Topic: founders background
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Levelpath secures $55M for next-gen procurement platform
Levelpath, a procurement software startup founded by Scout RFP's creators, raised $55 million in Series B funding to modernize corporate purchasing, with Battery Ventures leading the round. The platform, designed by Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich, integrates AI and mobile-first features to addre...
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DreamPark Secures $1.1M to Build Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark raised $1.1 million in seed funding to develop mixed-reality experiences that transform real-world locations into interactive playgrounds using XR technology. The startup, founded by industry veterans, aims to create a scalable, cost-effective model for immersive entertainment, leveragi...
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Spott’s AI Recruiting Platform Raises $3.2M to Streamline Hiring
Spott, an AI-powered recruiting platform, raised $3.2 million in seed funding to modernize staffing agencies with a unified AI-native system, attracting investors like Base10 Partners and Y Combinator. The platform integrates AI throughout recruitment workflows, replacing fragmented tools with au...
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Genesis AI Secures $105M Seed Funding to Develop AI for Robots
Genesis AI, a robotics startup, raised $105 million in seed funding to develop a general-purpose AI system for automating diverse tasks, from scientific research to household chores. The company’s proprietary physics engine generates synthetic training data, eliminating costly real-world data col...
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Cluely Raises $15M From a16z to Help Users 'Cheat on Everything'
Cluely raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, following a $5.3 million seed round, with an estimated $120 million post-money valuation. The startup, co-founded by Roy Lee, gained notoriety for controversial AI tools and marketing stunts, including deceptive tactics in ...
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Sequoia-Backed Crosby Launches AI-Powered Law Firm
Crosby, an AI-powered law firm, has launched with $5.8M in seed funding to revolutionize legal services by combining proprietary AI with attorney oversight for unprecedented efficiency. The firm's AI can review contracts in under an hour (aiming for minutes) and has already processed over 1,000 d...
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Rosebud Raises $6M to Expand AI-Powered Journaling App
Rosebud, an AI-powered journaling app, secured $6 million in seed funding to enhance its platform and expand its user base by offering personalized insights and behavioral analysis. Since its 2023 launch, Rosebud has gained significant traction with 500 million words logged and 30 million minutes...
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TensorWave Secures $100M to Expand AMD-Powered Cloud Services
TensorWave raised $100 million in funding led by Magnetar and AMD Ventures, bringing total funding to $146.7 million, to expand its AMD-powered cloud services in the competitive AI infrastructure market. Despite rising data center costs and industry concerns about overcapacity, TensorWave project...
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Mistral AI Explained: The Rising OpenAI Competitor
Mistral AI is a leading European AI startup, competing with OpenAI through innovative models like Le Chat, backed by strong funding and partnerships while prioritizing openness and sustainability. Le Chat's mobile launch gained rapid traction in France, hitting 1M downloads in two weeks and intro...
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Tensor9 Deploys Software Anywhere with Digital Twins
Businesses face security risks when sharing sensitive data with SaaS providers, prompting Tensor9 to enable direct deployment of vendor software into clients' existing infrastructure while maintaining security. Tensor9's digital twin technology provides real-time monitoring and operational insigh...
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Ex-Meta Engineers Create AI Tool to Perfectly Plan Your Trips
AI-powered startups like Airial are revolutionizing travel planning by using vast data to create personalized, seamless experiences, handling everything from flights to daily activities. Airial stands out by integrating social media inspiration, allowing users to add spots from blogs or videos to...
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Thousands & Wildcard Alliance Secure $9M for Innovative Blockchain Gaming
Thousands and The Wildcard Alliance secured $9 million in funding to develop a Web3 gaming ecosystem combining interactive gameplay with decentralized creator economies, co-led by Arbitrum Gaming Ventures and Paradigm. The companies, founded by industry veterans Paul and Katy Drake Bettner, are a...
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Alpaca Secures $52M Series C to Expand API Brokerage Globally
Alpaca, a San Mateo-based startup, has secured $52 million in Series C funding to expand its reach into new markets, including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, and further its momentum of supporting over 5 million brokerage accounts and collaborating with more than 200 financial clients across ...
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