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Sequoia Capital

Leadership Hire

Sequoia COO quit over Shaun Maguire’s comments about Islamism

Anthropic

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Anthropic will raise funding

Anthropic

Growth Insight

Anthropic reported significant growth in its business metrics, achieving an annualized revenue run rate of $4 billion, which later increased to over $5 billion by August 2025. This growth was driven by strong enterprise demand for its AI models, particularly the Claude platform. The company also expanded its business customer base from approximately 1,000 two years ago to over 300,000, reflecting rapid global adoption of its services. Additionally, the number of accounts generating over $100,000 annually grew nearly sevenfold year over year, indicating a substantial increase in high-value customers. Anthropic successfully raised $13 billion in a Series F funding round, which tripled its valuation to $183 billion, underscoring strong investor interest and confidence in its growth trajectory. The company also reported a significant increase in its engineering workforce, adding about 150% more engineers than it lost over the past year, further supporting its expansion efforts.

Anthropic

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Anthropic will IPO

Slow Ventures

Leadership Hire

How an up-and-coming investor made partner at a VC firm that doesn't promote from within

Anthropic

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Anthropic will grow

Pear VC

Investor Insight

Pear VC invests pre-seed, seed, and Series A in AI, software, and fintech, focused on US hubs including San Francisco, Palo Alto, and New York.

Perplexity

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Perplexity will grow

Darktrace

Leadership Hire

Explained: Darktrace CEO says she was deepfaked — and couldn’t tell the difference

Perplexity

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Perplexity will raise funding

CoreWeave

Growth Insight

CoreWeave reported significant growth in its revenue, achieving $1.21 billion in Q2 2025, which represented a 207% increase year-over-year from $395 million in Q2 2024. The company also raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $5.15 billion to $5.35 billion, up from its previous forecast of $4.9 billion to $5.1 billion. Additionally, CoreWeave's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached $2.2 billion, marking a 275% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The company completed a $9 billion all-stock acquisition of Core Scientific, which is expected to enhance its data center capacity and operational efficiency. Furthermore, CoreWeave expanded its credit facility from $650 million to $1.5 billion to support its growth initiatives. Despite these positive metrics, the company faced challenges with a widening net loss, which increased to $290.5 million in Q2 2025, compared to a loss of $5 million in the same quarter the previous year.

Perplexity

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Perplexity will IPO

Zepto

Product Launch

Zepto launches real-time account name verification with Zepto Validate

European Investment Bank

Growth Prediction

It is probable that European Investment Bank will grow

Lockstep

Investor Insight

Lockstep backs seed and Series A startups in AI, cybersecurity, and data/IT across the US (San Francisco, Menlo Park) and Israel (Tel Aviv).

European Investment Bank

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that European Investment Bank will IPO

ConsenSys

Legal Proceeding

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Purchasers of Tokens from Consensys Software, Inc. to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation

xAI

IPO Prediction

It is probable that xAI will IPO

Perplexity

Growth Insight

Perplexity AI reported significant growth metrics in recent periods. The company generated approximately $34 million in revenue in 2024, primarily from its $20/month Pro subscription plan. By mid-2025, Perplexity's annual recurring revenue (ARR) increased from about $35 million to over $150 million, reflecting rapid growth driven by new products and partnerships. The company also reported nearly 300% year-over-year revenue growth in the first half of 2025, with high customer retention rates. Additionally, Perplexity scaled to 5,000 enterprise customers with just 5 sales representatives, demonstrating effective customer acquisition strategies. The monthly active users in India surged 640% year-over-year in Q2 2025, and the platform handled 780 million queries per month, indicating strong user engagement and growth. Furthermore, Perplexity raised $200 million in new funding, valuing the company at $20 billion, which supports its expansion efforts and product development.

xAI

Funding Prediction

It is probable that xAI will raise funding

Ambience Healthcare

Award

KLAS Emerging Solutions Report: Ambience Healthcare Ranked #1 in Improving Clinician Experience, Top 3 in Both Improving Patient Experience and Improving Outcomes

OpenAI

Growth Prediction

It is probable that OpenAI will grow

Y Combinator

Investor Insight

Y Combinator invests from pre-seed to Series A in AI, software, IT, and data/analytics startups across San Francisco, New York, and London, spanning the US and UK in North America and Europe.

