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AI Innovations and Climate Tech Breakthroughs: A New Era in Commerce and Construction

Explore the latest advancements in AI-powered commerce with New Generation's $4.5 million seed funding and Converge's $22 million investment in climate tech for concrete production. Plus, discover how Kuder Navigator is transforming career planning in education with its award-winning platform. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/21/pay-launches-4-9m-ease-ai-application-cost-tracking/https://www.startup-weekly.com/Tech-startup-New-Gen-launches-to-power-AI-native-commerce-with-conversational-digital-storefronts/https://techstartups.com/2025/05/21/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-21-2025/https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/industry/aihttps://pulse2.com/artificial-intelligence/https://www.axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2025/05/20/converge-22m-concrete-aihttps://siliconcanals.com/uks-converge-raises-20m/https://www.convergence-now.com/telecom/dpiit-partners-with-global-energy-alliance-to-launch-climate-tech-innovation-challenge-for-startups-with-500000-prize-pool-119357https://www.iot-now.com/2025/05/21/151739-global-startups-investors-and-ecosystem-hubs-from-80-countries-converge-in-berlin-to-propel-europes-e2-95-trillion-tech-ecosystem/https://dealroom.co/uploaded/2025/05/Dealroom-Global-Tech-Ecosystem-Index-2025.pdfhttps://www.edtechdigest.com/2025/05/20/kuder-navigator-2/https://www.edtechdigest.com

Tech Startups Secure Major Funding to Revolutionize Commerce and Fintech

In today's episode, we explore the latest funding successes in the tech world. New Generation, an AI commerce startup, raises $4.5 million to transform online shopping. Gravitee secures $60 million to enhance API management solutions, while fintech startup Affiniti garners $17 million to empower small businesses. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their implications for the future of digital commerce and financial technology.Sources:https://therecursive.com/diffusedrive-raises-3-15m-fortune-500-deployments/https://aithority.com/machine-learning/new-gen-launches-to-power-ai-native-commerce-equipping-brands-with-conversational-digital-storefronts/https://www.pymnts.com/tag/new-generation/https://pulse2.com/artificial-intelligence/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-gen-launches-to-power-ai-native-commerce-equipping-brands-with-conversational-digital-storefronts-302459784.htmlhttps://siliconangle.com/2025/05/20/gravitee-raises-60m-help-developers-tame-api-complexity/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/gravitee-raises-60m-series-c-funding.htmlhttps://www.builtincolorado.com/articles/gravitee-raises-60m-20250520https://startuprise.io/gravitee-secures-60m-series-c-funding-to-lead-the-future-of-agentic-api-management/https://techstartups.com/2025/05/20/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-20-2025/https://www.fintechfutures.com/venture-capital-funding/us-fintech-start-up-affiniti-raises-17m-series-ahttps://www.axios.com/pro/fintech-deals/2025/05/20/smb-credit-card-startup-affiniti-17-millionhttps://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/affiniti-raises-17m-to-elevate-smb-finance-with-aihttps://www.signalfire.com/blog/why-were-leading-affinitis-series-ahttps://techstartups.com/2025/05/20/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-20-2025/

Biotech and Tech Startups Secure Major Funding for Innovative Solutions

In today's episode, we explore significant funding achievements in the biotech and tech sectors. CellCentric raises $120 million to advance its oral cancer treatment, while Dazos secures $25 million to enhance CRM solutions for behavioral health. Additionally, Persist AI closes a $12 million round to revolutionize drug formulation with its AI-driven Cloud Lab. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their potential impacts.Sources:https://www.thepharmaletter.com/cellcentric-secures-20-million-dollar-investmenthttps://endpts.com/cellcentric-raises-120m-to-treat-multiple-myeloma-with-capsule/https://www.cellcentric.com/press-release/cellcentric-secures-120-million-investment-to-advance-inobrodib-for-treating-multiple-myeloma/https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/fierce-biotech-fundraising-tracker-25https://techstartups.com/2025/05/19/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-19-2025/https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/dazos-raises-25m-customer-relationship-management-platformhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dazos-raises-25-million-series-a-to-empower-behavioral-health-providers-302447775.htmlhttps://refreshmiami.com/news/boca-based-healthtech-dazos-raises-25m-series-a/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/dazos-raises-25m-in-series-a.htmlhttps://www.mobihealthnews.com/tag/dazoshttps://www.biospace.com/press-releases/persist-ai-launches-cloud-lab-to-accelerate-pharmaceutical-formulation-development-raises-12m-series-a-fundinghttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/persist-ai-launches-cloud-lab-to-accelerate-pharmaceutical-formulation-development-raises-12m-series-a-funding-302458476.htmlhttps://aithority.com/machine-learning/persist-ai-launches-cloud-lab-to-accelerate-pharmaceutical-formulation-development-raises-12million-series-a-funding/https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/ELI-LILLY-AND-COMPANY-13401/news/Persist-AI-Formulations-Corp-announced-that-it-has-received-12-million-in-funding-from-a-group-of-i-50004318/https://techstartups.com/2025/05/19/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-19-2025/

