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Sorry for the no show last weeks folks. There’s been a LOT going on behind the scenes. Today’s News issue covers the news from the past 2 weeks, so bear with me!
In this Issue:
Your Weekly Industry News Recap
The Raise Recap
Headliner: Apple considers acquiring AI startup Perplexity
Here’s one more for the industry M&A rumor mill — Apple is reportedly exploring a deal to buy Perplexity, the buzzy AI search startup. The move could supercharge Siri and Apple’s broader AI strategy, while squarely positioning Apple in the AI leaders. If true, it’s a major play in the race to own next-gen search, and next-gen tooling for many.
🤖 Even if it’s speculative, this is Big Tech chess in action. ♟️ Read More
Your Weekly Industry News Recap
IDS: shaping AI’s future using non‑binding agreements
IDS argues for soft‑law pacts guiding AI ethics and use—practical approach to global AI norms. 📜 Read moreA novel AI models detect Type‑1 diabetes before onset
AI breakthrough can predict Type‑1 diabetes risk early—huge health impact without raising capital. ❤️ Read moreSurvey of 408 life‑science researchers shows mixed feelings on AI
Researchers are split—some excited, others worried—interesting pulse on AI in labs. 🔬 Read moreFuturism: AI startup Pano fights wildfires
Pano uses AI for wildfire detection and prevention—environmental innovation, no investor hype here. 🔥 Read moreEconomic Times: The Economist – ad‑tech revolution via AI
AI is flipping the ad‑business world upside down—makes marketing way smarter. 📣 Read morePR News Asia: Cube acquires ACIN for AI risk management
Cube buys ACIN to beef up operational risk tools in Asia-Pacific—cross-border tech regulation vibes. 🌏 Read moreMorningstar: The AI Alliance forms open‑source nonprofit lab
The AI Alliance launches a nonprofit lab advocating open‑source and collaboration. 🧩 Read moreLightning.ai unveils multi-agent “Crew” builder
Lightning.ai introduces a toolkit for building AI agent squads—empowering creative AI experimentation. 🤖 Read morePostman releases Agent Mode (AI for testing APIs)
Postman’s new Agent Mode adds AI power to API testing workflow—super handy for devs. 🛠️ Read moreEconomist: AI transforming ad business models
(Recontextualizing) The Economist highlights how AI tools are reshaping agency-client dynamics and campaign creativity across industries. 🎨 Read More
This Week’s Raise Recap 📈💰
German SaaS startup raises $775K to grow its AI tax platform
German SaaS platform secures €700K early round to scale its AI-driven tax compliance tool—pretty niche but promising! 😊 Read moreHarvey AI jumps from $3B to $5B valuation in just 4 months
Rapid-fire growth: Harvey AI skyrockets its valuation by $2B in months—investors are definitely eyeing this one. 🚀 Read moreCustomer‑service AI startup Decagon scores $131M
Decagon pulls in $131M to build AI-powered customer support—it’s the kind of capital signal that says “big play ahead.” 💬 Read morePayabli raises USD 28M to expand AI‑powered embedded payments
Payabli secures $28M to boost its embedded payments + AI tools—fintech meets smart automation. 💵 Read moreChinese AI startup Minimax raises big funding (reported)
Minimax reportedly scores a huge raise (~$146M) for its AI efforts—China’s investment scene is buzzing. 🇨🇳 Read moreBSE launches AI IPO tool for SME document checks
India’s BSE rolls out an AI tool to fast-track SME IPO docs—that’s innovation in financial markets. 🇮🇳 Read moreHoppr secures $32M in Series A
Medical imaging AI co. Hoppr bags $32M to scale its clinical platform—huge win for specialized health tech. 🏥 Read moreTennr raises $101M to automate patient referral workflows
Tennr lands $101M to streamline healthcare referrals via AI—big funding for health workflow automation. 🏥 Read more
Stay well, and see you next week!
-✌🏽 Sam
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