German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros in what it calls Europe’s largest NewSpace Series A round. The funding will accelerate development of optical, radar, and signals intelligence satellites for European military needs. The company aims to demonstrate these capa
Ripple just raised $500 million from Wall Street giants including Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group. The funding values the stablecoin company at a massive $40 billion, putting it ahead of rival Circle. This signals traditional finance’s growing appetite for crypto under Trump’s pro-d
Founded by IIT Kharagpur graduates, Giga is taking on the crowded voice AI space with a focus on rapid deployment and multilingual capabilities. The startup claims it can deploy enterprise-scale AI support in less than two weeks.
According to Sifted, Europe’s obsession with intellectual property is distracting founders from what actually builds successful science ventures. Half of Wilbe’s 2025 investments were made before any patent applications were filed, challenging conventional startup wisdom.
Brynn Putnam, who sold her fitness startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million, is now tackling screen isolation with a radically different product. Her new company Board is a tabletop gaming console that blends physical pieces with digital gameplay to bring people together face-to-face. It’s her a
Tim Cook’s 65th birthday has reignited discussions about Apple’s future leadership. While Cook isn’t leaving immediately, the succession planning is clearly underway with several key executives in the running. The most likely candidate might surprise you.
Bugcrowd has acquired Mayhem Security, bringing automated vulnerability testing into its crowdsourced security platform. The deal brings 11 employees from Mayhem, which previously raised $36 million in funding.
European PropTech is exploding with fresh funding and innovative models that bridge real estate and finance. These 10 startups founded since 2022 are tackling everything from fractional ownership to AI-powered valuations, raising over €81 million combined. But can they survive the property market’s
Titan Holdings is reviving the 19th-century holding company model for the AI era, with Tala Health’s $100 million seed round signaling a major shift. This approach challenges traditional venture capital with a Berkshire Hathaway-inspired structure built on operational synergies rather than financial
As financial institutions race to adopt generative AI, Vigilant AI.ai promises real-time compliance guardrails. But bridging the trust gap requires more than just audit trails in an industry where regulatory missteps can cost billions.
