Rivian CEO launches Mind Robotics with contrarian vision
The Buzz ■ Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe launches Mind Robotics, a new startup challenging conventional robotics development according to TechCrunch…
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Anduril Lands $20B Army Contract, Biggest Defense Tech Deal Yet
The Buzz ■ US Army awards Anduril contract worth up to $20B, the largest single defense tech deal on record…
Rivian’s R2 SUV: A $50K Bet on Survival
The Buzz ■ Rivian unveiled the R2 midsize SUV with pricing starting under $50,000, according to The Verge ■ The…
California woman founded ‘boring’ $1,900,000,000 AI startup after deciding to bet against ChatGPT
A woman who saw beyond friendly chatbots founded her own AI startup that is now valued at $1.9 billion. AI…
Netflix Drops $600M on Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Startup
The Buzz ■ Netflix acquired InterPositive, Ben Affleck’s AI post-production startup, for up to $600M according to Bloomberg ■ The…
Harbinger Unveils Smaller Work Truck in EV/Hybrid Push
The Buzz ■ Harbinger launches smaller commercial truck with electric and hybrid variants targeting fleet operators ■ LA-based startup promises…
Revolut Secures Full UK Banking License at $75B Valuation
The Buzz ■ Revolut receives full UK banking license after extended regulatory review, according to CNBC ■ The fintech unicorn…
French healthtech Alan hits €5B valuation in 30% jump
French health insurance startup Alan just crossed the €5 billion valuation mark – roughly $5.83 billion – marking a sharp…
Mandiant Founder Mandia Raises $190M for AI Security Startup
The Buzz ■ Kevin Mandia raises $190M for Armadin, his new AI-focused cybersecurity startup, four years after selling Mandiant to…
Founders Fund races to $6B close in under a year
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is closing in on $6 billion for its latest growth fund – an extraordinary haul that…
Slate Auto Taps Ex-Amazon VP as CEO Ahead of EV Launch
The Buzz ■ Peter Faricy, former Amazon Marketplace VP, takes over as CEO of Slate Auto according to TechCrunch ■…
Robinhood’s Startup Fund Stumbles in NYSE Debut
The Buzz ■ Robinhood‘s startup fund launched on NYSE with a disappointing debut, according to TechCrunch ■ The fund offers…
Nominal hits $1B valuation with $155M raise in 10 months
The Buzz ■ Nominal reached $1B valuation with $155M funding led by Founders Fund, just 10 months after previous raise…
Better.com’s 47-Second AI Mortgage App Takes Aim at Rocket, UWM
The Buzz ■ Better.com launches AI-powered mortgage app using OpenAI’s ChatGPT to process applications in 47 seconds versus industry average…
Oura Snaps Up Gesture Tech Startup Doublepoint for AI Ring
The Buzz ■ Oura acquires gesture recognition startup Doublepoint to integrate hand gesture controls into its smart ring platform, per…
OpenAI Acquires Startup Torch In Push Towards Healthcare Sector
OpenAI last week launched its ChatGPT Health to bring user health information and ChatGPT’s intelligence together. The company did not…
Smack Technologies Trains AI Models for Battlefield Ops
The Buzz ■ Smack Technologies is actively training AI models designed to plan military operations, according to Wired ■ The…
Anduril Eyes $60B Valuation, Doubling in 9 Months
The Buzz ■ Anduril seeks new funding at $60B valuation according to TechCrunch, doubling from $30B in June 2025 ■…