Cut Through Venture: AI startups seek $5M+ rounds, early-stage deals drop 44%
Cut Through Venture's Q2 2026 report shows early-stage AI startup funding rounds dropped 44% as founders seek larger initial investments.
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Psibot's $100M round pegs it at a $1.48B valuation, China's AI boom continues
Psibot raises near $100M at a $1.48B valuation, becoming the latest Chinese AI startup to hit unicorn status.
OpenAI targets Israel's AI startups with first local business team
OpenAI establishes its first commercial operation in Israel, hiring a senior executive to drive enterprise AI adoption in the country's high-tech sector.
OpenAI's Bret Taylor predicts AI token costs will fade in a year
OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor says companies will soon stop worrying about AI tokens, focusing on outcomes instead.
Premji Invest's $43B AI portfolio includes 5 Indian-founded US startups
Premji Invest has built a $43B AI portfolio, backing 11 startups, five of which were founded by Indian entrepreneurs in the US.
Google DeepMind's AI for the Planet Accelerator targets 15 Asia-Pacific teams to tackle climate crises
Google DeepMind's AI for the Planet Accelerator selects 15 Asia-Pacific teams to combat environmental challenges with AI.
Foodwize Ignite raises $431M as AI-driven food sustainability startups attract VC interest
Foodwize Ignite, an AI-powered B2B platform for sustainable food practices, secures funding as AI startups draw $431M in Indian VC investments.
Etched seeks $20B valuation as AI startups redefine fundraising norms
AI semiconductor startup Etched pursues $20B valuation amid rapid, simultaneous fundraising rounds reshaping Silicon Valley investment norms.
OpenAI's EU trademark loss highlights risks for descriptive brands
OpenAI loses EU trademark battle, reinforcing risks for descriptive brands and the importance of early evidence gathering.
NVIDIA SIGNALS lands in Egypt, linking 100+ local AI startups to its global Inception program
NVIDIA SIGNALS debuts in Egypt, connecting local AI startups with NVIDIA's global ecosystem and investors.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI lead as global AI spending hits $2.5 trillion in 2026
Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI are among the key players as global AI spending surpasses $2.5 trillion in 2026, reshaping markets worldwide.
Zepto IPO attracts Norges, Motilal Oswal as AI funding frenzy hits India
Zepto's IPO secures early backing from Norges and Motilal Oswal as AI investment surges in India's VC scene.
Six Indian AI startups raise $120M from Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal
Six Indian AI startups secure $120M in funding from top investors including Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal.
Elevation Capital launches $500M fund for India's AI and deeptech startups
Elevation Capital closes $500M fund targeting seed and Series A AI and deeptech startups in India, focusing on healthcare, education, and financial services.
Seattle-area venture funding falls 40% as AI boom favors Bay Area megadeals
Seattle-area startups raised $2.7B in H1 2026, down 40% YoY, as AI megadeals dominate U.S. venture capital.
TSMC's $22.6B quarter shows AI chip demand outstripping expectations
TSMC reports $22.6B in Q1 sales, up 36%, as AI hardware demand fuels unprecedented growth.
OpenAI's 5% government stake: a strategic move to align with regulators
OpenAI's proposal to give the U.S. government a 5% stake could align the company with regulators and shape AI's future.
AI startups captured 80% of global VC funding in Q1 2026, Crunchbase reports
AI startups absorbed $242B of the $300B global VC funding in Q1 2026, with OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo raising $188B alone.
Elevate Education leads $70.4M funding week for 18 Indian AI and tech startups
Elevate Education raised $17.7M in a $70.4M funding week for 18 Indian startups, including AI and e-commerce ventures.
Türkiye's gaming startups secure $111.4M in H1 2026, 65% of total funding
Türkiye's gaming startups dominated H1 2026 funding, securing $111.4M of $172M total investment across 87 rounds.
Mistral AI's Robostral Navigate uses one camera for robot navigation
Mistral AI unveils Robostral Navigate, a robotics model that uses a single camera for navigation, expanding into industrial automation.
OpenAI's GPT-Live voice models target Jony Ive's AI device, aim for primary computing interface
OpenAI's new GPT-Live voice models hint at a future where voice is the primary interface for computing, potentially powering Jony Ive's upcoming AI device.