Rippling Soars to $16.8 Billion Valuation Amid Financing Round

Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...

HR tech startup Rippling has astonished investors by reaching a $16.8 billion valuation following a $450 million Series G financing round. This meteoric rise, buoyed by savvy venture capital interest (YC reportedly being one of the backers), adds another chapter to today’s ever-expanding unicorn saga.

siliconangle.com / Workforce management startup Rippling raises $450M at $16.8B valuation

cnbc.com / Rippling valued at $16.8 billion as HR software startup raises $450 million, says IPO not imminent

theinformation.com / Rippling Valued at $16.8 billion in New Financing - The Information

techcrunch.com / Rippling raises $450M at a $16.8B valuation, reveals YC is a customer

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Mistral Launches High-Performance Medium 3 AI Model

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:20 am more...

French startup Mistral has unveiled its latest AI offering, Medium 3, engineered to deliver industry-leading performance without breaking the bank. The dual reports highlight the model’s efficiency and competitive pricing, signaling a bold stride in the crowded AI market with a touch of irreverent French style.

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simonwillison.net / Medium is the new large

siliconangle.com / Mistral AI adds Medium 3 to its family of models, claiming low cost and high performance

the-decoder.com / EU's leading AI startup Mistral unveils Medium 3 and Le Chat Enterprise

winbuzzer.com / Mistral Targets Value with New Medium 3 AI Model, Le Chat Enterprise

venturebeat.com / Mistral comes out swinging for enterprise AI customers with new Le Chat Enterprise, Medium 3 model

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Agree.com clinches $7.2M seed round for e-signature revolution

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

Agree.com, an all-in-one invoicing and payments platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding. The cash boost is set to expand its digital e-signature ecosystem, streamlining payment processes, and perhaps proving that even paperwork can get a tech upgrade with a dash of smart humor.

pulse2.com / Agree.com: $7.2 Million Seed Funding Raised For Invoicing And Payments Platform

techinasia.com / AI-driven e-signature platform Agree.com nets $7.2m seed funding

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Databricks Eyes $1B+ Purchase of Neon Database Startup

Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Databricks is in the advanced stages of negotiating an acquisition for Neon Inc., the startup behind a commercial fork of PostgreSQL. With whispers of a deal potentially topping $1 billion, insiders suggest this bold play could shake up the serverless database landscape—because why settle for small potatoes?

siliconangle.com / Databricks could reportedly acquire serverless database startup Neon for $1B+

theinformation.com / Report: Databricks in Talks to Acquire Database Startup Neon - The Information

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General Fusion Layoffs Amid Funding Crisis

Monday, May 5, 2025, 4:20 pm more...

General Fusion finds itself in troubled waters as job cuts and a funding shortfall force the fusion startup to scramble for new capital. The beleaguered company’s struggles underscore the inherent challenges of financing breakthrough energy innovations in today’s market.

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techcrunch.com / Layoffs hit General Fusion as the fusion power startup runs short on cash

betakit.com / General Fusion lays off staff, looks for funding as capital suddenly runs dry

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Amazon Introduces New AI Coding Service to Challenge Startup Rivals

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-assisted coding service designed to directly compete with startups such as Cursor Windsurf. The service aims to simplify software development with machine learning capabilities. Investors and tech insiders are curious to see if this venture can bridge the gap between creative coding and industrial efficiency.

winbuzzer.com / Amazon is Reportedly Developing an AI Coding Service to Compete with Cursor, Windsurf

theinformation.com / Amazon Takes Aim at Cursor With New AI Coding Service - The Information

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Glean Secures $7 Billion Valuation in Wellington-Led Fundraising Round

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Glean has just clinched an impressive $7 billion valuation following a Wellington-led funding round. Investor confidence is sky-high as the company readies itself for accelerated growth and market disruption in an increasingly competitive tech scene.

theinformation.com / Exclusive: Glean Nears $7 Billion Valuation in Wellington-Led Round - The Information

theinformation.com / Glean Nears $7 Billion Valuation in Wellington-Led Round - The Information

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