AI Bubble or Boom? Andreessen Horowitz Weighs In
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz see AI advancing beyond chatbots into physical robotics. While some warn of an AI bubble, the a16z founders dismiss those concerns, pointing to overwhelming demand.
Category: Startups
Phia’s AI Shopping Tool Caught Grabbing Your Entire Browsing History
Phia, the buzzy AI shopping tool backed by Kleiner Perkins and celebrity investors, was caught collecting complete webpage HTML from users’ browsers. The extension transmitted data from all sites visited, including sensitive financial and email pages, without proper disclosure. Researchers say this
The Rise of the Lean Startup and Solo Founders
A new wave of capital-efficient founders is achieving traditional Series A and B milestones with minimal overhead. These entrepreneurs are leveraging modern tools to build fast while keeping costs remarkably low. The movement includes everything from college dorm room startups to experienced operato
Tether’s $1 Billion Bet on Humanoid Robots
Tether is negotiating a massive €1 billion investment in Neura Robotics that would value the German startup between €8-10 billion. The deal comes as tech giants race to develop humanoid robots powered by AI. Neura aims to produce 5 million devices by 2030.
Govini Founder Fired After Child Sex Solicitation Charges
Govini has fired founder Eric Gillespie from its board after he was charged with attempting to solicit sexual contact with a minor. The defense software company emphasized he had no access to classified information for nearly a decade. Gillespie remains in custody after being denied bail.
2 Data Center Startups You Should Know in 2025
Managing distributed IT systems is becoming increasingly complex for businesses. CRN has identified two data center startups founded since 2019 that solution providers should watch. These companies are addressing the growing need for infrastructure management tools.
Gopuff’s valuation gets cut in half as Boehly leads rescue funding
Gopuff secures $250 million in new funding led by Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries, but at a dramatically reduced valuation. The rapid delivery company’s worth has nearly halved from its 2021 peak as it pivots toward profitability.
French EdTech Filiz scores €6M to digitize Europe’s private schools
French EdTech startup Filiz has secured €6 million in funding from Hexa to expand its school management platform across Europe. The company helps private institutions streamline administrative and financial operations. Filiz aims for 10× revenue growth within five years.
Stop Being a Startup Martyr – Pay Yourself Properly
Serial entrepreneur James Routledge makes the case that founders who pay themselves poorly are creating emotional debt that hurts both them and their business. He shares his own journey from £40k to £90k salaries and the surprising lack of pushback from investors. The real barrier, he argues, is fou
Wonderful’s $100M Bet on Global AI Customer Service Agents
Wonderful just secured $100 million in Series A funding to scale its AI customer service agents globally. The startup claims its agents already handle tens of thousands of daily requests with an 80% resolve rate across multiple international markets. Investors are betting this isn’t just another GPT