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Katie Stockton's Tactical ETF performs strategically with sector rotation amidst volatile market conditions, demonstrating resilience and expert support

273+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-19 18:30:30

Katie Stockton manages an ETF designed to help investors withstand wild market swings by being nimble in times of market stress.
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Degem registers 11 patents for unique 3D printers revolutionizing architectural modeling in Sha'ar Hanegev

247+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-19 07:54:24

The startup company Degem has registered 11 patents for their unique 3D printers, which can produce large architectural models.Read more

Trump threatens Jerome Powell, raising concerns about Fed independence and financial market stability amid growing tensions

208+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-18 18:01:46

US President Donald Trump criticized Jerome Powell, stating that Powell's termination cannot come fast enough.
Historical t... Read more

Ramp's $25 Million Charge Card Program Leads to Contracting Concerns Amidst $700 Billion SmartPay Context

273+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-17 21:46:00

The U.S. government’s General Services Administration is considering Ramp for a charge card pilot program as part of a $700 bill... Read more

Trump's Trade War Causes Market Volatility and Uncertainty for Investors Amid Predictions of Crypto Bull Run Delays

286+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-17 21:18:44

The panic caused by Donald Trump’s trade war led to significant volatility in financial markets, with the S&P 500 Index swinging more ... Read more

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Elm AI raises $2 million in funding to enhance supply chain sustainability and operational performance

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-13 11:04:46

Elm AI, a Cornell University spinout, has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed funding round to enhance supply chain sustainabili... Read more

Alphabet and Nvidia invest in AI startup Safe Superintelligence co-founded by Ilya Sutskever

221+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-12 23:32:05

Alphabet and Nvidia have invested in Safe Superintelligence, an AI startup.
The startup was co-founded by Ilya Sutskever... Read more

Startup Battlefield 200 seeks innovative pre-Series A startups to compete for $100,000

234+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-08 17:27:48

The Startup Battlefield 200 competition offers $100,000 equity-free to the winner, along with significant global exposure.
It is o... Read more

Korean Startups expand logistics and laundry facilities amid funding challenges

286+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-08 04:16:32

Mine Is expanded its logistics center to 4,100 square meters in June 2024, investing over half of its 15.4 billion won fundi... Read more

Cleantech led with $164.5 million; African startups raised $469.9 million in Q1 2025

208+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-07 08:46:51

In Q1 2025, cleantech attracted $164.5 million, becoming the most-funded sector, surpassing fintech.
South Africa raised $120.4... Read more

Osney Capital closed £50m fund for cyber security startups as UK sector grew 12%

247+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-07 04:11:58

Osney Capital has closed a £50m debut fund aimed at early-stage cyber security startups.
The UK cyber security sector gener... Read more

UK startups accounted for 25% of new ventures in Europe, raising 40% of total capital in 2024

299+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-07 00:16:16

Damian Routley, COO of Founders Factory, claims that the UK's startup ecosystem is thriving, with UK startups accounting for 25% of all ne... Read more

Jeff Lawson builds Caterham Super Seven 2000 and launches Founders Garage for startups

234+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-06 16:15:56

Jeff Lawson is building a Caterham Super Seven 2000 from scratch, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
He founded Founders Garage, ... Read more

AI cost collapse enables Deepseek-R1 model deployment and simplifies setup with Docker

260+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-03 22:29:10

The Deepseek-R1 671B model is a state-of-the-art reasoning model requiring almost 1.3TB of memory to operate in a data center.
It ... Read more

Clarify Clinics offers blood plasma treatment to cleanse microplastics and enhance energy and sleep

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-02 18:29:33

Clarify Clinics offers a blood plasma filtering device that cleanses blood of microplastics and other toxins, with treatments starting at ... Read more

Trump plans significant cuts, threatening the future of the U.S. scientific enterprise and research funding

234+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-01 01:53:24

President Donald Trump proposed zeroing out the National Science Foundation's construction budget for fiscal year 2025, affecting $234 ... Read more