OpenAI

Funding Prediction

It is probable that OpenAI will raise funding

Moniepoint

Product Launch

Moniepoint Secures Over US$200 Million in Series C Funding

OpenAI

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that OpenAI will IPO

xAI

Growth Insight

xAI merged with X (formerly Twitter) in March 2025, creating a combined entity valued at $113 billion, with xAI valued at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. This merger allowed xAI to integrate its AI technologies with X's social media platform, enhancing its operational capabilities. In the first quarter of 2025, xAI reported $52 million in gross revenue and projected $1 billion by the end of the year, with expectations to reach $14 billion by 2029. Additionally, xAI's Grok chatbot experienced significant growth, achieving 20 million monthly active users and generating $419,000 in daily gross revenue shortly after the launch of Grok 4, which marked a 325% increase in revenue. However, xAI faced financial challenges, reporting a negative cash flow of $220 million after spending $2.6 billion on capital expenditures in the same quarter. The company also laid off over 500 employees from its data annotation team as part of a strategic shift towards hiring specialist AI tutors.

Replit

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Replit will grow

Function Health

Award

Digital Health 50: The most promising digital health startups of 2025

Replit

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Replit will IPO

Karman Ventures

Investor Insight

Karman Ventures backs early-stage (pre-seed to Series A) AI, software, and IT companies across U.S. hubs: San Francisco, New York, and Arlington.

Replit

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Replit will raise funding

Compass

Product Launch

Compass launches Buyer Demand tool to help agents price homes

Nscale

Acquisition Prediction

It is probable that Nscale will be acquired

Serve Robotics

Growth Insight

Serve Robotics acquired Vayu Robotics for 63.3 million USD to enhance its AI capabilities for autonomous delivery. The acquisition involved 1,696,069 common shares upfront, with additional contingent shares based on milestones. Serve Robotics also acquired assets from Phantom Auto for approximately 5.75 million USD, which included its subsidiary Voysys, to bolster teleoperation and ultra-low-latency video connectivity for its delivery fleet. In terms of customer growth, Serve Robotics expanded its service to over 320,000 households, marking a 110% increase since December 2024, and integrated over 2,500 restaurants and stores, nearly eight times more than the previous year. Financially, Serve Robotics reported a Q2 2025 revenue of 642,000 USD, a 46% sequential increase and a 37% year-over-year increase. However, the company also reported a Q2 EPS of -0.24, which was worse than the consensus estimate of -0.21, indicating a larger loss per share than expected. Additionally, Serve Robotics raised 100 million USD through a registered direct offering of 6.25 million shares to institutional investors, strengthening its cash position to support operations and expansion.

Nscale

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Nscale will grow

Cartography Biosciences

Partnership Announcement

Seven of the top biotech companies to know about in South San Francisco

Polymarket

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that Polymarket will grow

LMNT Ventures

Investor Insight

LMNT Ventures invests at pre-seed and seed stages in AI, data/analytics and visualization, and hardware, focusing on the US with activity in Santa Monica, California, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Polymarket

Acquisition Prediction

It is probable that Polymarket will be acquired

Brookfield Asset Management

Product Launch

Brookfield Asset Management Brief: Launching New Private Equity Evergreen Fund Structure In Canada

Zepto

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Zepto will IPO

Nscale

Growth Insight

Nscale raised $1.1 billion in a Series B funding round, marking it as the largest Series B in European history, to expand its AI infrastructure and data centers. The funding round was led by Aker ASA, with participation from major investors including NVIDIA, Nokia, and Dell. Following this, Nscale secured an additional $433 million in a pre-Series C SAFE financing to further support its AI infrastructure expansion. The total funding raised by Nscale reached approximately $1.533 billion, underscoring strong investor demand for AI infrastructure. Additionally, Nscale established a new presence in London to drive European growth and announced plans to hire 100 AI specialists to support its operations.

Zepto

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Zepto will raise funding

OpenAI

Leadership Hire

ChatGPT maker OpenAI releases first web browser, Atlas – with Kiwi Ben Goodger at spearhead: Tech Insider

Cohere

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Cohere will IPO

Silence VC

Investor Insight

Silence VC invests at pre-seed, seed, and Series A (early-stage) in software, information technology, marketplaces, plus sustainability and real estate, across Europe, South America, and North America.

