows generated by crypto assets. They then discount the…