A new startup called Valerie Health just raised a $30 million Series A to automate everything from scheduling to faxes in independent doctors’ offices. It’s a big bet on using AI to fix the frustrating admin side of healthcare. But is the problem just about technology?
London-based Yonda Tax has secured €12 million in its first institutional funding round. The company automates complex VAT and sales tax compliance for businesses operating across borders. The funding will fuel expansion into new industries and tax jurisdictions.
A 2015 investment by Google in SpaceX is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative startup bets ever. If SpaceX goes public next year at its reported $1.5 trillion target, Google’s stake could be worth a staggering $111 billion.
A new cybersecurity startup called Miru has launched, aiming to streamline complex investigations. Founded by three former eBay security experts, the company just raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding. Their platform uses a knowledge graph and AI agents to help analysts connect fragmented data.
2025 was a year of major comebacks and risky bets. Companies like Ring and BDG found success by going back to their roots or finding new revenue streams, while giants like Lululemon and Starbucks are still trying to figure it out.
A startup called Shapes has raised $24 million to build an AI agent platform for HR tasks. It functions like an app store where companies can install tools for onboarding, payroll, and even predicting employee turnover. The funding will be used to more than double its team size.
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates again, potentially giving private equity a major boost. Analysts point to a huge backlog of assets and a 40% jump in M&A activity as signs the logjam is breaking.
The global creator economy is booming, but its wealth is concentrated in just a few hotspots. When creators from smaller markets relocate, they take jobs, spending, and cultural influence with them, leaving a void behind.
Walmart has transferred its primary stock listing to the Nasdaq after over 50 years on the NYSE. Investors see this as a deliberate move to align the $910 billion giant with tech companies as it pushes into AI, automation, and advertising.
Rivian is holding a major event focused on self-driving tech and AI on December 11 at 12PM ET. The company is expected to showcase its “Universal Hands Free” feature and detail its autonomy roadmap. But firm rollout details might still be a ways off.