Cohere

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Cohere will raise funding

Purple Ventures

Product Launch

Robinhood seeks profitability in 2026

Oura

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Oura will grow

Polymarket

Growth Insight

Polymarket acquired QCEX, a CFTC-licensed exchange and clearinghouse, for $112,000,000 in July 2025, enabling its legal return to U.S. operations. This acquisition marked a significant step towards regulatory compliance and allowed Polymarket to expand its presence in the U.S. market. Additionally, Polymarket secured a strategic investment of $2,000,000,000 from Intercontinental Exchange, valuing the platform at $9,000,000,000 post-money. This investment underscored institutional backing for Polymarket's growth and potential re-entry into the U.S. market. Furthermore, Polymarket raised $135.4 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund, bringing its total equity funding to $209.4 million, which contributed to its valuation exceeding $1 billion, granting it unicorn status.

Oura

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Oura will IPO

Anduril Industries

Product Launch

Palmer Luckey says this is how Anduril's EagleEye went from moonshot to rollout

Oura

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Oura will raise funding

Backwards Capital

Investor Insight

Backwards Capital invests at pre-seed and seed in AI, data visualization, hardware, and IT/data analytics companies, focused on New York and San Francisco, United States.

Mistral AI

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Mistral AI will grow

Freightos

Leadership Hire

Freightos Appoints Logistics Veteran Michael Schaecher to Board of Directors

Mistral AI

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Mistral AI will raise funding

Zepto

Growth Insight

Zepto reported significant growth in its financial metrics over the past year. The company's revenue surged 149% year-over-year, reaching INR 11,100 crore in FY25, up from INR 4,454 crore in FY24. Additionally, Zepto's monthly gross order value (GOV) increased dramatically, rising from ₹750 crore in May 2024 to ₹2,400 crore in May 2025. The company also experienced a substantial improvement in its advertising vertical, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) increasing five-fold to INR 1,670 crore (~$200 million). Despite these positive financial indicators, Zepto faced challenges, including a decline in daily active users from 5.5 million to 4.9 million between December 2024 and June 2025, and a contraction in market share within the quick commerce sector. The company raised approximately $450 million in a funding round led by CalPERS, valuing it at $7 billion, which reflects a 40% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, Zepto's EBITDA margin improved by 20 percentage points between January and May 2025, indicating enhanced profitability.

Mistral AI

Acquisition Prediction

It is probable that Mistral AI will be acquired

Rilla

Product Launch

Turning offline conversations into data: the rise of AI coaching

Tribe Capital

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that Tribe Capital will grow

Genius Ventures

Investor Insight

Genius Ventures invests at pre-seed and seed in AI, data visualization/analytics, hardware, and science & engineering, concentrating in Austin, Texas, United States (North America).

Figure

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Figure will grow

Feastables

Partnership Announcement

Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: Lost in lake

Figure

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Figure will raise funding

Oura

Growth Insight

Oura reported that it doubled its revenue to over $500 million in 2024 compared to the previous year, reflecting rapid growth in its smart ring sales. The company also raised over $900 million in a Series E funding round, which valued it at approximately $11 billion. This funding round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from ICONIQ, Whale Rock, and Atreides. Additionally, Oura secured a $250 million revolving credit facility to support its operations and growth. The company expanded its market presence by launching the Oura Ring 4 in Ireland and entered the South African market through a partnership with Discovery. Oura also enhanced its technology stack through multiple acquisitions, including Veri and Sparta Science, to strengthen its health data analytics capabilities.

ElevenLabs

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that ElevenLabs will grow

Klarna

Legal Proceeding

Trial opens in Klarna's $8.3-billion lawsuit against Google

ElevenLabs

IPO Prediction

It is probable that ElevenLabs will IPO

The FSE Group

Investor Insight

The FSE Group backs pre-seed and seed ventures and provides debt financing in software, manufacturing, food and beverage, and science and engineering, investing across the United Kingdom (Exeter, London, Cambridge) within Europe.

