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Vinci Raises $36M for AI-Powered Chip Simulation
Startup Vinci secured $36 million to accelerate hardware simulation for chip and device designers using advanced AI algorithms, aiming to reduce design cycles and costs .
Gradium Lands $70M Seed for Ultra-Realistic AI Voices
Paris-based Gradium raised $70 million in a seed round led by Eric Schmidt and Xavier Niel to develop expressive, realistic AI voice models for diverse applications .
Complir Raises €1.7M for AI Compliance Solutions
Copenhagen’s Complir raised €1.7 million in pre-Seed funding to expand its AI-powered compliance platform for European retailers, led by Vendep Capital .
Antares Raises $96M for Modular Nuclear Reactors
Microreactor startup Antares raised $96 million in Series B funding to advance its small modular reactor designs for land, sea, and space applications .
Eon Secures $300M Series D at $4B Valuation
Israeli cloud data-management startup Eon raised $300 million in a Series D round, tripling its valuation to $4 billion, led by Gil Capital .
Applied Digital Leads $25M Round for Corintis
Applied Digital led a $25 million funding round for Corintis, strengthening its position in next-generation data center infrastructure .
UConn Tech Park Set to Boost Semiconductor Innovation
Tescan Group’s acquisition of UConn startup FemtoInnovations will accelerate research in critical laser technologies and semiconductor innovation .
Biotech M&A Surge with Contingent Value Rights
Biotech dealmaking is accelerating, with over two dozen deals using contingent value rights (CVRs) since July, boosting acquisition activity and investor payouts .
Apple Restructures AI Leadership Amid Competition
Apple is restructuring its AI leadership team as it faces mounting competitive pressure in the AI sector, signaling strategic shifts in its innovation roadmap .
India Pushes Aggressive Smartphone Verification Rules
India is implementing new smartphone verification rules, impacting device manufacturers and startups operating in the country’s tech ecosystem .