How CurbWaste’s AI Platform Is Digitizing America’s Fragmented Waste Management Sector
The Inefficient Backbone of Modern Civilization While artificial intelligence transforms industries from healthcare to finance, one essential sector has remained…
Category: Startups
ChipAgents Secures $21M Series A to Advance AI-Powered Semiconductor Design Platform
ChipAgents has reportedly secured $21 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-driven chip design platform. The startup claims its technology accelerates verification processes and has attracted 50 semiconductor companies as customers while adding industry veterans to its advisory board.
Major Funding Round for AI Chip Design Innovation
AI chip design startup ChipAgents has reportedly raised $21 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, according to recent company announcements. The investment saw participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Micron, MediaTek, and Ericsson, alongside several unnamed semiconductor companies, sources indicate.
European Cybersecurity Startups Race to Combat Deepfake Fraud Epidemic as Losses Top €1.3 Billion
Deepfake-related fraud losses have exceeded €1.3 billion across Europe, with €860 million stolen in 2025 alone according to new research. European cybersecurity startups are raising significant funding to develop detection technologies as new EU regulations target AI-powered deception.
Deepfake Fraud Reaches Crisis Levels
European cybersecurity startups are accelerating development of deepfake detection technologies as reported losses linked to synthetic media fraud have surpassed €1.3 billion, according to a recent study by Dutch cybersecurity firm Surfshark. Sources indicate that €860 million was stolen in 2025 alone, representing a €500 million year-on-year increase as AI-powered deception becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible.
Tech Leaders Advocate for Systemic Change in Gender Equity at Acronis Panel
At MSP Global 2025, cybersecurity veterans and executives highlighted that true equity requires systemic redesign, not just representation. The panelists called for embedding inclusion into daily operations and leadership accountability to foster sustainable change in tech culture.
From Awareness to Action in Tech Equity
Industry leaders at Acronis’ “Women in Tech: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators” panel emphasized that achieving gender equity requires moving beyond theoretical discussions to implementing concrete systemic changes, according to reports from MSP Global 2025 in Tarragona, Spain. The discussion featured four executives who shared practical insights on transforming workplace culture and infrastructure.
Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Spurns Multiple Paramount Acquisition Bids Amid Strategic Review
Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly turned down three acquisition proposals from Paramount, with the latest bid valued just under $24 per share. The media giant is simultaneously fielding broad buyout interest while advancing plans to separate into two distinct entities, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Multiple Paramount Bids Rejected
Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly rejected three separate acquisition offers from Paramount, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The latest proposal was valued at just under $24 per share and consisted of approximately 80% cash, CNBC’s David Faber reported Wednesday. These developments come as Warner Bros. Discovery acknowledges receiving “unsolicited interest” from multiple parties.
Tech Titans Clash Over AI Regulation and Political Allegations on Social Media
Billionaire tech leaders Reid Hoffman and David Sacks engaged in a public dispute over AI regulation approaches and political allegiances. The exchange reveals deepening divisions within the tech community regarding artificial intelligence governance and political affiliations.
High-Profile Tech Leaders Clash Over AI Regulation
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks have engaged in a public feud on social media platform X, exposing significant rifts within the technology community regarding artificial intelligence regulation and political affiliations, according to reports.
LangChain Achieves Unicorn Status with $125M Series B, Cementing AI Agent Platform Leadership
Open Source AI Pioneer Reaches $1.25 Billion Valuation Milestone LangChain, the groundbreaking open source framework for building AI applications, has…
London’s Saturn Secures €12.9M to Revolutionize Wealth Management Through AI-Powered Compliance Automation
Breaking Down Financial Barriers with Intelligent Automation London-based AI technology company Saturn has successfully closed a €12.9 million Series A…
French Engineering School’s Alumni Fund Targets €40M for Deep Tech Startups
Prestigious University Backs Next Generation of Innovators École Polytechnique, France’s renowned engineering institution, is making significant strides in venture capital…
Secondhand Fashion Marketplace Yaga Secures €4 Million for Global Expansion Drive
Yaga, the Tallinn-based secondhand fashion marketplace, has reportedly secured €4 million in fresh funding to accelerate global expansion. The platform’s successful growth in South Africa demonstrates the increasing mainstream adoption of circular fashion economies worldwide.
European Secondhand Fashion Platform Expands Globally
Tallinn-based Yaga, a rapidly growing online marketplace for pre-owned fashion, has reportedly raised €4 million in a pre-Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to €7.2 million. According to reports from EU-Startups, the investment will primarily support the company’s expansion into Middle Eastern and North African markets while strengthening its existing operations.