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thequint.comForbes Asia Names 18 Researchers and Founders to 2026 30 Under 30 Healthcare and Science List
The annual list recognizes scientists and entrepreneurs under age 30 working on brain-computer interfaces, artificial life research, and AI tools for medicine. Eighteen individuals from multiple Asian countries and the United States are included.
reason.comAnthropic Raises $65 Billion, Tops OpenAI at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic completed a $65 billion funding round that values the company at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion. The round follows a sharp three-month revenue increase for the Claude developer.
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france24.comParis Hosts VivaTech 2026 as AI Infrastructure Focus Shifts
VivaTech will hold its 10th anniversary edition in Paris, drawing founders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders. The event will spotlight infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise deployment of artificial intelligence.
app.buzzsumo.comTechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline to June 8
TechCrunch has moved the application deadline for its Startup Battlefield 200 program from an earlier date to June 8. The change follows high application volume from founders worldwide. Selected participants will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
nbcnews.comSlate Auto to Begin Taking Orders for Low-Cost Electric Vehicle on June 24
Slate Auto will open orders for its electric vehicle on June 24. The company has not released final pricing. Deliveries are scheduled to begin by the end of 2026.
freepressjournal.inAI Startups Rise on Forbes Midas List as Venture Funding Shifts
Forbes reported that artificial-intelligence companies now dominate its annual Midas List of top venture investors. The shift reflects larger funding rounds and higher valuations tied to AI technology.
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
TechCrunch is accepting applications and nominations for its annual Startup Battlefield 200 program until the May 27 deadline. Selected companies will present at TechCrunch Disrupt and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
forbes.comForbes Asia Profiles 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs in Consumer and Enterprise Technology
Forbes Asia published profiles of entrepreneurs under age 30 who are developing AI and metaverse tools for document processing, legal services, construction, manufacturing, language learning, and gaming.
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield Application Deadline Reaches Final Day
The annual Startup Battlefield program closes submissions today. Organizers encourage applicants to finish entries before the cutoff.
Australia to Introduce Capital Gains Tax Legislation Thursday
Labor will introduce legislation on Thursday that replaces the 50 percent CGT discount with an inflation-linked reduction. The government is still consulting on possible carve-outs for startups and biotechnology firms. Industry leaders say the unresolved details have already affe…
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
TechCrunch is accepting final applications for its annual Startup Battlefield 200 program. Selected companies will present at Disrupt 2026 and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
forbes.comVenture Capitalist Sarah Guo Ranks on Midas List After Early AI Bets
Sarah Guo left Greylock in 2022 to start Conviction, an AI-focused firm. Her early investments include six startups now valued at $62 billion combined.
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 close on May 27. Selected companies will present at TechCrunch Disrupt and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
ForbesOpenAI Forms Founder Experience Team to Assist Startups
OpenAI has created a new team to provide tailored support to startup founders. The initiative follows the appointment of its first lead and coincides with a token offering announced at a recent event.
martechseries.comClickUp cuts 22 percent of staff and adds 3,000 AI agents
The nine-year-old collaboration software startup laid off 22 percent of its workforce last Thursday. The company said the move is part of a shift to AI agents rather than a cost-cutting step.
app.buzzsumo.comeSports startup raises $20 million Series B led by ARK Invest
Lucra Sports completed a $20 million Series B round with ARK Invest as lead investor. The round closed last month despite the company's focus on gaming rather than artificial intelligence.
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline Set for May 27
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is Friday, May 27. Selected companies receive exhibition space, pitch training, and investor exposure at TechCrunch Disrupt.
notebookcheck.netEarly Bird Pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ends May 29
Early Bird registration for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 closes May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees can save up to $410 before standard rates take effect.
ventureburn.comChinese AI Startup Dify Relocates CEO and Operations to Silicon Valley
Dify CEO Luyu Zhang moved from China to Menlo Park last year. The company raised $30 million at a $180 million valuation and now serves more than 280 enterprise customers.
musicbusinessworldwide.comSuno AI Music Startup Valued at $2.45 Billion
Suno has grown to 100 million users and $300 million annualized revenue while facing a 2024 copyright lawsuit from major record labels. The company settled with Warner Music Group in November 2025 and continues talks with Universal Music Group.
investors.comFormer Tesla Executive Starts Heat Pump Company
Drew Baglino founded Sadi Thermal Machines in 2025 after nearly two decades at Tesla. The startup focuses on residential heat pump systems and shares space with another Baglino company.
prnewswire.comPeec AI Reaches $10 Million Annualized Revenue Six Months After Series A
Peec AI, a Berlin-based startup, reported crossing $10 million in annualized revenue. The company raised a $21 million Series A round six months earlier and had previously reached more than $4 million in revenue within ten months of launch.
forbes.comForus Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With AI Prescription Software
Forus announced it reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $160 million in total funding. The company reported annualized revenue above $50 million so far this year.
