Leanspace has raised €10 million in Series A funding from strategic investors including Capgemini’s venture arm and US defense contractor Qwaltec. The funding will accelerate the company’s expansion into enterprise and institutional space markets with its software-defined satellite operations platfo
A new AI-powered development environment called Chad IDE is getting funding from Y Combinator. Its unique feature? Built-in brainrot content like gambling apps and TikTok to fill AI coding downtime. Not everyone thinks this is progress.
AI startups are achieving revenue growth that’s rewriting venture capital playbooks. Investors now evaluate companies using entirely new metrics beyond just rapid growth, creating what one VC calls a “funky time” for investing.
StubHub reported better-than-expected revenue growth in its first earnings since going public, but investors weren’t impressed. The stock has fallen roughly 20% from its IPO price as the company posted a massive $1.33 billion net loss driven by IPO-related compensation charges.
Forgis is developing edge software that connects existing industrial equipment into intelligent, self-optimizing systems. The startup claims early pilots show 30% downtime reduction and 20% throughput increases.
3i Group shares plunged after revealing slowing sales growth at Action, the discount retailer that makes up nearly 80% of its private equity portfolio. The FTSE 100 firm warned full-year growth could miss targets, particularly after weak October performance in France. Investors are questioning wheth
TuneIn, the internet radio service that once reached a $500 million valuation, has been acquired for just $175 million. The buyer is music technology company Stingray Group, which sees value in TuneIn’s device partnerships and global reach despite the discounted price.
Stripe’s debut as title sponsor of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition reveals what’s on students’ minds. AI and climate projects saw massive growth, while social media entries dropped significantly. The exhibition kicks off January 7-10, 2026.
H&M-backed textile startup Syre is preparing to raise between $500 million and $700 million within the next year. The funding will build a new factory in Vietnam following a lucrative multi-year deal with Nike to supply recycled polyester.
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