Episodios

  • Fundamental raises a Series A with a new take on big data analysis; plus, Stripe alumni raised a Series A for Duna

    Fundamental raises a Series A with a new take on big data analysis; plus, Stripe alumni raised a Series A for Duna
    Feb 5 2026
    Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by enterprises. Also, having raised a €30 million Series A round led by CapitalG, business identity verification startup Duna is now among the most well-capitalized European startups founded by Stripe alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    10 m
  • Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

    Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI
    Feb 5 2026
    Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    6 m
  • Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chips; plus, Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots

    Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chips; plus, Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots
    Feb 4 2026
    The investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its AI infrastructure. Also, To build and sell more of its autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), Apeiron Labs recently closed a $9.5 million Series A round led by Dyne Ventures, RA Capital Management Planetary Health and S2G Investments, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Assembly Ventures, Bay Bridge Ventures, and TFX Capital participated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    7 m
  • Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old-building retrofits

    Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old-building retrofits
    Feb 4 2026
    Gradient's heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    4 m
  • Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps

    Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps
    Feb 3 2026
    Linq offers an API that lets companies offer their AI assistants via iMessage, RCS and SMS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    7 m
  • Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants

    Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
    Feb 3 2026
    Carbon Robotics' Large Plant Model will allow farmers to kill new types of weeds without having to retrain the machines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    4 m
  • Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide

    Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide
    Feb 2 2026
    Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    5 m
  • HomeBoost’s app will show you where to save on your utility bills; plus, Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round

    HomeBoost’s app will show you where to save on your utility bills; plus, Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round
    Feb 2 2026
    The startup is partnering with utilities to help homeowners determine the best upgrades to cut their energy use. Also, Waymo is reportedly finalizing a new funding round that will value the robotaxi company at $110 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Más Menos
    7 m