A company called ZBD has just raised a huge amount of money. They got $40 million to build better ways to pay in video games. This money will help them grow and improve their services. ZBD is all about making payments easier for game developers. They want to let gamers send money to each other, ear
Financial crime is a growing problem. Companies in the U. S. are losing over $100 billion every year. Almost 60% of them saw more fraud in 2025. At the same time, banks and fintechs face stricter rules. Teams are struggling. They have more work, but not more people. Manual reviews take up too much t
On January 8, 2026, investors poured money into startups working on AI, healthcare, and other cutting-edge tech. The big winners included xAI, which raised a whopping $20 billion to build advanced AI systems, and Cyera, which got $400 million to help companies keep their AI secure. In the world of
A fresh startup in Albuquerque has just landed a cool $2. 5 million to shake up the world of DNA and RNA sequencing. This isn't just any tech—it's the kind that could change how we tackle diseases, from custom cancer treatments to predicting health risks. The brains behind Daisy Genomics, Emily Mil
The ClimaFii Alliance is on the hunt for innovative startups! This initiative is all about helping early-stage climate businesses grow in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Think clean energy, electric mobility, and tech that cuts emissions. The goal? To make these solutions affordable for small bus
New Mexico is making big moves to turn its strong research into jobs and money. The state just released a detailed plan called the Science and Technology Roadmap. This plan points out areas where New Mexico is already doing well and suggests ways to use these strengths to create more high-paying job
November 19, 2025, was a big day for tech startups. Lots of money moved around, especially in AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Companies that make tools for doctors, create AI music, or protect businesses from hackers got a lot of attention from investors. One company, Function Health, got $298 m
Ramp, a fintech company, has just hit a huge milestone. It's now worth $32 billion after raising $300 million in a recent funding round. This is a big jump from its previous valuation of $22. 5 billion just a few months ago. The company is known for helping businesses manage their spending and save
A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek
Job hunting and hiring can be a real headache. Companies struggle to find the right people, and candidates often feel ignored. Enter Alex, a new AI-powered recruiting startup that aims to fix this problem. It just raised $20 million to expand its services. The funding comes from several big investo