NTT Group’s Startup Expansion and Cartwheel’s AI Animation Breakthrough

In today's episode, we explore NTT Group's expansion of its startup collaboration program, increasing participation from eight to thirteen companies, aiming to drive digital transformation. We also delve into Cartwheel's $10 million venture funding to revolutionize the animation industry with AI technology. Plus, Chime's IPO filing reveals a $33 million payment to the Dallas Mavericks. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250515/internet-of-things/ntt-data-agentic-aihttps://digitalinfranetwork.com/news/ntt-global-data-center-growth/https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/https://www.instagram.com/nttstartupchallenge/p/DJnv5wqyqdN/https://smartinvestor.com.my/new-record-achieved-ntt-data-business-solutions-exceeds-the-previous-years-top-figures-in-terms-of-both-revenue-and-results/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tech/jeffrey-katzenberg-backed-ai-animation-software-cartwheel-raises-10-million-247264.htmlhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cartwheel-unlocks-a-world-of-storytelling-opportunities-for-games-movies-social-media-and-advertising-with-the-launch-of-its-new-3d-animation-platform-302456368.htmlhttps://alleywatch.com/2025/05/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-5-15-2025/https://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/like-what-the-iphone-did-for-photography-we-believe-cartwheel-will-do-for-animation-said-cartwheel-co-foundershttps://www.3dmag.com/news/cartwheels-3d-animation-platform-to-transform-storytelling-across-industries/

Tech Giants Secure Major Investments: Proptech, Healthcare, and Nuclear Innovations

In today's episode, we explore significant funding milestones across various industries. Entrata receives a $200 million boost from Blackstone, enhancing its proptech solutions. Sprinter Health secures $55 million to expand its innovative healthcare services. Meanwhile, Zeno Power raises $50 million to advance next-gen nuclear batteries. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their potential impacts.Sources:https://www.entrata.com/press/blackstonehttps://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/technology/entrata-secures-200-million-investment-from-blackstone_ohttps://www.techbuzz.news/entrata-secures-200m-investment-from-blackstone/https://www.wsgr.com/en/insights/wilson-sonsini-advises-entrata-on-dollar200-million-investment-from-blackstone.htmlhttps://www.globest.com/2025/05/15/blackstone-invests-200m-in-multifamily-property-management-software/https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-funding-hims-cohere-healthhttps://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/05/sprinter-health-secures-55-million-series-b-funding-to-expand-innovative-home-health-care-services/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sprinter-health-raises-55-million-to-expand-access-to-preventive-care-and-close-critical-care-gaps-for-people-nationwide-302456041.htmlhttps://technews180.com/funding-news/sprinter-health-raises-55m-to-expand-care-access/https://www.techshotsapp.com/business/sprinter-health-secures-55m-to-expand-ai-driven-at-home-healthcare-serviceshttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/zeno-power-50m-nuclear-batteries/https://payloadspace.com/zeno-power-raises-50m-series-b/https://www.axios.com/2025/05/14/zeno-power-nuclear-batteries-fundinghttps://www.zenopower.com/news/zeno-power-raises-50-million-series-b-to-power-defense-space-and-beyondhttps://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2025/05/zeno-power-closes-50m-series-b-round-make-nuclear-batteries/405381/?oref=ng-author-river

NYIT’s New Academy, Blank Street’s Coffee Revolution, and Cartwheel’s Animation Breakthrough

