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Futuristic AI interface connecting with software developers, symbolizing innovation and collaboration in AI-driven software engineering.
Startup Spotlight

Infosys Former Chief's Startup Secures $32 Million to Challenge IT Services

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems, an AI services startup, securing $32 million in seed funding.

David Katzman·June 25, 2026
Abstract representation of artificial intelligence with glowing circuits and subtle gaming and video editing elements, symbolizing Dotmo Gaming AI's focus.
Research & Breakthroughs

Snap Spins Off AI Video Team to Launch Dotmo Gaming AI

Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is personally leading the investment in Dotmo, a new company spun off from Snap's generative AI video team, all while remaining full-time at Snap.

David Katzman·June 19, 2026
Justin Ernest, representing Sabertooth Capital, strategically invests nearly $500 million into 10 high-profile startups, bypassing traditional venture capital firms.
Startup Spotlight

Justin Ernest backs 10 startups with nearly $500M, bypassing VCs

Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital has quietly deployed nearly $500 million into companies like Anthropic and SpaceX over the last year, securing a $20 billion exit from Groq, all without raising a tr

David Katzman·June 10, 2026
An abandoned dental lab with idle 3D printers and broken denture molds, representing the failure of SmileTech's digital denture project.
Research & Breakthroughs

SmileTech's Digital Dentures Project Fails Amidst Uneven Progress

Just two years after securing $50 million to revolutionize dentures with 3D printing, SmileTech Innovations announced its complete shutdown last week.

David Katzman·June 8, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with diverse teams collaborating on holographic interfaces, representing the 'together tech' startup wave.
Startup Spotlight

Together Tech Startup Wave 2026 Predictions Emerge

In the past 18 months, 'together tech' has exploded: over 300 startups launched, collectively raising $5.

David Katzman·June 6, 2026
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky observing a glowing AI core in a futuristic, dimly lit laboratory setting with holographic displays.
Developer Tools

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Funds New AI Lab

In Q1 2026, Airbnb reported that artificial intelligence tools generated approximately 60% of the code produced by its engineers.

Armen Bedrosian·June 5, 2026
Abstract visualization of AI powering global payroll operations, showing data streams connecting employees and a central AI core for efficient processing.
Startup Spotlight

Remote payroll startup hits $300M ARR, achieves cash-flow positive status

More than 85% of Remote's code in the last month was written by AI, enabling the remote payroll startup to surpass $300 million in annual recurring revenue while increasing revenue per employee by 50%

David Katzman·May 28, 2026
Abstract visualization of a universal AI interface, symbolizing connection and innovation in artificial intelligence, with a futuristic and cinematic aesthetic.
Startup Spotlight

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.

David Katzman·May 21, 2026
Abstract metallic figures representing Anthropic and Stainless shaking hands in front of a futuristic AI interface and digital cityscape.
Developer Tools

Anthropic acquires Stainless to streamline AI developer tools

Anthropic just spent at least $300 million to acquire Stainless, a developer tools startup generating only $1 million in annual recurring revenue.

Armen Bedrosian·May 19, 2026