The CEO of the AI data center provider, which has Nvidia as an investor and a supplier, described the environment as a “violent change” in demand.
Unconventional AI confirms its massive $475M seed round
Led by Naveen Rao, the former head of AI at Databricks, the new hardware startup is valued at $4.5 billion.
Hinge CEO steps down to launch Overtone, an AI dating app
Overtone is described as “an early-stage dating service focused on using AI and voice tools to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way.”
Fal nabs $140M in fresh funding led by Sequoia, tripling valuation to $4.5B
The round, which was Fal’s third fundraise this year, also included a secondary sale for early investors, sources tell us.
Cashew Research is going after the $90B market research industry with AI
Cashew Research uses AI to automate the market research process while still collecting real-world data from humans.
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5B valuation target
The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco’s in 2019.
Travel Delays: Edinburgh Tried to Keep Me Forever
[[{“value”:” I remember giving a specific piece of advice regarding independent travel while abroad, and that advice rings true after this past weekend. What was that piece of advice? Everything isn’t always perfect. Let me tell you, traveling to and from the UK sure wasn’t. But First… Edinburgh! I had such a wonderful trip over to Scotland for the weekend….
B Capital founding partner Kabir Narang leaves to launch new investment platform
Kabir Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform slated for 2026.
Local Talk on Americans / US
[[{“value”:” I don’t know how to describe this, but I have had some interesting conversations and encounters with people here. It felt so strange to me that people wouldn’t believe I am from the United States. They would look at me with confusion. The most asked question is “Where are you really from?” When I answer “the United States,” I’d…
Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup
After reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out.