Startup Funding Frenzy: New Rounds and Ventures Emerge
Multiple startups announce new funding rounds, new ventures emerge, and VCs invest in diverse sectors, from AI to biotech.
Funding
Google Pours $1.5M into Nigerian AI Talent Development
Google invests $1.5M in Nigerian AI talent development, supporting 10 startups and digital skills programs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Writer Raises $200M at $1.9B Valuation for Enterprise AI Platform
Writer secures $200M Series C funding to expand its enterprise-focused generative AI platform, reaching a $1.9B valuation.
Leland Raises $12M to Expand Coaching Platform
Leland raises $12M in Series A funding to grow its coaching platform, connecting users with expert coaches for various goals and skills.
Crusoe Energy Raises $686M Towards $818M Goal
Crusoe Energy, a startup building data centers for Oracle, Microsoft, and OpenAI, raises $686M towards its $818M funding goal.
Ghana Joins Africa's 'Big 5' in Private Deal Inflows
Ghana solidifies its position as a new entrant in Africa's 'Big 5' private capital destinations, driving growth in startup funding and private equity deals.
Lighthouse Raises $370M, Hits $1B Valuation
Lighthouse, a B2B data analytics platform for hotels, raises $370M in Series C funding, reaching $1B valuation.
Lightning AI Raises $50M to Simplify AI Development
Lightning AI secures $50M funding to simplify AI development with its open-source framework PyTorch Lightning, used by 230,000 devs and 3,200 orgs.
Teleo Raises $16.2M to Bridge Robotics Data Gap
Teleo's $16.2M funding aims to collect vast robotics data, enabling 'ChatGPT moment' for industry