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Major Funding Rounds Propel Growth of AI Startups in 2025
In 2025, a new hurdle emerged as a massive wave of investment flooded into artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Several of these companies hit funding rounds of more than $100 million. This influx of capital is…
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Anthony Ha Navigates the Tech Landscape as Nvidia Thrives
Anthony is a weekend editor at TechCrunch. In the process, he has created a powerful brand and building, elevated technology journalism to a new level. With extensive experience in both the non-profit and public sectors,…
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Sierra Achieves $100 Million ARR in Less Than Two Years
Sierra, an innovative new startup co-founded by Bret Taylor and former USDS entrepreneur-in-residence Ben Bavor, recently passed a remarkable milestone. It grew to $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in under two years after…
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Byju’s Founders Set to Challenge U.S. Court Ruling Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Byju’s founders, led by CEO Raveendran, are preparing to make claims in GLAS Trust. They’ve indicated they want to enforce damages of at least $2.5 billion across multiple jurisdictions. A Delaware bankruptcy judge later issued…
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Sphere Secures $21 Million Series A Funding Led by a16z to Revolutionize Tax Compliance
Sphere, a tax software vendor founded by Nicholas Rudder in 2023, has successfully raised $21 million in a Series A funding round led by the venture capital firm a16z. The funding will allow Sphere to…
