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Flex Raises $60 Million to Expand Finance Tools for Mid-Sized Businessesbusiness

Flex Raises $60 Million to Expand Finance Tools for Mid-Sized Businesses

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Flex, a fast-growing U.S. financial technology company, has closed a $60 million Series B funding round to expand its suite of tools designed for mid-sized businesses across the co

U.S. Government Commits $150M to xLight for Chip Manufacturingbusiness

U.S. Government Commits $150M to xLight for Chip Manufacturing

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

The U.S. government commits up to $150 million in federal funding to xLight as part of its effort to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing. This government commitment supports adv

Nexus Venture Partners Raises $700 Million for Early-Stage Startupsbusiness

Nexus Venture Partners Raises $700 Million for Early-Stage Startups

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Nexus Venture Partners has closed a new $700 million fund aimed at supporting early-stage companies across artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech and consumer-facing

U.S. Startup Funding Surges 75.6% in Early 2025business

U.S. Startup Funding Surges 75.6% in Early 2025

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Startup investment in the United States surged sharply in the first half of 2025, with funding surges of 75.6% compared to previous periods, signaling one of the strongest rebounds

Honeyjar AI Secures $2M Pre-Seed for PR Automation Platformbusiness

Honeyjar AI Secures $2M Pre-Seed for PR Automation Platform

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Honeyjar AI, a digital communications startup, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to build a PR and communications automation platform for modern teams.

Uber Launches Self-Driving Taxis in Dallasbusiness

Uber Launches Self-Driving Taxis in Dallas

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Uber has launched its self-driving taxi service in Dallas, marking the third U.S. city where the company now offers autonomous ride-hailing after Austin and Atlanta.

Venture Capital Shifts to Smart Money in 2025business

Venture Capital Shifts to Smart Money in 2025

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

A December 2025 study shows a clear shift in venture capital as investors move toward smart money strategies focused on sustainability and long-term value rather than growth at any

Kalshi Raises $1B in Series E at $11B Valuationbusiness

Kalshi Raises $1B in Series E at $11B Valuation

Samantha Cole
Samantha Cole

Kalshi has raised $1 billion in a Series E funding round, reaching an $11 billion valuation and ranking among the largest U.S. startup investments of 2025. The valuation reflects s

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