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  • Peak XV Backs C2i to Solve AI's Power Bottleneck
    February 16, 2026
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    Peak XV Backs C2i to Solve AI's Power Bottleneck

    Power consumption, not computing power, is now the primary bottleneck for scaling AI data centers, driving investment into energy-efficient solutions. A significant portion of data center energy is wasted during power conversion, with losses of 15-20%, prompting startups like C2i to develop integ...

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  • Positron Secures $230M to Challenge Nvidia in AI Chip Race
    February 5, 2026
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    Positron Secures $230M to Challenge Nvidia in AI Chip Race

    A Reno-based semiconductor startup, Positron, raised $230 million in Series B funding to accelerate its challenge to Nvidia by deploying specialized, high-speed memory chips for AI hardware. The funding round included Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, aligning with Qatar's strategic ambition to beco...

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