Discovered Materials Raises $9M Seed Led by Lightspeed India
The Y Combinator-backed startup is racing to solve a heat problem slowing down the AI chip build-out — before bigger, better-funded rivals do.
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Emergent’s Wingman Gives Anyone a Persistent AI Agent That Works While They Don’t
The vibe coding startup, founded by Indian-origin twin brothers and backed by SoftBank and Khosla Ventures, wants Wingman to be the always-on assistant that most professionals can't afford to hire.
YC-backed Overlord debuts AI productivity tool that replaces self-control with enforcement
Y Combinator-backed startup Overlord has launched an AI accountability platform that monitors user behavior across devices and enforces habits through app blocking, routines, and automated interventions.
AI startup Harness scores $240 Mn Series E funding, hits $5.5 Bn valuation
The fresh Series E round includes a $200 million primary investment led by Goldman Sachs and a planned $40 million tender offer with participation from IVP, Menlo Ventures, and Unusual Ventures.
AI-Commerce Startup Onton Bags $7.5 Million to Challenge Retail Giants Worldwide
With rapid user growth and expansion plans into apparel and electronics, the startup is positioning itself to challenge retail giants.
Cavela Bags $6.6 Mn to Automate Product Sourcing and Slash Manufacturing Costs
AI-sourcing startup Cavela secured $6.6M in seed funding to help e-commerce brands streamline product manufacturing with autonomous AI agents that find global suppliers, negotiate quotes, and reduce costs despite tariff volatility.
Numeric Raises $51 Mn Series B, Expands From Close Management to Comprehensive Finance Platform
San Francisco-based Numeric secures $51M Series B for AI-powered finance platform expansion. New funding supports launch of cash management product and growth beyond close management.
California’s Maxima Secures $41 Million to Scale Its AI-Driven Accounting Platform
AI accounting startup Maxima has raised $41 million in a Kleiner Perkins and Redpoint-backed round, pushing its valuation to $143M. The year-old San Mateo firm is gaining traction with its AI-first platform that automates enterprise accounting workflows.
Anthropic to Raise $15 billion from Microsoft and Nvidia, Sets $30B Azure Cloud Deal
Anthropic is set to raise $15 billion from Microsoft and Nvidia while committing $30 billion to Microsoft Azure in a landmark AI-cloud deal that strengthens its model development pipeline and reshapes the global AI infrastructure race.
Sam Lake and Lucas Pope to Receive Top Honors at Game Developers Choice Awards 2025
Sam Lake, creative director of Remedy Entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Pioneer Award will be presented to Lucas Pope.
San Francisco-based Ambience Healthcare raises $70 Mn in funding led by OpenAI and Kleiner Perkins
San Francisco-based comprehensive AI operating system for healthcare organizations, Ambience Healthcare has secured $70 million in funding in a round led by OpenAI and Kleiner Perkins.
Manara – Edtech startup raises $3 Mn Pre-Seed funding led by Stripe
San Francisco-based edtech startup Manara, today announced $3 million pre-seed funding round led by the fintech giant Stripe.