Aetherflux, led by Baiju Bhatt, raises $50 million for orbital solar power grid

286+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-02 13:28:47

Aetherflux, led by Baiju Bhatt, is raising $50 million to develop a solar power grid in orbit.
The startup aims to create a... Read more

Maria Kolitsida launches Signal Fusion, an AI-driven risk management platform for high-stress industries

195+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-02 10:55:28

Maria Kolitsida founded Signal Fusion, an AI-driven risk management platform enhancing decision-making in high-stress industries.Read more

M&A market entered watchful phase in February as EY adjusted forecast amid downturn

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-02 00:50:21

The M&A market has entered a watchful phase with a significant downturn in deals over $100 million.
Deal volume for transactio... Read more

Dan Abrams raised funds for Bottle Raiders, expanding events to 16 in new markets

299+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-04-02 00:50:24

Dan Abrams is raising money for his new media company, Bottle Raiders, aiming to become the largest multi-platform spirits media business in the ... Read more

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Thousands rallied in Chicago for transgender rights led by Trans Up Front Illinois on March 30

286+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-30 23:45:42

A large crowd rallied at Federal Plaza on March 30, 2025, led by Trans Up Front Illinois in support of transgender rights.Read more

Japan plans to allocate ¥802.5 billion for Rapidus to boost semiconductor production

260+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-31 05:16:44

Japan is allocating ¥802.5 billion ($5.4 billion) in additional aid for chip startup Rapidus Corp. to secure semiconductor production amid... Read more

Sifted 100 report reveals AI boosts European startups and efficiency gains in 2025

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-31 04:54:23

The Sifted 100 report reveals that AI adoption is resulting in faster, leaner, and more profitable startups in Europe.
The average... Read more

Innovate Alabama and Harmony Venture Labs will launch new venture studio to enhance corporate-startup interaction

273+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-31 01:49:58

Corporate giants like Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, and Delta Air Lines are investing in a multibillion-dollar venture capital fund called the Enga... Read more

Stride Vietnam, Vidyut Tech, Ecozen, and Euler Motors raise significant funds for clean energy and EV initiatives

260+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-30 09:28:39

The article highlights 50 rising greentech startups in Asia that have recently secured funding, indicating their potential in the industry.
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Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, was pardoned by Donald Trump after fraud conviction

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-28 09:19:50

Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison in 2023.
Milton... Read more

Sam Altman sees AGI on the horizon as experts challenge current AI scaling methods

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-28 06:25:36

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sees artificial general intelligence (AGI) as coming into view, with predictions of its emergence soon.<... Read more

Also plans to launch flagship product in the United States and Europe next year

286+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-26 20:27:04

Rivian has spun out its micromobility business into a new company called Also, Inc., focusing on small, lightweight vehicles for global tr... Read more

Founders tackle digital loneliness, impactful content, and client diversification in today's evolving business landscape

286+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-23 10:04:12

Alexandra Kasseri, founder of the social network Pyxi, aims to help people build social fitness and reduce screen time to combat di... Read more

Kyle Vogt raises $150 million for The Bot Company, boosting interest in Robotics sector

286+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-22 01:04:49

Kyle Vogt, former CEO of Cruise Automation, raised $150 million for his robotics startup, The Bot Company, now valued at $2 bill... Read more

Experts say current tariffs will drive inflation and impact construction projects

208+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-22 02:40:35

Dr. Anirban Basu highlighted that current tariffs have fewer exemptions, resulting in increased construction costs.
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In 2024, Wunderfan raised $300,000 in funding within its first month of launch

247+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-22 01:37:37

Occupi, co-founded by Emily Hart and Taylor Peake, aims to simplify rent payments for tenants and landlords by consolidating... Read more

Rerun raises €15.6 million in Seed funding to boost Physical AI development

221+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-21 16:23:09

Rerun, a Stockholm-based company, raised €15.6 million in Seed funding, increasing their total funding to €18.6 million.
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Micromobility sector shows recovery with 16% increase in shared rides and 50% growth in e-bike usage

273+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-21 14:26:08

The history of micromobility began with the Segway, introduced in December 2001, highlighting both the promises and failures of the sector... Read more