ElevenLabs

Funding Prediction

It is probable that ElevenLabs will raise funding

Fluence

Award

Energy Storage Awards 2025: Shortlists revealed for celebration of industry’s best and brightest

General Catalyst

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that General Catalyst will grow

Blue Owl

Growth Insight

Blue Owl Capital reported an increase in revenue for the second quarter, indicating improved top-line performance compared to the previous period. The company's investment income increased to $485.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, up from $464.6 million in the previous quarter, primarily due to an increase in prepayment related income and accelerated amortization of upfront fees from unscheduled paydowns. Additionally, Blue Owl Capital raised $2.9 billion across its direct lending strategies in Q1 2025, reflecting strong investor interest in private credit amid market volatility. The firm also closed its Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund III with $7 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its $4 billion target. Furthermore, Blue Owl Capital's earnings declined in the second quarter, reflecting a decrease in profitability compared to the previous period. The company reported Q1 net investment income (NII) of $0.39 per share, missing expectations by $0.04, and total investment income of $464.65 million, up 16.3% year-over-year but below estimates by $4.91 million.

Nothing

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Nothing will grow

Zepto

Partnership Announcement

Zepto launches real-time account name verification with Zepto Validate

Nothing

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Nothing will IPO

a16z Scout Fund

Investor Insight

a16z Scout Fund invests in pre-seed, seed, and angel rounds across AI, generative AI, software, and data/analytics, focused in the US (San Francisco, New York) and Brazil (São Paulo).

Nothing

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Nothing will raise funding

Electra

Partnership Announcement

Electra Unveils Demonstration Facility along with Advanced Purchase Commitments for Clean Iron and Environmental Attributes

500 Global

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that 500 Global will grow

Mistral AI

Growth Insight

Mistral AI raised €1.7 billion in a Series C funding round led by ASML, which invested €1.3 billion for an 11% stake, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion post-money. This funding round was noted as one of the largest for a European AI company, significantly boosting Mistral's financial standing. Additionally, Mistral AI's revenue tripled in the past 100 days, reaching approximately €30 million in annual recurring revenue in 2024, and it was on track to surpass $100 million in annual revenue, driven by strong demand for its enterprise chatbot, particularly in Europe. The company also increased its revenue from €10 million in 2023 to €60 million by 2025, reflecting rapid enterprise adoption and partnerships.

Franklin Templeton

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that Franklin Templeton will grow

Sonar

Product Launch

Sonar announces new solution to optimize training datasets for coding LLMs

Harvey

IPO Prediction

It is probable that Harvey will IPO

Angel Investors Bristol

Investor Insight

Angel Investors Bristol backs pre-seed and seed startups in Big Data, business travel, and mobile apps, primarily in Exeter and Bristol, UK, within data analytics, software, and science and engineering.

Harvey

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Harvey will grow

Mambu

Product Launch

Mambu Launches Composable Banking Approach in the US to Future-Proof the Next Generation of Credit Unions

Harvey

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Harvey will raise funding

Gemini

Growth Insight

Gemini reported a net loss of $282.5 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, indicating wider losses compared to previous periods. This represented a significant increase in losses from a net loss of $41.4 million in the same period in 2024. Additionally, Gemini's revenue for the first half of 2025 was $68.6 million, down from $74.3 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a year-over-year decline. Despite these financial challenges, Gemini successfully completed its IPO, raising approximately $425 million by pricing its shares at $28 each, which implied a valuation of about $3.3 billion. The IPO was noted for being heavily oversubscribed, with demand exceeding expectations. Furthermore, Gemini expanded its operations by establishing a new office in Sydney, Australia, and received a MiCA license from Malta, enabling it to offer services across the European Union.

n8n

Growth Prediction

It is very likely that n8n will grow

ECARX

Partnership Announcement

ECARX and Victory Giant Technology Announce Global Strategic Partnership

n8n

Funding Prediction

It is probable that n8n will raise funding

Mysten Labs

Investor Insight

Mysten Labs invests from seed to early-stage (Series A-B) across blockchain, software, and gaming, with activity in North America and Europe, notably San Francisco, Seattle, and Zürich.

Kraken

Growth Prediction

It is probable that Kraken will grow

Nourish

Award

Digital Health 50: The most promising digital health startups of 2025

Kraken

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Kraken will IPO

Figure

Growth Insight

Figure raised over $1 billion in a Series C funding round in September 2025, valuing the humanoid robotics company at approximately $39 billion. The funding was led by Parkway Venture Capital and included participation from several notable investors such as Brookfield Asset Management, NVIDIA, and Salesforce. This funding round was aimed at scaling humanoid robotics production and enhancing AI infrastructure. The company also completed its IPO on September 10, 2025, raising about $787.5 million at a price of $25 per share, which resulted in a market capitalization of approximately $5.3 billion at debut.

Kraken

Funding Prediction

It is probable that Kraken will raise funding

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