Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal. The round was…
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency. The $816 million contract follows…
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces Building in regulated industries adds a massive hurdle to the already challenging journey of building a startup. And this week on Build Mode,…
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first…
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI. Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand…
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million. Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was…
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla's incorporation…
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘earnphone’ startup Mode Mobile
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘earnphone’ startup Mode Mobile Given NGL's track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile like a good match. Given NGL's…
Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say
Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say Cisco warned that Chinese government hackers are exploiting a zero-day in some of its products. Researchers now…
Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation
Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had…