Interplay, a venture capital firm headquartered in New York, has successfully completed its third funding round, amassing $45 million. This latest fund follows two earlier rounds focusing on early-stage investments, particularly in software sectors like B2B marketplaces and specialized vertical software. We previously reported on Interplay in 2022 during its separate funding initiative. Mark Peter […]
During the annual Singles Day shopping event, Xiaomi, a renowned Chinese electronics company, reported exceptional sales across various platforms. From October 23 to November 11, Xiaomi’s sales surpassed 22.4 billion yuan (approximately $3.11 billion) on platforms like Alibaba’s Tmall and Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, and Douyin. Xiaomi’s shares in Hong Kong experienced a brief surge, increasing […]
Aleph Alpha, a German startup challenging the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, announced on Monday that it had secured $500 million in funding. This funding round enjoyed support from notable entities such as Bosch, SAP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In its second major funding round, Aleph Alpha, known for creating its extensive language models, amassed […]
Replit, a developer platform company, has recently secured a $20 million investment from Craft Ventures. This development is part of Replit’s ongoing efforts to empower developers with generative AI capabilities, paving the way for a future characterized by Artificial Developer Intelligence (ADI). Remarkably, this $20 million investment does not constitute the typical funding round for […]
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom’s government announced a substantial investment of £225 million, equivalent to $273 million, in the development of an artificial intelligence supercomputer. This move underscores the nation’s commitment to establishing a leadership position in AI technology, as it endeavors to catch up with global leaders such as the United States and China. […]