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Deepgram brings voice AI to air-gapped laptops
SiliconANGLE reports that Deepgram is targeting voice AI deployment on air-gapped laptops.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Navi in talks to raise $40M from Elevation at $1.5B valuation
Navi, the fintech startup founded by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal.
Reporting: techstory.in
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Ex-Oxford Nanopore CEO raises £4m for AI materials discovery startup
Former Oxford Nanopore CEO Gordon Sanghera has raised £4 million to launch Matter Machine.
Reporting: easterneye.biz
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WindBorne secures $50M US Air Force contract for balloon-based weather data
WindBorne, a Silicon Valley startup using AI-powered weather balloons to improve forecasting, has won a nearly $50 million contract from the U.S. Air Force.
Reporting: techcrunch.com
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Dell shifts AI sales playbook for Silicon Valley’s DIY buyers
Reports suggest Dell Technologies is adjusting its approach to AI sales in Silicon Valley.
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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Monaco’s Monte Carlo Capital closes €13M Fund II for DeepTech, AI
Monaco-based early-stage venture firm Monte Carlo Capital has closed a €13 million Fund II to invest in Seed-stage DeepTech, AI and SpaceTech startups.
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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DeepSeek leads $400M round for Winverse at robotics AI push
DeepSeek is set to lead a funding round for Winverse, a Chinese robotics AI startup, at a $400 million valuation, according to 247WallSt.
Reporting: 247wallst.com
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HR Path acquires SnapAI to expand AI compliance tools
HR Path, a human resources consulting and technology services firm, has acquired SnapAI, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence and regulatory compliance.
Reporting: pulse2.com
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Koho passes on prediction markets as it eyes bank license
Canada’s newest fintech unicorn, Koho, will not pursue prediction markets as it prepares to apply for a banking license.
Reporting: betakit.com
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Europe’s celebrity-backed startups expand beyond consumer brands
European startups are attracting investment from a growing roster of celebrities.
Reporting: eu-startups.com
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Sharp Biomedical closes pre-seed led by Gener8tor for spine procedures
Sharp Biomedical has secured pre-seed funding led by Gener8tor to develop manual, outpatient spine procedures for early-to-mid-stage chronic pain.
Reporting: prnewswire.com
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Nazara founder exits MD role as Caratlane exec joins leadership
Nazara Technologies announced today that founder Nitish Mittersain has stepped down as managing director, ending a long tenure in the executive role.
Reporting: inc42.com
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