Venture capital
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techNvidia-Backed Nscale Secures $2 Billion in AI Funding
UK AI firm Nscale, with backing from Nvidia, has raised $2 billion, reaching a $14.6 billion valuation. The funding fuels its expansion in the artificial intelligence sector.
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cryptoAndreessen Horowitz Crypto Arm Seeks $2 Billion for Fifth Fund
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising a $2 billion fifth crypto fund, signaling continued investment in blockchain startups despite a cooler market.
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techAI Infrastructure Boom: JetStream, Guild.ai, and WorkOS Secure Major Funding
Three AI startups, JetStream Security, Guild.ai, and WorkOS, collectively raised over $170 million in new funding rounds to bolster agentic AI infrastructure, security, and enterprise integration.
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financeJack Altman: Talent Wars & VC Specialization are Crucial
Benchmark's Jack Altman discusses the intensifying talent competition, risks for tech firms in traditional media, and the imperative for venture capital specialization.
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techSilicon Valley's 'Disruption' Religion: A Facade of Change
Examines how Silicon Valley uses 'disruption' as a marketing tool, preserving existing power structures rather than enacting fundamental change.
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financeParadigm Shifts Focus: $1.5 Billion Fund Targets AI and Robotics
Venture capital firm Paradigm plans a $1.5 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence and robotics, expanding beyond its crypto-native roots.
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financeAfrican Fintech Thrives: $1.3B Raised Amidst Global VC Slowdown
Despite a global venture capital contraction, African fintech startups have secured $1.3 billion in 2025, showcasing resilience and growth in digital financial services.
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financeParadigm Launches $1.5 Billion Fund for AI and Robotics Expansion
Crypto investment giant Paradigm is diversifying its portfolio, launching a $1.5 billion fund to target AI, robotics, and frontier technologies, signaling a strategic shift in venture capital.