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Nas.com Raises $27 Million In Series A Funding Round

AI platform empowers solopreneurs to launch, market, and scale online businesses in minutes

Executives of AI Firm iLearning Charged with Fraud for Faking $1.5B Valuation

Chidambaran and Naqvi accused of fabricating customer contracts and revenues to defraud investors

Allbirds Pivots to AI, Stock Soars 600%

Shoe brand sells assets, receives $50 million in convertible financing to focus on AI cloud computing.

Mach2 Launches Real-Time Bidding for Private Jet Charters

New platform offers transparency and flexibility with live empty leg access

R12 Botanical Expands Plant-Based Skincare Offerings

The organic brand transitions from personal formulations to structured retail and online availability.

Alfred U, Houghton, Alfred State Teams Win AHA! Prize Money

Three college teams from the region earned cash prizes at the annual startup competition.

Copenhagen Fintech Spektr Raises $20M Series A for AI-Powered Compliance

Spektr's AI agents automate KYC and KYB compliance work, replacing manual analyst tasks at banks and fintechs.

Blue Bird Digital HongKong Secures Strategic U.S. PE Investment to Launch BBD PR

Backed by U.S. private equity, 4A agency Blue Bird Digital launches BBD PR, combining extreme digital aesthetics with Tier-1 media for premium global brands.

Vitruvio Launches Specialized Accounting Solutions for Insurance Agencies

New fintech firm backed by D.E. Shaw aims to solve industry's unique financial challenges.

Allbirds Pivots to AI Computing in Surprise Move

Shoe company's stock soars over 700% on announcement of $50 million AI deal

Auctor Raises $20M to Build AI System for Enterprise Software Implementation

The new platform aims to improve efficiency and consistency for professional services teams and system integrators.

Native-Led CDFI Cuts Arts Business Monthly Debt Load by Over 40%

Turtle Island Community Capital replaces extractive financing with fixed capital for New York City retailer Relative Arts

Prefix Raises $7.5M to Fix $500B Facility Management Problem for Restaurants and Retailers

The startup's AI-powered platform aims to streamline operations and reduce costs for multi-site brands.

Binance Founder Alleges 'Hostile Environment' from Biden Admin on Crypto

Changpeng Zhao details his crypto journey, prison stint, and failed FTX loan request in new book 'Freedom of Money'

Rezolve Ai Slams Commerce.com Board's "Desperate" Poison Pill

Calls Tactic a "White Flag" Following Prolonged Equity Collapse and No Clear Recovery Plan

Lucra Partners with Great Linqx to Gamify Golf Entertainment and Community Living

New platform will power real-money tournaments, challenges, and rewards within Great Linqx's mixed-use sports complexes.