AI hardware startup Nominal triples valuation to $3B in 8 months: Nominal, a startup that offers an AI platform for hardware engineering and claims Anduril as a major customer, has raised another big round of financing that triples its valuation. Read More
After challenging Google's Android with Cyanogen, its co-founder takes aim at Windows for AI era: Kora is set to launch as a free-to-use alternative to Windows, targeting users who rely heavily on AI models and agents. Read More
Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery: Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart. Read More
Must-Reads
OpenAI acquires Odessia, travel startup created by Sonder founder: OpenAI has not yet said what its plans are for the future of travel. But Sonder founder Francis Davidson is a well-known figure in the travel industry. Read More
PSI is trying to make a business out of AI-driven scientific discovery: PSI used an unreleased Anthropic model to answer a fundamental question about quantum computing that scientists have pursued for nearly two decades. Read More
Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense: The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military. Read More
Nine Korean startups vie for a spot in Disrupt 2027's Startup Battlefield 200 competition: The startups work across the deep tech sector, including healthcare, fintech, energy, semiconductors, and AI. All nine are looking to enter the U.S. Read More
Nectar launches an AI agent to automate creator discovery and outreach for brands: Nectar's new AI agent automates influencer marketing, helping brands discover creators, manage outreach and partnerships, and track campaign results. Read More
Last but Not Least
Phota Labs uses AI to turn everyday photos into professional-looking shots: Rather than giving consumers yet another photo-editing tool, Phota Labs aims to use advances in AI to automate the editing process so it’s easier for anyone to turn everyday moments into better photos. Read More
