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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 17, 2025

It’s Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning nuclear energy, AI hardware, enterprise security, and encrypted computing. From early-stage encrypted AI engines to mega-rounds in chip design and cloud data security, […]

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Employee benefits startup Ben raises $27.5M Series B backed by Revolut founder Nik Storonsky

London-based AI startup Ben has raised $27.5 million (Β£20.8 million) in a Series B round as it pushes to replace aging employee benefits systems used by large, global employers. The company builds software that helps enterprises manage benefits across borders, […]

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Oracle loses major backer for $10B OpenAI data center as AI spending fears grow

Oracle’s push to build one of the largest AI-focused data centers in the U.S. has hit a serious setback. Blue Owl Capital, Oracle’s biggest data center financing partner, has stepped away from talks to fund a planned $10 billion facility […]

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Coursera to acquire Udemy in $2.5 billion all-stock deal as online education consolidates

Coursera said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire rival online learning platform Udemy in an all-stock transaction that values the combined company at approximately $2.5 billion, as the online education sector enters a new phase of consolidation following a post-pandemic […]

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Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 17, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Wednesday, December 17, 2025. We’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape β€” from accelerating AI […]

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AI startup Databricks raises $4B at a $134B valuation to expand its enterprise data and AI platform

Databricks just poured more fuel into the AI infrastructure race. The data and AI company announced a more than $4 billion Series L round that values the business at $134 billion, a sharp jump from its $100 billion valuation earlier […]

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OpenAI in talks to raise at least $100 billion from Amazon and use its custom AI chips

OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon about a sweeping new relationship that could reshape how the company funds and runs its AI infrastructure. The talks center on a potential investment that could reach at least $100 billion and an agreement […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 16, 2025

It’s Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news spanning enterprise AI, stablecoin payments, clean energy, cybersecurity, biotech, and generative developer infrastructure. From seed rounds to late-stage billion-dollar raises, today’s deals highlight sustained […]

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Waymo in talks to raise over $10B at nearly $100B valuation, report says

Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is in talks with investors on a funding round that could value the company at around $100 billion, according to multiple reports published Tuesday. People familiar with the discussions say the raise could reach into […]

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The FBI is investigating a startup founder accused of spending $5.5 million in VC funding on a house and Caribbean wedding

This morning, we covered how fake investors prey on desperate startup founders. This story shows how that trust can break down in the opposite direction. According to a litigation notice released by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), first reported […]

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Top 10 Startup Fundraising Scams Founders Must Watch Out For

You’ve got the vision, the product, and the team. All that’s missing is the capital. For many founders, pursuing startup funding feels less like progress and more like a careful step through risk. For every legitimate angel or venture firm, […]

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Former SpaceX engineers’ startup Vital Lyfe raises $24M to deliver portable water anywhere on earth

Vital Lyfe, a tech startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, has raised $24 million to bring portable, infrastructure-free water production closer to everyday use. The financing includes more than $18 million in seed funding, with the remainder structured as committed […]

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Mexican fintech Plata raises up to $500M in Nomura-led deal ahead of bank launch

Mexican fintech Plata has secured a $500 million financing facility arranged by Nomura Securities International, marking the largest private credit transaction to date for a fintech company in Mexico, Reuters reported. The deal comes as Plata prepares to launch full […]

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Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 16, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape β€” from AI […]

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PayPal Wants to Become a Bank

Fintech giant PayPal has applied for regulatory approval to launch PayPal Bank, expanding small business lending and interest-bearing savings as it pushes deeper into financial services. PayPal’s Banking Ambitions Grow as Company Applies to Launch PayPal Bank PayPal is taking […]

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How Emerging Platforms Are Rethinking Video Delivery for Global Audiences

Video has become one of the most powerful ways organizations communicate, educate, and engage users across borders. From streaming entertainment and online education to enterprise training and real-time collaboration, audiences now expect high-quality video experiences regardless of location, device, or […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 15, 2025

It’s Monday, December 15, 2025, and we’re back with the day’s top startup and tech funding news across geothermal power, quantum computing, enterprise automation, generative AI, fintech, and voice technology. From Seed to Series F, today’s funding rounds highlight firm […]

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Nvidia acquires SchedMD to expand open-source AI push and strengthen its AI supercomputing infrastructure

Nvidia said Monday it has acquired SchedMD, the company behind Slurm, a widely used open-source system for managing large computing jobs. The deal signals Nvidia’s growing focus on software as it works to cement its role at the center of […]

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Oobit Taps Plasma to Supercharge Stablecoin Spending Across 100 Million Merchants Worldwide

Oobit, a crypto payments startup that enables day-to-day stablecoin spending at more than 100 million merchants worldwide, has announced a partnership with Plasma to supercharge its global payments network.Β  The Tether-backed fintech startup is integrating Plasma’s vertically-integrated stablecoin infrastructure to […]

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Navier emerges from stealth with $5.6M in funding to build AI-powered autonomous engineering teams

Navier, a San Francisco-based AI startup, is stepping out of stealth with $5.6 million in seed funding and a bold claim about how engineering work gets done. The round includes backing from GV (Google Ventures), HCVC, and Y Combinator, signaling […]

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Top Tech News Today: AI & Startup Stories, December 15, 2025

Technology News Today – Your Daily Briefing on the AI, Big Tech, and Startup Shifts Reshaping Markets It’s Monday, December 15, 2025, and we’re back with a focused look at the forces reshaping the global tech landscape β€” from AI […]

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iRobot files for bankruptcy after Amazon deal collapse and rising competition from cheaper rivals

iRobot, the company behind the Roomba robotic vacuum, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, marking a sharp turn for one of consumer robotics’ most recognizable brands. The filing clears the way for the company to go private under […]

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ServiceNow in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in deal valued up to $7 billion

Software company ServiceNow is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a deal that could reach $7 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. If completed, the transaction would stand as ServiceNow’s largest acquisition to date. […]

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