Speciale Invest, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in India, has announced the impending launch of a new fund totaling INR 1,400 crore (approximately $168 million). As reported in the article titled “Speciale Invest to Launch INR 1,400 Cr Fund” by startupnews.fyi, this third fund marks a significant expansion in the firm’s efforts to…
In a move signaling a bold shift in leadership at the nation’s premier space agency, tech entrepreneur and civilian astronaut Jared Isaacman has been appointed as the new Administrator of NASA. The announcement was reported in detail in an article titled “Jared Isaacman is NASA’s New Leader” by StartupNews.fyi, and marks a significant inflection point…
China has reportedly developed a prototype extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, a technological advancement that could signal a significant shift in the global semiconductor landscape, according to a report by Startup News Fyi titled “China Reportedly Has a Prototype EUV Machine Built by Ex-ASML Employees.” The machine, developed with contributions from former employees of Dutch…
In 2025, the landscape of seed and pre-seed funding presents a compelling picture of evolution, marked by significant capital infusion into lean startup teams, a notable influence of artificial intelligence, and strategic pivots by venture capital firms in their investment approaches. As outlined in a recent article on VC Cafe titled “The State of Seed…
Elon Musk’s social media company X has filed a lawsuit to prevent a startup from acquiring rights to the “Twitter” trademark, according to an article titled “Elon Musk’s X Sues to Block Startup from Acquiring Twitter Trademark” published by Startup News FYI on December 18. The legal action highlights X’s efforts to retain ownership over…
In a move poised to reshape the online education sector, Coursera has announced its acquisition of Udemy in a deal valued at $930 million. This strategic consolidation, reported in the article titled “Coursera Acquires Udemy for $930 Million” by StartupNews.fyi, marks one of the most significant mergers in the edtech landscape to date. The acquisition…
In a move that underscores its evolving role in the broader U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, Apple has begun sharing key lessons from past product development missteps — including the widely publicized “Bendgate” episode — with a network of small American manufacturers. The insights are part of a broader, strategic initiative to strengthen domestic production capabilities and…
Roblox Corporation is expanding its investment in generative artificial intelligence with new tools aimed at streamlining and democratizing the platform’s game development process. According to a recent article titled “Roblox brings AI into the Studio to speed up game creation,” published by Artificial Intelligence News, the company is integrating advanced AI features into its core…
In a significant industry development, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is preparing to switch to an entirely electronic trading format by 2025, phasing out traditional human floor traders. According to a report by Calcalist through its online news platform, the NYSE’s decision aims to enhance the efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of trades by leveraging…
Researchers have achieved a significant advancement in the battle against persistent environmental pollutants with a cutting-edge technology that promises to transform how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are treated. As detailed in the article “Transforming PFAS Treatment Capacity” published by the Innovation News Network, a novel technique known as DE-FLUORO, developed by researchers at Texas…