androidpolice.comAudio App Huxe to Shut Down After Spotify Adds Similar Feature
Huxe, an audio generation app started by former NotebookLM developers, will stop working later this month. The company is removing the app from the App Store and Play Store and will delete user data after a seven-day period.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStartup Tessera Labs Raises $60 Million to Automate Enterprise IT Migrations
Tessera Labs, founded by Kabir Nagrecha, raised $60 million in a series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company is developing AI agents to handle enterprise software migrations that have traditionally required large teams of consultants.
app.buzzsumo.comFragrance Tech Startup Patina Raises $2 Million
Patina announced a $2 million funding round led by investors including Betaworks and True Ventures. The company develops scent molecules using molecular design and machine learning.
app.buzzsumo.comFresha Raises $80 Million, Reaches $1 Billion Valuation
Beauty and wellness booking platform Fresha announced an $80 million investment from KKR's Next Generation Technology Growth fund. The funding values the London-based company at more than $1 billion.
theyeshivaworld.comOpenAI Credits Offered to Every YC Company
A technology company announced it would invest $2 million in OpenAI credits for each Y Combinator company. The move is part of broader efforts to advance artificial general intelligence applications.
eu-startups.comOpenAI Offers Tokens to All Y Combinator Startups in Exchange for Equity
OpenAI proposed providing $2 million worth of tokens to each startup in the current Y Combinator class. The offer replaces cash investment with usage credits that startups can apply to product development.
intuitiveaccountant.comIrisGo Develops Desktop AI Agent for Automated Workflows
IrisGo, a startup that raised $2.8 million in seed funding, is developing a desktop application that learns user workflows and automates tasks with limited prompting. The system runs on macOS and Windows and processes much of its data locally.
app.buzzsumo.comStartup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
Applications for the Startup Battlefield 200 program close on May 27. Selected startups will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and receive investor access plus $100,000 in equity-free funding.
manilatimes.netNanoCo Raises $12 Million Seed Round After Viral NanoClaw Launch
NanoCo, the company behind the security-focused AI agent NanoClaw, raised an oversubscribed $12 million seed round. The funding round followed a viral launch and came after the founders declined an acquisition offer of approximately $20 million.
manilatimes.netOcean Raises $28 Million for AI Email Security Platform
Ocean emerged from stealth with $28 million in funding to develop an agentic email security system designed to counter AI-powered phishing. The startup was founded by Shay Shwartz, who previously worked on cybersecurity projects for Israeli defense units.
FortuneAI Startup Viktor Raises $75 Million for Team-Focused Agent
Viktor, an AI agent that works inside Slack and Teams, secured a $75 million Series A led by Accel. The company reports $15 million in annualized revenue three months after its February launch.
Startup Reaches $10 Billion Valuation at Age 22
A 22-year-old founder leads a startup that helps train artificial intelligence models. The company reached a $10 billion valuation in 2025.
FortuneEuropean AI Startups Open U.S. Offices After Funding Shortfall
European AI companies are moving operations to the United States faster than before. U.S. firms captured 83% of global venture capital in the first quarter of 2026. The shift reflects differences in enterprise demand and investor activity.
ventureburn.comAI Insurance Startup Corgi Raises $160 Million at $1.3 Billion Valuation
Corgi, a two-year-old AI insurance company based in San Francisco, raised $160 million in a funding round led by TCV. The round values the company at $1.3 billion and brings its annualized revenue to approximately $100 million.
thehindu.comAustralian Tech Entrepreneurs Post AI Images Mocking Government Tax Plan
Tech entrepreneurs have posted AI-generated images showing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a startup founder to protest proposed capital gains tax changes. The government has indicated that startups may receive a carve-out from the changes.
WiredOpenAI Reorganizes Leadership to Unify ChatGPT and Codex
OpenAI has placed co-founder Greg Brockman in charge of product strategy as part of an effort to merge ChatGPT and Codex into one platform. The changes follow the medical leave of AGI deployment CEO Fidji Simo and come ahead of a possible IPO.
benzinga.comFermi Shares Fall After Accelerated IPO as Founders Discuss Strategic Next Steps
Fermi raced to go public before an 80% plunge in its stock price left its founders battling over what comes next. The sharp decline comes after the company accelerated its initial public offering. No further details on the timing or specific disputes were disclosed.
forbes.comActively AI Raises $45 Million Series B at $250 Million Valuation
New York-based startup Actively AI, founded in 2022 by two Stanford alumni, secured $45 million in Series B funding co-led by TCV and First Harmonic. The round values the company at $250 million, bringing its total funding to $67.5 million just over a year after a $17.5 million S…
Rest of WorldIndian Firms Commit $20.5 Billion in U.S. Investments at SelectUSA Summit
Indian firms disclosed the commitments at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit last week, spanning technology, AI infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. The announcements come as data from Tracxn shows Indian investors now dominate domestic startup funding, w…
TechCrunchMeridian Ventures Closes $35M Fund Targeting Pre-Seed and Seed Startups
The firm, founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, announced its second fund on Friday. The vehicle targets enterprise technology builders in the United States and has already deployed capital into fintech, logistics, healthcare and AI companies.