Explore the launch of NYIT's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy with a $5 million venture fund, Blank Street's $21 million funding boost for its unique coffee chain, and Cartwheel's $10 million investment in AI-powered animation. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of entrepreneurship, coffee culture, and digital content creation.Sources:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJuboImCMgT/https://www.nyit.edu/news/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Institute_of_Technologyhttps://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/ai-powered-careers-platform-careerday-wins-2025-women-in-tech-incubator-competitionhttps://www.instagram.com/cornelluniversity/p/DJu9g-qPhrk/https://www.nyit.edu/news/articles/new-york-tech-launches-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-academy-with-5-million-venture-fund/https://www.nyit.edu/news/https://www.nyit.edu/news/articles/new-facility-fosters-interdisciplinary-biomedical-research/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Institute_of_Technologyhttps://aplicaciones.colfuturo.org/descargas/Convocatoria/2025_05_13_Acta_Junta.pdfhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmyCrwIbpq/https://intelligence.coffee/2025/05/iced-matcha-beverages-take-the-lead/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmbvy7v4l-/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/opening-coffee-shop-fundinghttps://www.builtinnyc.com/job/supply-chain-internship/6182830https://alleywatch.com/2025/05/the-alleywatch-startup-daily-funding-report-5-15-2025/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmyCrwIbpq/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJmbvy7v4l-/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/opening-coffee-shop-fundinghttps://www.builtinnyc.com/job/supply-chain-internship/6182830https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tech/jeffrey-katzenberg-backed-ai-animation-software-cartwheel-raises-10-million-247264.htmlhttps://opentools.ai/news/cartwheel-spins-into-the-future-with-dollar10m-boost-for-ai-animationhttps://aimresearch.co/ai-startups/like-what-the-iphone-did-for-photography-we-believe-cartwheel-will-do-for-animation-said-cartwheel-co-foundershttps://www.3dmag.com/news/cartwheels-3d-animation-platform-to-transform-storytelling-across-industries/https://getcoai.com/news/ai-startup-cartwheel-secures-10m-for-character-animation-tools/

Major Investments Propel Innovations in Real Estate, Healthcare, and Energy

In today's episode, we explore significant financial boosts in various sectors: Entrata secures $200 million from Blackstone to enhance property management software, Sprinter Health raises $55 million to expand its at-home healthcare services, and Zeno Power garners $50 million to advance nuclear battery technology for extreme environments. Join us as we delve into how these investments are set to transform their respective industries.Sources:https://www.globest.com/2025/05/15/blackstone-invests-200m-in-multifamily-property-management-software/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/entrata-receives-200m-investment-from-blackstone.htmlhttps://www.techbuzz.news/entrata-secures-200m-investment-from-blackstone/https://www.entrata.com/press/blackstonehttps://www.instagram.com/entratasoftware/p/DJrNbvetTHN/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sprinter-health-raises-55-million-to-expand-access-to-preventive-care-and-close-critical-care-gaps-for-people-nationwide-302456041.htmlhttps://app.daily.dev/posts/sprinter-health-raises-55m-to-expand-its-at-home-healthcare-service-1zq5dqwnuhttps://techstartups.com/2025/05/15/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-15-2025/https://histalk2.com/2025/05/15/morning-headlines-5-16-25/https://nucleationcapital.com/zeno-power-closes-50-million-series-b-financinghttps://cosmiclog.com/2025/05/14/zeno-power-raises-50m-to-create-nuclear-batteries/https://spaceinsider.tech/2025/05/14/nuclear-battery-maker-zeno-power-raises-50-million-in-series-b-round/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/space-news/nuclear-battery-startup-zeno-power-raises-50-million-to-expand-in-space-and-at-sea/https://www.zenopower.com/news/zeno-power-raises-50-million-series-b-to-power-defense-space-and-beyond

