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22 Apr 2025

Terra Security Raises $8 Million for AI-Powered Penetration Testing Platform

Terra Security, a startup leveraging AI for continuous penetration testing, has raised $8 million in seed funding to advance its platform that combines AI agents with human expertise for more efficient and scalable cybersecurity testing.

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Controversial AI Startup Cluely Raises $5.3M to 'Cheat on Everything'

Cluely, founded by suspended Columbia students, offers an AI tool for cheating on interviews, exams, and more, sparking ethical debates and raising $5.3M in funding.

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Elon Musk's xAI Holdings in Talks for $20 Billion Funding Round, Valuing Company at Over $120 Billion

Elon Musk's xAI Holdings, a combination of X (formerly Twitter) and his AI venture xAI, is reportedly in discussions to raise $20 billion in funding. This could potentially value the company at over $120 billion and become the second-largest private funding round ever.

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17 Apr 2025

Bauplan Raises $7.5M to Simplify AI and Data Infrastructure for Software Engineers

Bauplan, a startup offering a serverless data platform, has secured $7.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize how software engineers interact with AI and data infrastructure, making complex processes as simple as writing code.

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OpenAI in Talks to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf for $3 Billion

OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, a popular AI coding assistant, as competition in the AI-powered developer tools market intensifies.

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Auradine Secures $153 Million in Funding, Expands into AI Data Center Solutions

Auradine, a Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure company, raises $153 million in Series C funding to launch AuraLinks AI, a new business group focused on networking solutions for AI data centers.

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Friday Harbor Raises $6M to Revolutionize Mortgage Lending with AI

Seattle-based startup Friday Harbor secures $6 million in seed funding to develop AI-powered software that streamlines mortgage lending processes, aiming to help smaller lenders compete with industry giants.

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Pillar Security Raises $9M to Address AI-Specific Security Risks

Pillar Security, an AI security startup, has secured $9 million in seed funding to expand its R&D and go-to-market efforts. The company offers an end-to-end security platform designed specifically for AI-integrated software systems, addressing the growing need for AI-specific security solutions.

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Iksha Labs Launches RUMI: AI Agent Revolutionizing Hiring Processes

Gurugram-based Iksha Labs introduces RUMI, an AI-powered agent designed to transform recruitment and candidate assessment, promising significant time and cost savings in the hiring process.

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MeitY Startup Hub and Startup Policy Forum Join Forces to Boost AI and Deeptech Innovation in India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's Startup Hub has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum to drive innovation in AI, deeptech, and emerging technologies across India's startup ecosystem.

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16 Apr 2025

Hammerspace Secures $100M Funding for AI-Driven Data Management Platform

Hammerspace, a startup specializing in unstructured data management for AI applications, has raised $100 million in funding. The company's Linux-based platform, used by tech giants like Nvidia and Meta, aims to revolutionize data access for AI models.

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Kodiak Robotics to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal, Advancing Autonomous Trucking

Kodiak Robotics, a leader in autonomous truck technology, announces plans to go public through a SPAC merger, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The deal highlights growing interest in AI-driven transportation solutions.

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Assiduous Secures €1 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Corporate Finance with AI

Irish startup Assiduous raises €1 million to develop AI-powered corporate finance solutions for SMEs, with plans to expand its team and explore agentic AI applications.

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OpenAI Acqui-Hires Context.ai Co-Founders to Boost AI Model Evaluation Capabilities

OpenAI has hired the co-founders of Context.ai, a startup specializing in AI model evaluations and analytics. This strategic move aims to enhance OpenAI's tools for developers and improve understanding of AI model performance.

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Ex-Tesla Leaders Launch Atomic: AI-Powered Supply Chain Revolution

Former Tesla supply chain executives create Atomic, an AI-driven inventory management solution, raising $3 million in seed funding to transform the $20 billion supply chain planning market.

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