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Massachusetts-Based Diffraqtion Closes Pre-Seed Funding Round
Diffraqtion, a Somerville, MA-based provider of quantum camera platforms for defense and space sensing, has closed a Pre-Seed funding round, bringing total funding to over $10 million. The round saw backers Lockheed Martin Ventures, Presidio Ventures, SBI US Gateway Fund with Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, TekVentures, Ground State Ventures, Aether VC, milemark•capital, and ADIN. […]
September 1, 2026
John Elling Co-Founded Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7M in Seed Funding
Molten Salt Solutions, a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based provider of enriched stable isotopes for fusion and the advanced nuclear market, has raised $7 smillion in a Seed funding round led by Dolby Family Ventures, bringing the total amount to $10 million. The round also saw participation from Vanedge Capital Partners, Alumni Ventures, Gaingels, True Ventures, […]
September 1, 2026
Biotech Startup EIT Pharma Raises $35M in Series A Funding
EIT Pharma, a Kirkland, WA-based biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for infectious diseases, has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round led by Propel Bio Partners. The round also saw participation from Good Ventures, Arrowtown, and others. The company will use the capital to advance FDA review activities for lonafarnib, prepare for […]
September 1, 2026
Ivan Stamatovski Co-Founded Easy Aerial Raises $20M in Series B Funding
Easy Aerial, a NYC-based provider of autonomous tethered aerial intelligence and defense systems, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. The round saw backers Insight Partners, Entrée Capital, and private U.S. investors. The company will use the capital to support global expansion, increase production capacity, advance international defense programs, and invest in […]
September 1, 2026
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple Chief Executive Officer
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a message on his final day as CEO, saying that while his title will change, his “love” for the Apple community will remain the same. Cook became Apple CEO in August 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. During his nearly 15 year tenure, Apple launched products such as the Apple Watch and […]
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Advanced Communications and Electronic Systems Company (ACES), and Movandi have announced a strategic partnership to develop and bring next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technologies to market. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The collaboration will focus on the development, testing, and commercialization of advanced wireless technologies, […]
August 31, 2026
AI Fashion Platform Atorie Raises $9.5M in Seed Funding
Atorie, a Los Angeles, CA-based AI-powered luxury fashion and consumer marketplace startup, has raised 9.5 million in a seed funding round. The round saw backers a16z speedrun, Night Capital, and Jeremy Liew, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company will use the capital to expand manufacturing logistics, develop AI tools, support production runs, and […]
August 31, 2026
AI Startup Owner Raises $240M in Funding Round
Owner, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI-powered technology and marketing platform for local businesses, has raised $240 million in a funding round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The round also saw participation from Meritech, Redpoint, Headline, and Jack Altman. The company plans to use the capital to serve independent restaurants […]
August 31, 2026
AutoShop Answers Appoints Eric Twiggs as Vice President
AutoShop Answers has appointed Eric Twiggs as its new Vice President of Member Services. The appointment aim’s to strengthen the organization’s support for automotive service professionals through better resources, education, and programs. In his new role, Twiggs will focus on improving the member experience and developing new initiatives to support the automotive repair industry. He […]
August 31, 2026
Nike hires Kristin Bauer Ex-Foot Locker Executive to Run Converse Operations
Nike has appointed former Foot Locker executive Kristin Bauer to lead operations at its struggling Converse brand. Bauer will report to Venky Alagirisamy, Nike’s Chief Operating Officer. A possible USI deal could help Aon expand its reach among midsize businesses and increase its earnings per share as early as 2028, according to The Wall Street […]
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