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Meituan Co-Founder Secures Funding for New AI Education Startup
Beijing Qihang New Future Technology Co.
Shiv Nadar University announces Capital Connect for 2026
Shiv Nadar University and StartinUP announced 'The Capital Connect,' an initiative to link startups with investors, with its flagship event set for July 2026.
Startup academies launch new funding initiatives for founders
The University of Notre Dame recently secured nearly $40,000 in state funds to develop an AI business coaching platform, signaling a new era of diverse institutional support for startups.
Shark Tank India campaign urges founders to ditch buzzwords
For its sixth season, Shark Tank India launched #DontBeATota, a campaign directly challenging aspiring entrepreneurs: abandon buzzwords, focus on core business principles.
Shark Tank India Season 6: Sharks Share Powerful Message
"If repeating startup buzzwords was enough to build a business, we would be investing in parrots," declared Shark Aman Gupta.
Curinos Selects Four Fintech Startups for Incubator Program
Companies in the 2026 Curinos FinTech Incubator cohort can get up to $50,000 in Databricks product credits, plus technical support and training, per Pulse 2.
South Korea Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost AI Startups
South Korea is offering a 10 billion won prize pool in a new AI startup competition, part of an ambitious plan to cultivate 100,000 AI professionals and secure global tech leadership by 2027.
here2elevate Executive Coaching Review: Is It Worth It for Scaling Founders?
This article reviews here2elevate executive coaching, assessing its value for scaling founders by examining its fractional executive model. It highlights how the firm provides hands-on execution partners, differing significantly from traditional business consultants in approach, framework, and accountability.
Kuramo Capital to Manage Nigeria's $617.7M iDICE Fund
Nigeria's Bank of Industry (BOI) appointed Kuramo Capital to manage the $617.
FTC Approves Elon Musk's Mesh Acquisition, Bolstering Network Tech
Just four months after emerging from stealth and securing $50 million in Series A funding, Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup behind a 1.
White House mandates staggered GPT-5.6 rollout
The White House mandated a staggered public release of OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5.6 model.
Founders Fund leads $22M investment in humane fish killing tech
A refrigerator-sized robot named Poseidon is automating the humane killing of fish on commercial boats, backed by a $22 million Series A round led by Founders Fund.
Former OpenAI Staff Launch Tool to Test AI Model Memory
Former OpenAI employees Thomas Dimson and Joey Flynn launched 'In the Weights,' a free site measuring how AI models like GPT-5.
Baseten AI Closing $1.5 Billion Funding Round
Baseten, an AI inference startup, tripled its annualized revenue from $200 million to $600 million in just three months.
Malaysia Digital Penang and KUMPUL Forge Startup Ecosystem Partnership
Digital Penang and Indonesia's KUMPUL have committed to a startup ecosystem partnership extending through 2027.
Startup accelerators offer specialized support amid high demand
Constructor Start recently selected just 40 startups from over 2,100 global applicants for its fourth equity-free accelerator cohort, signaling intense competition for non-dilutive early-stage...
Charlie Javice seeks Trump pardon after multi-million dollar fraud conviction
Sentenced to 85 months in federal prison, startup founder Charlie Javice is now seeking a pardon from Donald Trump.
Orbio raises $21M to automate hiring and onboarding for frontline workers
At behavioral health provider The Stepping Stones Group, Orbio's AI agents now run the company’s full US operation, leading to a 20% increase in candidates successfully making it through to get hired,
IJustWealth Funds & Guidance: What Investors Should Know Before Inquiring
IJustWealth Funds & Guidance offers two paths for investors: Portfolio Recommendations for structured guidance and Market & Investment Guidance for self-directed investors. These services cover a range of investments like ASX and international equities, ETFs, and managed funds, but strictly provide general advice, not personal financial product advice.
Amazon CEO Raises Security Concerns Over Anthropic AI Model
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's private concerns about Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model being used for cyberattacks directly triggered a U.
Lucid Motors Names Silvio Napoli New CEO Amid Executive Departures
Since October 2023, Lucid Motors has seen 14 C-level executives, senior vice presidents, or vice presidents depart.
Meta Strikes India AI Data Center Deal With Reliance
In a surprising move, Meta Platforms will lease a 168-megawatt AI data center in India.
Apple's AI Strategy Boosts Developer Tools and On-Device Performance
Eighty percent of Apple Intelligence requests are handled directly on-device, according to ai .
Trump Explores Government Equity Stake in AI Firms
The Trump administration has been in talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about a deal to give the U.
Google pays SpaceX $920M monthly for AI compute power
Google, a cloud infrastructure giant, will pay SpaceX nearly $1 billion monthly for AI computing power.
StrictlyVC event highlights defense tech AI fundraising growth
On June 18, a major venture capital event, StrictlyVC Los Angeles, will convene at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, California.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI lab
In Q1 2026, AI tools reportedly wrote about 60% of the code produced by Airbnb engineers, according to Startup Fortune .
Founders Fund Launches 'MAFIA the GAME' With Tech Elites
Sam Altman, Bryan Johnson, and Palmer Luckey are playing a murder-mystery game hosted by venture capital firm Founders Fund.
Breen Consulting Group and the Real Business Case for Entering Federal Contracts
Many companies fail in government contracting not due to a lack of capability, but because they underestimate the effort required to convert access into revenue. Success hinges on building robust infrastructure for identifying, winning, and sustaining federal contracts, rather than just securing initial opportunities.
MRBIZCAP Review 2026: Is Their 24-Hour Funding Legit for Small Businesses?
MRBIZCAP offers legitimate 24-hour funding for small businesses, providing fast capital solutions that look beyond traditional credit scores and focus on speed and accessibility. They approve businesses in hours and deliver funds within 24 hours, even for those with less-than-perfect credit.