Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels, a New Fund Aimed at Early-Stage Startups
Former Snap employees are turning their network into a new early-stage fund, signaling how operator-led investing continues to shape startup financing.
Xcena lands $135M to tackle AI’s memory problem, not just raw compute
Xcena just raised $135 million as investors back a growing view in AI hardware: the next big constraint may be memory movement and access, not only compute power.
Cognition lands $1B as AI coding race gets even hotter
Cognition has raised $1 billion at a $25 billion pre-money valuation, adding fresh momentum to the fast-moving market for AI coding tools.
Airbnb-backed WeRoad lands $58M to bring its group travel model to the US
WeRoad has secured $58 million to accelerate international growth, with the US next on the roadmap for its social group travel platform.
Stord lands $250M as brands look beyond Amazon-style fulfillment
Stord’s new $250 million raise at a $3 billion valuation puts fresh focus on the race to build faster, more flexible fulfillment infrastructure for brands outside Amazon’s orbit.
SolarSquare Eyes Major Funding Round as India’s Rooftop Solar Race Heats Up
SolarSquare is reportedly discussing a funding round of up to $60 million, signaling rising investor appetite for India’s rooftop solar sector as distributed energy gains momentum.
Imperagen lands £5M to speed up enzyme engineering with AI and quantum models
The startup says its platform blends AI with quantum physics-based simulation to improve how enzymes are designed, a process with implications for drugs, chemicals, food and industrial biotech.
A 20-Minute Pitch Put Indian Startup Pronto on Lachy Groom’s Radar
Indian startup Pronto landed backing from investor Lachy Groom after a fast, focused pitch, underscoring how sharp storytelling can still break through in a crowded funding market.
Moment Energy lands $40M to turn retired EV batteries into grid-scale storage
Moment Energy has secured $40 million to expand its second-life battery business, using retired EV packs to help meet surging demand for stationary energy storage.
Musely lands $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity
Musely has raised $360 million from General Catalyst in a non-dilutive financing deal, a notable move for a consumer health platform looking to scale without handing over equity.