Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Avride has secured a transformative strategic commitment of up to $375 million from lead backers Uber Technologies, Inc. and Nebius Group N.V. to accelerate its shift from sidewalk-delivery robots toward fully autonomous ride-hailing services. The agreement builds on an existing multi-year commercial partnership and sets a bold target: launch of Avride’s…
The global spotlight turned to San Francisco on October 17, 2025, as ten startup finalists—filtered from thousands across dozens of countries—pitched before a sharp-eyed panel of Silicon Valley investors. At the heart of the debate: who would claim the coveted $1 million investment prize at the grand finale of the Startup World Cup 2025, organised…
In a student loan market saturated with first-pass credit decisions and rigid underwriting, one fintech startup is betting on those who fall through the cracks. GradBridge, a Delaware-based student lending company, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to support the launch of its unique “second-look” private student loan product—aimed squarely at students who’ve…
In the complex world of immune-mediated diseases, where treatment options often fall short, Electra Therapeutics is carving a distinct path. The late-stage biotech, based in the U.S., has secured a robust $183 million in Series C funding to advance its groundbreaking precision therapies targeting severe immunological conditions and hematologic cancers. The financing round, co-led by…
In a fresh chapter for creator-driven commerce, ShopMy, the curated commerce infrastructure company, has secured $70 million in a funding round led by Avenir, bringing its valuation to $1.5 billion. This capital injection, bolstered by heavyweight investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, and notable individual backers like Sofia Richie and Aimee…
In a pivotal moment for neurotechnology, Ampa—a Palo Alto‑based company—has emerged from stealth mode and announced a nationwide rollout of its portable brain‑stimulation platform. The company raised an oversubscribed US$8.5 million funding round, led by Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, with participation from Satori Capital, Morningside Ventures, Continuum Health Ventures, the Zabara Foundation and individual investors. The company’s flagship device—the…
In a significant influx of capital, Peregrine Energy Solutions (headquartered in Boulder, Colorado) has secured US$130 million to accelerate its utility‑scale battery storage pipeline across the United States. The funding round draws on a diverse international consortium, including the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, IMM Investment, Woori Private Equity Asset Management and investment funds managed…
In the burgeoning field of cybersecurity, few challenges loom as large as the crackling overload of alerts, the maze of integrations, and the chronic shortage of skilled analysts. Enter Bricklayer AI (bricklayer.ai), an Arlington, Virginia‑based startup launched in 2024. The company has announced a US$5 million Seed round led by Tech Square Ventures, with participation from returning backers including…
In an industry often overlooked by the tech world, Chicago‑based CurbWaste — the “operating system for independent waste haulers” — has raised US$28 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to US$50 million. The round is led by Socium Ventures (backed by Cox Enterprises) with participation from Flourish Ventures, TTV Capital, B Capital Group and quantitative investor Squarepoint. Founded…
In a strategic move that underscores both ambition and momentum, ROLLER (roller.software) — the cloud‑based venue management platform serving leisure and attractions operators across 30+ countries — has secured a fresh injection of US $50 million to accelerate innovation and global reach. The funding round is led by existing backer Insight Partners, which previously led the company’s US $50 million raise…
