Silicon Valley Journals 
Meadow, student financial services which is emerging as a quiet yet powerful force to reform the student financial experience. The company has raised $14 million in Series A funding, led by Matrix Partners, with participation from Susa Ventures, Giant Ventures, Treble Capital, and GoGlobal Ventures. This latest round brings Meadow’s total funding to over $20 … Read more
Deepfake protection startup Loti AI has closed a $16.2 million Series A funding round, led by Khosla Ventures with continued support from FUSE, Bling Capital, and Ensemble. The round follows Loti AI’s previous $6.65M seed funding in 2024 from a similar group of investors including Alpha Edison and K5 Tokyo Black. The new capital will … Read more
Rain, a leading provider of employer-integrated earned wage access (EWA) and financial wellness solutions, today announced the successful closing of its $75 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by Prosus, a prominent global technology investor, with significant participation from new investors Nextalia Ventures and Spark Growth Ventures, alongside existing investors QED Investors … Read more
The winds of change continue to sweep through the tech landscape, and the latest company to adjust its course is Automattic, the powerhouse behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, and other popular web platforms. In a move that has undoubtedly sent ripples through the remote work community, the company announced a significant reduction of its workforce, letting go … Read more
Rescale, a company focused on digital engineering, has just raised $115 million to boost innovation using AI technology. This funding round, called Series D, includes investments from several big names like NVIDIA, Foxconn, and Y Combinator, bringing Rescale’s total funding to over $260 million. Rescale’s mission is to help engineers and research teams work faster … Read more
Plug, the sole EV-exclusive wholesale online auction platform in the industry, is expanding its services with the introduction of Trade Desk. This innovative service is the first of its kind, designed to assist dealers in accurately pricing, managing, and monetizing EV trade-ins. Since early 2024, Plug has successfully facilitated over $15 million in used EV … Read more
Aurascape has officially stepped out of the shadows, announcing a substantial $50 million funding round. This financial backing, spearheaded by industry heavyweights like Mayfield Fund and Menlo Ventures, and bolstered by strategic investors such as Celesta Capital, signals a strong vote of confidence in Aurascape’s vision. The involvement of prominent figures like former Palo Alto … Read more
Kay.ai, a pioneering startup developing AI co-workers designed to alleviate the burden of manual data entry for insurance brokers and agencies, has successfully raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Wing VC, with significant participation from South Park Commons, 101 Weston Labs, and a cohort of strategic angel investors. … Read more
As audience engagement is the deciding factor in successful meetings, MeetingPulse has launched a series of innovative features to transform how businesses interact with employees and attendees. For corporate meetings, conferences, or live events, MeetingPulse audience engagement platform continues to redefine the boundaries of interactive communication. About MeetingPulse Founded by Alex Tokarev, MeetingPulse is a … Read more
Uresta, a female-led femtech startup providing a non-invasive solution for bladder leaks, has officially launched in the U.S. The company aims to help women manage stress urinary incontinence (SUI) without the need for surgery or absorbent products. To support its expansion, Uresta has raised $3 million in funding, with $1.5 million contributed by BDC Capital. … Read more