Indian startup Kombai raises $4.5 million in seed funding to simplify UI code development using AI

Sequoia-backed AI startup Listen Labs raises $27M to disrupt market research

Listen Labs, an AI-powered market research company backed by Sequoia Capital, has secured $27 million in funding to revolutionize the market research industry.

Brellium, a Startup, Secures $16.7 Million in Funding to Advance AI-Powered Medical Record Review

New York AI Startup 1Fort Raises $7.5 Million to Modernize Commercial Insurance for Small Businesses

New York-based AI startup 1Fort announced a $7.5 million seed funding round to improve the process of small businesses obtaining commercial insurance through its AI-powered platform. The company, which saw 200% revenue growth in 2024, aims to automate cumbersome and outdated manual processes, helping millions of underserved small businesses address insurance gaps. The funding round was led by Bonfire Ventures, with participation from Draper Associates.

Figma and AI Startup Lovable Clash Over 'Developer Mode' Trademark

Figma has issued a cease and desist letter to Lovable, demanding the AI startup stop using the term "Developer Mode." Figma claims the term was successfully trademarked last year. US Patent and Trademark Office records show Figma does have a feature called "Developer Mode" in its design tool and the term is trademarked. However, the dispute is not straightforward. The term "Developer Mode" is a common standard expression in numerous software products. Apple's iOS, Google's C…

Israeli Startup Brandlight Secures $5.7M to Help Brands Stand Out in the Age of AI Search

In today's generative AI-driven world, how brands perform in machine-generated search results is increasingly crucial. Israeli startup Brandlight recently announced a $5.7 million funding round to help businesses effectively influence how AI models perceive and represent their brands. Founded by CEO Imri Marcus, CTO Dvir Dvash, and COO Uri Gafni, the company attracted Cardumen Capital upon launch.

SignalFire Raises Over $1 Billion to Focus on Applied AI Startups

Venture capital firm SignalFire announced it has secured over $1 billion in funding to support next-generation early-stage technology startups, particularly those innovating in applied artificial intelligence (AI). This capital will be allocated across multiple programs including SignalFire's Seed, Early, XIR (High-Retention), and Opportunity programs. The firm stated that this funding will be used to back founders pursuing disruptive innovations with the potential to 'reshape entire categories'. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.

Korean Startup RLWRLD Secures $14.8 Million to Develop Robotic Foundation Models

As robotics technology advances, industries are increasingly adopting robots to automate various strenuous tasks. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), over 540,000 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2023, bringing the total number of active industrial robots to over 4 million. While traditional industrial robots excel at repetitive tasks, they still face challenges in performing delicate tasks, handling fragile materials, and adapting to changing conditions. For example, robots in restaurant kitchens may cause more disruption than assistance.

nEye, a Silicon Photonics Startup, Secures $58 Million in Funding to Boost AI Data Centers

nEye Systems Inc., a silicon photonics startup, announced today that it has closed a $58 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by CapitalG, the growth equity investment arm of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. Other participants include Microsoft's M12, Micron Ventures, Nvidia, and Socratic Partners. This brings nEye's total funding to over $72 million.

Mira Murati's New AI Startup Aims for Historic $20 Billion Seed Round

Thinking Machines Lab, a new AI startup from former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, is reportedly pursuing one of the largest seed funding rounds in history. According to Business Insider, the company has doubled its seed funding target to $20 billion. If successful, this round would value the company at least $10 billion. Thinking Machines Lab has only recently emerged from stealth mode and currently has no publicly available products.

Indian Startup Ziroh Labs Unveils AI System Runable on Standard Devices

In today's rapidly expanding AI landscape, many businesses face high hardware costs, particularly the need for advanced computing chips. To address this challenge, Indian AI startup Ziroh Labs, in collaboration with researchers from top technical institutes in the country, has launched a novel, affordable system capable of running large AI models without relying on high-end computing chips from companies like Nvidia. This innovative system marks a significant step towards democratizing AI access by expanding device options.