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france24.comKalder CEO Gökçe Güven Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud
Gökçe Güven, founder and former CEO of Kalder Inc., entered a guilty plea to one count of securities fraud in federal court in Manhattan on May 15, 2026. The plea sets a sentencing date and requires Güven to forfeit any ill-gotten gains while triggering mandatory restitution calc…
ksl.comStartup Reaches $1 Billion Valuation Processing Prescription Drug Paperwork With AI
The company developed software that automates administrative tasks for prescriptions including insurance routing, prior authorizations and pharmacy selection. It reported reaching a $1 billion valuation with $160 million in total funding and annualized revenue now above $50 milli…
uctoday.comItochu Takes 40% Stake in San Francisco Character Licensing Startup Octas
Itochu has acquired a 40% stake in Octas, a San Francisco-based startup focused on character licensing. The investment reflects Japanese trading houses' efforts to expand in the overseas market for anime-related merchandise. The transaction marks the latest such move by a major J…
finance.yahoo.comHamilton AI Appoints Matthew Schwegler as Head of Product, Launches Three Aviation Workflow Tools
Hamilton AI announced the appointment of Matthew Schwegler as Head of Product on May 14, 2026, from New York. Schwegler led the rollout of three new products in one quarter covering financial tooling, flight dispatch coordination, and broker marketplace connectivity. The move fol…
forbes.comMind Robotics Raises $400 Million at $3.4 Billion Valuation
Mind Robotics, the startup founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, has raised over $1 billion total for its AI-powered industrial robot project. The latest round secured $400 million from investors including Kleiner Perkins, Salesforce Ventures and Incharge Capital. The Wall Street Jo…
Couple Raises $6 Million to Build AI Filmmaking Platform
A husband-and-wife team founded Flick, a platform that allows users to create short films using chat-based prompts and multiple AI models. The startup raised $6 million in seed funding from True Ventures. The platform costs between $5 and $600 per month and is designed to emulate…
newser.comAI Start-up in Talks to Raise Funding at $950 Billion Valuation
A start-up that recently released a new AI model is in discussions to raise funding that would value the company at $950 billion. The valuation would represent a significant increase from the company's previous valuation of $380 billion. The company is also involved in a separate…
erpsoftwareblog.comMicrosoft Explores Investments in AI Startups as OpenAI Partnership Evolves
Microsoft is considering deals with artificial intelligence startups to broaden its AI capabilities beyond its existing relationship with OpenAI. The company has held discussions with several early-stage AI firms according to sources. The moves come as the partnership between Mic…
House Oversight Committee Requests Information from Sam Altman on Personal Investments
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter to the OpenAI CEO on May 12, 2026, seeking details on his stakes in companies including Helion and Stoke Space. Altman, whose $3.5 billion net worth is tied entirely to holdings such as Reddit, Stripe and Helion…
The Boston GlobeBoston Startup EdgeBeam Uses TV Airwaves for Data and Precision Location Services
EdgeBeam Wireless, a Seaport-based startup backed by four major TV station owners, is developing a national network to transmit data and location information using existing television broadcast towers. The system employs the ATSC 3.0 standard to deliver timing signals that can lo…
SemaforThinking Machines Lab Previews Interaction Models for AI Conversations
The company launched research preview of interaction models designed to interrupt conversations and add context in a manner similar to humans. The models differ from existing voice systems that wait for users to finish speaking before responding. The startup has raised $2 billion…
flipboard.comAI Weapons Start-up Valued at $61 Billion After Raising $5 Billion
The start-up that makes artificial intelligence-backed weapons doubled its valuation from a year earlier to $61 billion in a new financing round. The company raised $5 billion in the latest funding. The increase reflects growing investor interest in defense technologies that inco…
fortune.comAnthropic in Talks to Raise $30 Billion at $900-950 Billion Valuation
Anthropic is in discussions to raise $30 billion in new funding that would value the artificial intelligence startup at around $900 billion to $950 billion. The company has already spent the $30 billion it raised in February. It recently released a new AI model called Mythos whil…
Sam Altman Testifies His Stake in Helion Energy Exceeds $1.6 Billion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed during testimony in an ongoing trial that his investment in nuclear fusion startup Helion Energy is now valued at more than $1.6 billion. Court exhibits presented in the case detailed his holdings in several other technology and biotechnology compa…
TechcrunchA* Capital Closes $450M Fund III for Early-Stage Investments
The early-stage venture firm announced the close of its third fund on May 12, 2026. A* Capital plans to invest in at least 30 companies with average checks between $3 million and $5 million. The firm, founded in 2020, has previously backed fintech company Ramp and AI firm Mercor.
TechcrunchDrew Baglino, Ex-Tesla Senior VP, Launches Heat Pump Startup Sadi Thermal Machines
Former Tesla senior vice president Drew Baglino has founded Sadi Thermal Machines, a heat pump startup formed in June 2025. The company shares headquarters in Scotts Valley, California, with Heron Power, which Baglino also started after departing Tesla in April 2024.
forbes.comAnimal-Only Video App Fureelz Reports 40% User Growth Since April Launch
Fureelz, a Maine-based short-form video app dedicated exclusively to animal content, has expanded to 76 countries despite a U.S.-only public relations rollout. Founder Ashley Quincey partnered with animal welfare groups to add donation tools, aiming to turn viewer joy into suppor…