Browsing: venture capital

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.

A look at the largest venture capital investments in New York City startups during January 2025, highlighting key players and emerging trends.

A wave of entrepreneurs are stepping down from their established ventures to start anew, alongside developments in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Predictions for the startup world in the coming year, including potential M&A rebounds, the return of IPOs, the intersection of AI and blockchain, the persistence of a white-collar recession, and the boom in space and defense tech.