Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Anthropic’s $2B Funding Quest and Kenya’s Startup Triumph
Explore the latest in startup innovation as AI startup Anthropic seeks a $2 billion funding round, potentially reaching a $60 billion valuation. Discover how Kenyan startups lead Africa in funding, with a focus on climate tech. Plus, Siemens' new program to accelerate startup growth and Taiwan's tech showcase at CES 2025. Dive into the dynamic world of startups and the future of global tech innovation.
Sources:
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ai-startup-anthropic-talks-raise-213958384.html
https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/kenyan-startups-received-the-most-funding-out-of-africa-in-2024/
https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/siemens-for-startups-2025-01/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tta-leads-taiwan-tech-startups-to-ces-2025-showcasing-innovation-and-connecting-global-talent-302345371.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) AI startup Anthropic in talks to raise $2B at $60B valuation: WSJ
(00:03:36) Kenyan Startups Received The Most Funding Out Of Africa In 2024
(00:06:05) Siemens for Startups
(00:09:14) TTA Leads Taiwan Tech Startups to CES 2025, Showcasing Innovation and Connecting Global Talent