
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Wipro Ventures Boosts Startup Investments; AI Startup Nears $9B Valuation
Wipro Ventures secures a $200 million commitment to accelerate investments in transformative startups. Meanwhile, former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new AI startup is closing in on a $9 billion valuation, highlighting the rapid rise of AI-driven innovation. Plus, Connecticut Innovations hosts a talent fair to connect students with local startups, and Singapore's alternative meat startups aim for a comeback after industry setbacks. Tune in for insights into the dynamic world of startup innovation and investment.
Sources:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/wipro-ventures-secures-usd-200-mn-commitment-to-accelerate/487667
https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/openai-murati-ai-startup-thinking-machines/
https://www.prweb.com/releases/connecticut-innovations-to-host-talent-fair-to-connect-local-students-with-startups-302386454.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/26/alternative-meat-startups-in-singapore-target-resurgence.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Wipro Ventures Secures USD 200 Mn Commitment to Accelerate Startup Investments
(00:03:56) Former OpenAI CTO Murati’s New AI Startup Reportedly Closing In On $9B Valuation
(00:07:19) Connecticut Innovations to Host Talent Fair to Connect Local Students with Startups
(00:10:35) Singapore alternative meat startups target resurgence after sector setbacks