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Meta just bought one of the fastest-growing AI startups you’ve probably never heard of
In a year defined by companies pouring shocking sums of money into AI, one more deal squeaked in just before 2026. Meta just made a play…
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Solar geoengineering startups are getting serious
Enter Stardust Solutions. The company has been working under the radar for a few years, but it has started talking about its work more…
Business
Disney’s startup accelerator is about more than accelerating startups
Hello again, and thank you for reading Fast Company’s Plugged In. In 2013, David Min came to Disney CEO Bob Iger with a big idea. Min, a…
Business
How iGaming Startups Are Reshaping the Digital Economy
iGaming startups are redefining the digital economy by merging entertainment with fintech, data analytics, and global commerce. Their…
Business
Deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing curbs
Regulators warn that they could delist firms that fail to reach a market value of 10 billion yen within five years going public A plan to…
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European startups are raising the bar for American founders
I grew up in the Netherlands, so I know the upsides of living in Europe. I also know how hard it is to build a company here. The rules…
Business
JPMorgan sees end of ‘private-for-longer’ mantra for startups
After years of facing requests from startups to help them stay private for longer, JPMorgan Chase’s clients are starting to sing a…
Business
How European battery startups can thrive alongside Asian giants
The global battery market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections showing the sector will reach $400bn by 2030. Yet…
Lifestyle
Première Vision Expands Beyond Textiles With Start-ups, Beauty and Immersive Experiences
PARIS — As in-person attendance continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels, Première Vision is evolving beyond its traditional role as a…
Business
The Plus-Size Startups Redefining What "Real Style" Looks Like
The Market Explosion No One Saw Coming The plus-size clothing market was valued at USD 198.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a…
Business
Singapore early-stage emerging tech startups see 14% rise in deal volume, but funds raised slip 8%
There were 56 deals in 2024, up from 49 a year ago, though funding raised dipped from US$402 million to US$371 million Singapore’s early…
Business
Worried AI will replace you? These startups say the opposite
More than half of U.S. workers fear artificial intelligence will take their jobs. Data from the Pew Research Center shows that 52% of its…
Business
Figma’s IPO date is close. The stock could trade even higher after the design startup’s latest move
Collaborative design software company Figma has increased the price target for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO).…
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European fusion startups shatter funding records in push for clean energy
Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. Last week, we looked at the largest investment rounds…
Business
‘The /r/overemployed king’: A serial moonlighter was exposed for holding 19 jobs at Silicon Valley startups
A software engineer became X’s main character last week after being outed as a serial moonlighter at multiple Silicon Valley startups.…
Business
South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase allocations to tech startups and venture capital funds (VCs) as part of its broader…
Business
Startups are ditching LinkedIn for TikTok to announce funding rounds
The classic funding announcement post is getting the Gen Z treatment. More startups, especially those led by young founders, are moving…
Business
European startup’s space capsule ‘lost’ after reentry
Communication with a privately funded European space capsule was lost Tuesday shortly after the spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere.…
Business
Why California Remains the Epicenter for Gen Z Led Creator Startups
California has always attracted dreamers who are ready to go the extra mile, but Gen Z is reshaping that story. Armed with smartphones,…
Business
Opinion: Space startups are pivoting to defence. That’s great for innovation
A few months ago, at the SmallSat Symposium, a panel issued a sobering warning to space startups: do not chase defence dollars at the…
Business
Venture capital investment is rising in Los Angeles — and not just for AI startups
Early this year, private equity firm Blackstone bet big on the future of artificial intelligence by investing $300 million in a Chatsworth…
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Startups need ‘clear pathway’ into UK’s new defence plan, experts warn
Britain’s new military tech strategy will fail unless startups are given clear pathways to adoption, experts have warned. Their concerns…
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How NATO is turning to startups to outpace its rivals
War is being redefined by technology. Drones now swarm where soldiers once marched, AI can detect threats faster than spies, and…
Business
Can geothermal startups drill Europe to clean energy independence?
In the wooded hills south of Munich, Germany, engineers are drilling 8 km down in a bid to harvest limitless clean energy from Earth’s…