niantic Niantic Closes $245 Million Series C, Reaches Nearly $4 Billion Valuation Pokémon GO creator Niantic officially closes a $245 million Series C funding round led by IVP. The company plans to use the capital to launch Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and expand its AR platform for third-party developers.
apple Apple Launches Entrepreneur Camp as App Store Payouts Hit $120 Billion Apple welcomes 11 female-founded companies to its inaugural Entrepreneur Camp, a two-week immersive program offering direct access to Apple engineers and business experts. This milestone arrives as total App Store developer earnings reach $120 billion since 2008.
scooters Second-Wave Scooter Startups Hit Regulatory Roadblocks in Spain Scooter startups continue to attract venture capital but face increasing regulatory pushback from European cities. Spanish municipalities like Barcelona and Madrid impose strict rules that disrupt traditional shared-scooter business models.
immigration Silicon Valley Relies Heavily on Immigrant Entrepreneurs for Growth Immigrant founders drive a massive portion of Silicon Valley's success, with over half of billion-dollar startups relying on international talent. Expanding visa access remains crucial for sustaining this economic engine and job creation.
brazil Brazil's Tech Ecosystem Faces Uncertainty Under Bolsonaro Analysts explore how President Bolsonaro's new administration impacts Brazil's tech ecosystem.
venture capital Global Venture Capital Hits Record Concentration in Supergiant Deals The global venture capital market sees unprecedented concentration in 2018 as supergiant rounds of $100 million or more account for over half of all invested capital.
open source Open Source Software Transforms Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Once doubted by investors, open source software now drives massive valuations and acquisitions as companies shift from free projects to lucrative SaaS models.
ces 2019 Mental Wellness Gadgets Emerge as Dominant Trend at CES 2019 Mental well-being technology explodes at CES 2019, with countless startups showcasing meditation and sleep devices. The trend follows the natural evolution from physical fitness trackers to tools aimed at soothing our tech-overloaded minds.
aurora innovation Self-Driving Startup Aurora Reaches $2B Valuation in Massive Funding Round Aurora Innovation is raising over $500 million at a $2 billion valuation, propelled by a star-studded team and major automaker partnerships. The funding highlights a record-breaking year for autonomous vehicle investments.
ai Hire Faster, Work Happier: Startups Target Employment with AI and Engagement Tools Early-stage startups are reshaping the employment landscape by leveraging artificial intelligence for hiring and employee engagement.
ai Startups Utilize AI and Engagement Software to Reshape Hiring Early-stage startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline the hiring process and using digital engagement tools to boost workplace happiness, signaling a major shift in how people find and keep jobs.
boom supersonic Boom Supersonic Raises $100M for Mach 2.2 Airliner Development Denver-based Boom Supersonic secures $100 million in Series B funding to advance its economically viable supersonic commercial jet. The startup plans to test a scaled prototype this year while targeting business-class ticket prices.
flowater FloWater Secures $15 Million to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Bottles FloWater raises $15 million in a major funding round led by Bluewater to expand its purified water refilling stations across schools, hotels, and offices. The company aims to tackle plastic waste and health issues by providing a sustainable alternative to traditional bottled water.
niantic Niantic Secures $190 Million as It Prepares Harry Potter AR Game Pokémon GO creator Niantic officially closes a $190 million funding round, bringing its total raised capital to over $415 million. The investment arrives as the company gears up to launch its next major augmented reality title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
ai Synapse Raises $6M to Upgrade X-Ray Security With AI Synapse Technology brings neural network weapon detection to existing x-ray machines through a non-invasive hardware add-on. The startup uses a new $6 million seed round to expand its footprint in critical infrastructure and airports.