Tag: Startups
Stripe Eyes Major AI Play as OpenRouter Acquisition Talks Heat Up
Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy OpenRouter, a fast-growing AI model marketplace, in a deal that could value the start-up at $10bn.
Humanoid Hits Unicorn Status With Record-Breaking $152M Raise
Humanoid has raised $152m in a record European Series A, reaching unicorn status as industrial robotics and physical AI gain momentum.
AI Materials Start-up Unveils Global Foundry After Massive Funding Surge
CuspAI has launched a global AI Materials Foundry and confirmed a $450m raise to speed up next-generation materials discovery.
Tencent Eyes Bigger AI Bet as Manus Ownership Talks Reshape the...
Tencent is reportedly in talks to become Manus’s largest outside shareholder after Meta’s earlier AI deal unraveled.
Irish AI Startup Inconvo Acquired by CRM Player Attio in Talent...
Attio has acquired Irish-founded AI startup Inconvo, underscoring demand for natural-language data tools and Irish enterprise AI talent.
Stripe and Advent Make Bold Play for PayPal in $53bn Fintech...
Stripe and Advent have reportedly offered more than $53bn for PayPal, a move that could transform global fintech and payments.
DeepSeek Eyes Stock Market Debut After Billion-Dollar Funding Surge
DeepSeek is reportedly preparing for an IPO while exploring fresh funding, signaling a major new phase in the global AI race.
From Carlow to Berlin: Why Ian Hannigan Says Ireland Moves Like...
Ian Hannigan’s move from Ireland to Berlin reveals sharp lessons on startups, culture and why Germany is finally turning toward faster innovation.
Manna Bets Big on America as Drone Delivery Push Shifts West
Manna is shifting its drone delivery growth to the US, with Tulsa emerging as the key base for operations, manufacturing and scale.
Fusion Start-Up Lands Record €411m to Push Europe Toward Commercial Power
Proxima Fusion has raised a record €411m, marking Europe’s biggest private fusion investment and accelerating its commercial power plans.
