Figma readies blockbuster IPO amidst high investor enthusiasm

Figma is preparing for its highly anticipated Wall Street debut, positioning itself as one of the largest VC-backed tech companies to go public in years. The IPO is generating significant buzz, as investors anticipate strong market performance and a transformative impact on the design software landscape.

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Microsoft Q4 FY2025: Profits Soar, Market Cap Passes $4 Trillion amid Mass Layoffs and Record $30B AI Infrastructure Plans

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft announces a record $30B quarterly investment in AI and cloud infrastructure after strong Q4 earnings, escalating the tech arms race amid ongoing layoffs.The post Microsoft Q4 FY2025: Profits Soar, Market Cap Passes $4 Trillion amid Mass Layoffs …

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Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut

Marina Temkin / techcrunch - The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.

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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round

Marina Temkin / techcrunch - The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.

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Armada Secures $131M to Accelerate Edge Computing Expansion

Armada, a startup focused on portable data centers and edge computing, secured a $131 million funding round to boost its hyperscale edge platform. The fresh influx of capital is set to enhance computing operations in remote locations, highlighting the growing appeal of decentralized data solutions.

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Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects

Rebecca Szkutak / techcrunch - Intel cancelled multiple manufacturing projects in Europe and delayed its Ohio chip plant for the second time this year.

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Stargate Project Stalls: OpenAI and SoftBank’s $500B AI Plan Falters Amid Internal Disputes

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The ambitious $500B Stargate AI project from OpenAI and SoftBank has stalled due to internal disputes, forcing OpenAI to seek massive independent compute deals.The post Stargate Project Stalls: OpenAI and SoftBank’s $500B AI Plan Falters Amid Internal Dis…

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Sunsave raises £113m to expand its solar subscription service

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Auxxo announces €26M first close of Female Catalyst Fund II

Cate Lawrence / tech - Auxxo is celebrating a major milestone with the first closing of the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II at €26 million. The European Investment Fund (EIF) has joined as anchor investor, marking a significa...

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Perplexity AI Valuation Soars to $18 Billion Amid Aggressive Expansion

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - AI search startup Perplexity's valuation soars to $18 billion, fueled by its new Comet browser, premium plans, and a massive user acquisition deal with Airtel.The post Perplexity AI Valuation Soars to $18 Billion Amid Aggressive Expansion appeared first o…

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Canadian co-founded Substack raises $100-million USD Series C to grow tools for independent creators

Madison McLauchlan / betakit - Two out of three Substack co-founders are University of Waterloo alums.The post Canadian co-founded Substack raises $100-million USD Series C to grow tools for independent creators first appeared on BetaKit.

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Scale AI lays off 200 employees, one month after Meta's $14 billion investment — says it scaled up too quickly

tomshardware - Just one month on from Meta investing an alleged $15 billion in data annotation firm, Scale AI, and it's letting go of 200 of its employees, claiming that it scaled up its generative AI teams too quickly.

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Spiko secures $22M Series A to bring US-style cash optimisation to Europe

Cate Lawrence / tech - Tokenised infrastructure fintech Spiko has raised $22 million in Series A funding.As of today, $25 trillion sits idly in European bank deposits, missing out on yields, capital efficiency, and essentia...

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Couche-Tard Abandons Multi-Billion Dollar 7-Eleven Acquisition Bid

Couche-Tard has decided to withdraw its multi-billion-dollar bid to acquire 7-Eleven’s owner, citing strategic reconsiderations in a turbulent market. The pullout, reported with slight discrepancies in the bid value, leaves industry watchers speculating on potential next moves. Analysts note that the decision may signal broader market caution as regulatory and competitive pressures mount.

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Eurazeo closes €650m of new billion-euro AI growth fund

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Numan secures $60M to scale preventive digital health platform

Cate Lawrence / tech - UK digital healthtech Numan has raised $60 million in fresh funding, following another year of exceptional growth.Numan is on a mission to help people live happier, healthier, longer lives. It offers ...

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Massive AI Investment Set to Transform Pittsburgh

A jaw-dropping $75 billion investment is poised to turn Pittsburgh into a world-leading AI hub. The initiative, bolstered by commitments from major industry players and political figures, aims to revolutionize the regional tech landscape. While supporters hail the transformative potential, skeptics question whether such lofty ambitions can ultimately be realized.

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Grayscale Confidentially Files for a US IPO

Grayscale, the crypto asset manager, has confidentially filed for an IPO in the United States. The move is seen as a notable step toward mainstream financial markets, as the firm looks to capitalize on the growing institutional interest in digital assets while quietly preparing for its public debut.

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Trump Set to Unveil Bold $70B AI and Energy Investment Plan

Reports indicate that former President Trump is preparing to announce a sweeping $70 billion initiative targeting the AI and energy sectors. The proposed investment is expected to drive transformative changes by fueling cutting-edge technological research and energy innovations, leaving skeptics to wonder if the plan is as grand as it sounds.

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Mark Zuckerberg: Meta to Spend Hundreds of Billions on Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared details about Meta's radical new AI strategy: spending hundreds of billions on gigawatt-scale data centers.The post Mark Zuckerberg: Meta to Spend Hundreds of Billions on Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers appeared first on WinBuzz…

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