Data startup AfterQuery raises $30M at a $300M valuation from Altos Ventures, positioning itself as a key supplier of expert training data for AI labs.
Author: Kenyon Shah
US startup Flashpass raises $4.1M led by J2 Ventures to help state governments rapidly retrain workers whose jobs are threatened or displaced by AI.
From battlefield drones to smart body armour, investors are pouring capital into the full defence tech stack as security threats and dual‑use innovation reshape the market.
Lisbon-based Bondstone debuts a dedicated VC arm and a €50 million DeepTech fund to back early-stage European startups in AI, robotics and frontier technologies.
From fintech to climate tech, European startups closed a wave of funding rounds between March 30 and April 2, signaling renewed investor confidence across the continent.
British Business Bank coordinates a new investment vehicle as three major players commit fresh capital to support UK firms and economic growth.
Runway launches Runway Fund to invest in early-stage startups at the intersection of AI, media and creative technology on a global scale.
Corporate venture arms like InMotion, Semapa Next and TDK Ventures are redefining CVC, prioritising strategic innovation alongside financial returns.
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has agreed to sell key assets to American Exchange Group for $39 million, highlighting the dramatic fall from its $4 billion IPO valuation.
Wearable pioneer WHOOP secures $575M at a $10.1B valuation, led by Collaborative Fund, to accelerate its healthspan platform and expand personalized, preventive health insights.