AI tools transform academic publishing: Enhancing peer review quality and addressing training challenges

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-19 03:34:00

The academic publishing industry, valued at $19 billion, is adopting AI tools to enhance the quality of peer-reviewed research.
Josh Jarr... Read more

Reflecting on March 6: Bronze Valley VentureLab Pitch Night showcases diverse startups including AnyLearn

221+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-18 23:03:13

Bronze Valley, a nonprofit venture capital fund, supports diverse, underrepresented and underestimated founders through its accelerator pr... Read more

DispatchHealth and Medically Home will merge to deliver hospital-level care at home across 50 metropolitan areas

221+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-18 11:27:18

DispatchHealth and Medically Home are merging to provide hospital-level care at home across 50 major metropolitan areas.Read more

Vendease implements performance-based pay system and ESOP while aiming for salary restoration by December 2025

234+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-18 11:27:22

Vendease has implemented a performance-based pay system and an Equity Share Option Plan (ESOP) to navigate towards profitability.Read more

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in October 2024, pushing its valuation to $157 billion with Microsoft and Nvidia

260+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-17 08:51:50

The SoftBank Vision Fund launched in 2017, raising $100 billion from investors like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Apple... Read more

Logistics Startups Project44 and Altana address tariff disruptions with innovative solutions

260+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-16 23:55:11

Project44, a logistics startup, assists clients in finding cost-effective shipping options to avoid tariffs, as stated by CEO Jett McCa... Read more

Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine invested $1.5 million in addressing water scarcity and energy access

234+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-16 18:51:58

The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), led by Arizona State University, invested $1.5 million into eight startup c... Read more

Morgan Stanley's Michelle Weaver identifies stocks thriving in economic uncertainty

234+ Words Refined into 4 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-14 23:17:42

Michelle Weaver, Morgan Stanley's equity strategist, identified 30 stocks that can thrive amid economic uncertainty, focusing on companies... Read more

Dave Sabow leads HSBC Innovation Banking expansion for startups across the United States, Europe, and Asia

273+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-15 05:05:33

Dave Sabow has been promoted to global head of HSBC Innovation Banking, focusing on financial services for startups and their investors.Read more

Ukrainian startups thrive as funding for defense technology rises to $50 million by 2024

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-15 05:37:54

Ukrainian entrepreneur Ivan Frankiv developed a drone detector and received a $500,000 grant from a U.S. investment fund.
T... Read more

Reflecting on 2025: Utah Tech Week became a key event for entrepreneurs and startups in the state

312+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-15 00:42:04

Utah Tech Week has become one of the most important events for entrepreneurs and startups in the state, serving as a catalyst for innovati... Read more

Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day Highlights 160 Startups Revolutionizing AI Technology

234+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-13 18:19:30

Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day showcased 160 startups, many focused on AI agents.
Abundant's API enhances AI fu... Read more

Cybersecurity Startup Investments Reach $13bn in 2024, Marking an 8% Annual Rise Despite Fewer Deals

195+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-13 12:46:14

In Q4 2024, $3.5bn was invested in cybersecurity startups, marking a 35% year-on-year growth.
Overall, $13bn ... Read more

EU Forming Semicon Coalition to Boost Semiconductor Sector Amid Concerns Over Health Risks and Pollution Limits

260+ Words Refined into 6 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-13 00:50:02

Nine EU countries, including Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and Spain, are forming the Semicon Co... Read more

Insilico Medicine Raises $110 Million to Propel Clinical Trials and AI Development Amid IPO Considerations

286+ Words Refined into 7 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-12 20:36:15

Insilico Medicine raised $110 million to support pivotal clinical trials of its lead candidate for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and develop a hu... Read more

Indian Web3 Startups Raise $564 Million in 2024, Marking a Major Growth in Investment Activity

234+ Words Refined into 5 Facts by AI • 0 sources • 2025-03-13 00:39:31

In 2024, Indian Web3 startups raised $564 million, up from $270 million in 2023.
India's developer community is proj... Read more

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