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Meta backs Databricks as the data analytics startup inches toward IPO
Meta rarely invests in startups, but it works with Databricks on the Llama open-source models that Meta trains.CNBC - 5h -
Funding for gaming startups dropped off in Q4 2024 | Konvoy
Konvoy's latest report shows that funding for gaming-related startups was curiously low in Q4 2024, as were VC deals.VentureBeat - 1d -
How to set up a startup Dynasty Fantasy Football League for 2025: Preferred settings, scoring, more
Heath Cummings offers best practices for setting up a new Dynasty leagueCBS Sports - 1d -
LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection
A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.CNBC - 3d -
How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups
Oura’s smart ring measures heart health and can predict when you may be getting sickThe Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now
In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.Inc. - 5d -
OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup
Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.Inc. - 5d -
Mira Murati’s AI Startup Makes First Hires, Including Former OpenAI Executive
It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.Wired - 5d -
Brooklyn trio raises $10 million for startup that wants to help open-source developers get paid
Out of the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn, a trio of techies has raised $10 million for Merit Systems to focus on fixing an open-source problem.CNBC - 6d -
U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding
After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering
The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - Jan. 13 -
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000ABC News - Jan. 12 -
High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business
After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves
How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown
The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
How a Silicon Valley financial backer orchestrated a plot to take down a rising startup
Financial backer Denis Grosz thought he was going to generate big returns from his bet on a company called Toptal, until he got sued for his actions.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse
Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anywayFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Are the new personal data rules workable?
Also in this newsletter: India’s forex reserves fall to an eight-month low and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s mantraFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Some January 6 rioters had prior criminal records, data shows
At least 159 of the Jan. 6, 2021, convicts who have been sentenced have prior criminal records, according to a CBS News investigation. Steve Reilly breaks down the data.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Alphabeats and SleepScore Labs team on data for mental performance tech
Alphabeats, which provides mental performance for athletes, has partnered with sleep measurement firm SleepScore Labs.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Data Centers Need to Look Beyond Green Energy, Siemens Says
Operators must find an alternative solution to the AI energy-consumption conundrum, Siemens’s Smart Infrastructure CEO said.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action
This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister
Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable powerFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
6 Rules for Startup Fundraising
Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
1 cigarette can decrease life expectancy by 20 minutes: Data
In 2000, data published in The BMJ estimated one cigarette would cost a person 11 minutes of their life.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups
An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race
Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
'Unprecedented': The most punctual global airline last year was 'absolutely' a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
Aeromexico, Saudia and Delta Air Lines were the most on-time global airlines in 2024, according to a report by aviation company Cirium.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows
Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English ChannelFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
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Why 2025 will redefine data infrastructure: 11 expert insights on sovereign clouds, exploding data, PaaS and more
Key predictions from data infrastructure industry experts and vendors to help enterprises tap the AI opportunity for growth in 2025.VentureBeat - Dec. 30