X-Bow’s $105M Boost and Breathe Battery’s EV Leap

In today's episode, we delve into X-Bow Systems' impressive $105 million Series B funding round, led by Lockheed Martin, and its implications for the aerospace and defense sectors. We also explore Breathe Battery Technologies' $21 million funding to enhance electric vehicle battery performance. Plus, a look at the evolving landscape of financial services for startups, with a focus on potential new offerings from Citizens Private Bank. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2025/05/13/nm-aerospace-startup-secures-105m.htmlhttps://pulse2.com/x-bow-systems-over-105-million-series-b-raised-for-defense-technologies/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/x-bow-systems-raises-over-105m-in-series-b-funding.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2025/05/12/xbow-lockheed-rocket-motors-texashttps://starlust.org/lockheed-martin-backs-x-bow-systems-with-35-million-in-105-million-funding-round/https://www.finsmes.com/2025/05/breathe-battery-technologies-raises-21m-in-series-b-funding.htmlhttps://www.esgtoday.com/breathe-raises-20-million-to-power-launch-of-solutions-to-build-better-batteries/https://chargedevs.com/newswire/breathe-raises-21-million-launches-new-battery-software-toolchain-products/https://evchargingmag.com/breathe-launches-battery-toolchain-with-21m-fundinghttps://techstartups.com/2025/05/13/top-tech-startup-funding-news-for-today-may-13-2025/https://internationalbanker.com/banking/why-2025-is-set-to-be-a-pivotal-year-for-open-banking/https://www.instagram.com/opportunitiesforyouth/p/DJpaPvsBpDa/https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/eur/en/insightshttps://www.arcadedayton.com/event/launchpad-the-hub-powered-by-pnc-bank/2025-05-15/https://paytechlaw.com/en/spotlight-on-the-savings-and-investments-union/

Y Combinator Challenges Google, Google Unveils AI Futures Fund

In today's episode, we explore Y Combinator's bold move to label Google a 'monopolist' in an antitrust case, marking a significant shift in their relationship. We also delve into Google's launch of the AI Futures Fund, aimed at investing in AI startups and fostering innovation. Join us as we discuss the implications of these developments on the tech industry and the startup ecosystem.Sources:https://www.law360.com/corporate/articles/2338763/more-than-defaults-google-judge-mulls-ai-search-browsershttps://www.techpolicy.press/five-common-misconceptions-about-the-big-tech-antitrust-trialshttps://www.vitallaw.com/news/antitrust-news-ftc-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-justice-department-s-proposed-judgment-in-google-search-case/ald01ab4c633612e741b0891f838fa50cb89chttps://dailymarketrecap.comhttps://startupnews.fyi/2025/05/14/y-combinator-accuses-google-of-monopolistic-practices-says-it-has-hindered-startup-growth/https://legaltechnology.com/2025/05/13/google-launches-new-ai-futures-fund-and-harvey-is-among-the-inaugural-cohort/https://yourstory.com/2025/05/google-ai-futures-fund-startup-investmenthttps://blog.google/technology/google-labs/ai-futures-fund/https://www.squaredtech.co/google-ai-futures-fund-backs-startups-buildinghttps://mezha.media/en/news/google-ai-futures-fund-301895/

Tech Titans: Rippling’s Mega Funding, Google’s AI Fund, and Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Explore the latest in tech funding as Rippling secures $450M, boosting its valuation to $16.8B. Dive into Google's new AI Futures Fund supporting startups with cutting-edge AI models. Plus, discover how Classiq's record-breaking $110M investment is revolutionizing quantum computing software.Sources:https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/rippling-raises-450m-in-series-g-funding-roundhttps://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2025/rippling-raises-450-million-to-expand-workforce-management-platform/https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/rippling-raises-450m-at-a-16-8b-valuation-reveals-yc-is-a-customer/https://www.rippling.com/blog/series-g-fundraising-tender-offerhttps://www.dhrmap.com/news/rippling-raises-450m-in-series-g-valuation-soars-to-16-8b-as-yc-becomes-a-customerhttps://siliconangle.com/2025/05/12/googles-new-ai-futures-fund-turns-tap-startup-founders/https://www.maginative.com/article/google-launches-ai-futures-fund-to-back-startups-using-deepmind-technology/https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/ai-futures-fund/https://techstartups.com/2025/05/12/google-launches-ai-futures-fund-to-invest-in-the-next-wave-of-ai-startups/https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/entertainment/google-launches-ai-futures-fun-FXa4LX4ZQMiwg1hPf.bHUQhttps://www.fierceelectronics.com/electronics/classiq-gets-110m-help-it-become-microsoft-quantumhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-startup-pulls-in-110-million-to-become-the-microsoft-of-quantum-computing/https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israeli-quantum-software-co-classiq-raises-110m-1001510071https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/12/classiq-gets-110m-build-operating-system-quantum-computers/https://quantumzeitgeist.com/classiq-secures-110m-in-record-quantum-software-funding/