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Databricks former AI chief claims 1000x AI power cut
A startup founded by former Databricks AI chief Naveen Rao, Unconventional AI, has secured $475 million in seed funding, achieving a $4.5 billion valuation. The company claims its novel architecture can slash AI inference power by 1,000 times.

General Intuition Raises $320 Million for AI Robotics
It took just eight minutes of real-world robotics data to fine-tune an AI model for General Intuition's quadruped robot, a feat that typically requires days or weeks.

Theker raises $85M for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a Spanish startup, just secured US$85 million in Series A funding, marking the largest investment ever for a European robotics company, according to Essential Business .

Together Tech Startup Wave 2026 Predictions Emerge
In the past 18 months, 'together tech' has exploded: over 300 startups launched, collectively raising $5.

Alphabet Unveils $80 Billion Funding for AI Buildout
Berkshire Hathaway, a firm synonymous with value investing, is pouring $10 billion into Alphabet.

Groq seeks $650M in funding to accelerate AI inferencing
AI chip startup Groq is seeking to raise up to $650 million from existing investors, despite reports of a massive future payout, to fund its aggressive expansion into AI inferencing.

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27
A single application submitted by May 27 could unlock $100,000 in equity-free funding and a global spotlight for an early-stage startup.

Hark raises $700M for universal AI interface
A new AI lab, Hark, founded by Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock, secured $700 million in Series A funding.