Browsing: startup funding

The Startup World Cup is hosting over 100 regional pitch competitions across six continents, culminating in a Grand Finale in Silicon Valley with a $1 million investment prize.

Hotel tech company Canary Technologies raises $80 million in Series D funding at $600 million valuation, despite challenging venture capital environment. The company focuses on AI-powered products for hotel operations and expanding its guest management system globally.

AI creative tech startup Zero One Creative secures €500,000 funding from NEXT EWOR, marking their first-ever traction investment

AndrenaM uses AI to analyze sonar data for underwater target detection

European funds and investors back Look Up’s mission to enhance orbital safety and protect space infrastructure through advanced radar technology

Crunchbase’s weekly rundown of the largest startup funding deals in the U.S.

Defense technology startup Anduril has secured a $2.5 billion funding round led by Founders Fund, with a $1 billion investment. The Series G funding round has doubled the company’s valuation to $30.5 billion.

Despite a slight decrease in startup funding to $45 million this week, African and Middle Eastern startups continue to secure significant investments for innovative solutions.

Anduril Industries, a Costa Mesa-based defense tech startup, has secured $2.5 billion in Series G funding, significantly boosting its valuation to $30.5 billion post-money. The investment round was led by Founders Fund, with participation from other notable investors such as General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz.

Miami-based Roo Capital is revolutionizing early-stage venture investing with a hands-on approach, offering not just funding but deep operational support to startups.