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Startups & Funding

Rillet Raises $100M Series C, Hits $1B Valuation

AI-native ERP startup Rillet raised a $100 million Series C led by ICONIQ, becoming a unicorn about two years out of stealth.

Aug 19, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

Etched Doubles Valuation to $21B in a Month

The AI inference-chip startup raised $700M led by Jane Street, its third valuation jump since December.

Aug 18, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

Higgsfield Raises $400M at $5.4B Valuation

The AI video startup's valuation has quadrupled in eight months, backed by Goldman Sachs and Intel Capital.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

SpaceX Completes $60B Acquisition of Cursor

The all-stock deal, confirmed via SEC filing, is the largest startup acquisition on record.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →

Startups & Funding

Wispr Flow Raises $280M, Valuation Nearly Triples

The AI voice-to-text startup's new valuation of $2 billion was led by Menlo Ventures.

Aug 17, 2026Read more →