Browsing: venture capital

Fueled by the artificial intelligence boom, US venture capital investment has reached its highest level in the last three years.

The Greater Los Angeles area is experiencing a boom in artificial intelligence investment, surpassing previous records thanks to major deals and expanding into new industries.

Helion Energy, a fusion startup, has raised $425 million in its Series F funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $5.4 billion. The investment highlights growing interest in new energy sources amid rising power demands.

A look at the week’s largest venture capital deals, with a focus on U.S.-based companies.

Ayar Labs, a leading provider of optical interconnect solutions, has raised $155 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to over $1 billion. The investment underscores the growing demand for innovative solutions to address the computational and power demands of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence companies secured massive funding rounds in 2024, with several exceeding the billion-dollar mark.

With venture capital markets facing a downturn, seed-strapping, or raising one round of funding and focusing on profitable growth, is becoming increasingly popular among startup founders.

TechCrunch is inviting AI community members to lead breakout sessions at the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI event at UC Berkeley.

China pledges to boost AI model application, venture capital, and technological self-reliance.

Defense technology startup Shield AI has raised $240 million in a recent funding round, reaching a $5.3 billion valuation. The company’s Hivemind Enterprise software powers autonomous defense systems like drones.