Craif Secures $22M in Funding for Early Cancer Detection Startup
April 28, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Japanese healthtech startup Craif, spun off from Nagoya University, has secured $22M in its latest series C round—bringing its total funding to $57 million. The investment is set to bolster its microRNA-based early cancer detection technology amid booming global healthcare innovation.
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Elon Musk’s xAI Targets $20 Billion Funding In Ongoing Talks
April 26, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Elon Musk’s xAI is negotiating a staggering $20 billion funding round that could push its valuation beyond $120 billion. Early-stage discussions signal a bold expansion move in the competitive AI landscape. With investors watching closely, these high-stakes talks mix ambition with a hint of unpredictability.
Reddit: r/musked
Bluesky: @techcrunch.com
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Slate Auto Unveils Minimalist EV Truck and Production Plans
April 25, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Slate Auto is making waves with its debut of a lean, two-seater electric truck that challenges America’s overbuilt vehicles. Alongside the product reveal, the company is finalizing plans to convert a former Indiana printing plant into its production hub, marking a bold step toward efficient, low-cost EV manufacturing.
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Deel and Rippling Legal Spat Escalates With New Countersuit
April 25, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
Deel’s legal showdown with its payroll rival Rippling heats up as the company fires back with a countersuit, accusing its alleged “spy” turned whistleblower of corporate espionage. The dispute deepens an already bitter rivalry in the HR tech space, leaving both sides digging in for a protracted legal battle.
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Discord leadership shakeup fuels executive transition
April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
In a major internal shakeup, Discord’s co-founder Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO after 13 years, making way for former Activision Blizzard exec Humam Sakhnini. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the platform as it navigates the heightened expectations of its evolving digital landscape.
Reddit: r/technology
Bluesky: @tomwarren.co.uk
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Sam Altman Resigns from Nuclear Startup Oklo
April 22, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Sam Altman has stepped down as chairman of the nuclear energy startup Oklo, marking a sudden leadership pivot in the company. The move has raised eyebrows about its future strategy amidst an evolving energy landscape that’s as unpredictable as its chairman’s exit was timely.
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Sesh lands $7M to amp up fan engagement and membership perks
April 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Sesh, the fan engagement ecosystem connecting music lovers with their favorite artists, has raised $7 million to expand its digital platform. The fresh capital will support its plans to launch a member card and roll out more interactive experiences—because who said fandom couldn’t be high-tech and high-stakes?
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