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What’s Fueling California’s Record Run For Startup Funding?

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In the startup game, betting against California has long been a losing proposition. The three most valuable American public companies all began as Golden State startups. And among the current lineup of today’s most highly valued and capitalized venture-backed companies, the top ranked are all founded or headquartered in California. In recent quarters, the state’s […]

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Report: China approves import of high-end Nvidia AI chips after weeks of uncertainty

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On Wednesday, China approved imports of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips for three of its largest technology companies, Reuters reported. ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent received approval to purchase more than 400,000 H200 chips in total, marking a shift in Beijing’s stance after weeks of holding up shipments despite US export clearance. The move follows Beijing’s

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A Growing Share Of Seed And Series A Funding Is Going To Giant Rounds

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Among startup investors, the prevailing mantra has long been that the greatest returns accrue to  those who are earliest in finding and funding the most promising founders. Sounds simple enough. But there’s a twist: What if a lot of well-capitalized investors identify those same founders around the same time? In that case, being early can

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The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: A Busy Time For Robotics, Defense Tech And AI

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Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board. This is a weekly feature that runs down the week’s top 10 announced funding rounds in the U.S. Check out last week’s biggest funding deal

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TSMC says AI demand is “endless” after record Q4 earnings

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On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported record fourth-quarter earnings and said it expects AI chip demand to continue for years. During an earnings call, CEO C.C. Wei told investors that while he cannot predict the semiconductor industry’s long-term trajectory, he remains bullish on AI. TSMC manufactures chips for companies including Apple, Nvidia, AMD,

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Sector Snapshot: US Semiconductor Startup Funding Hits Record High

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It’s not a shocker to see that U.S. semiconductor startup funding charted record highs in 2025. After all, that is the year Nvidia cemented its status as the most valuable technology company, with a staggering $4.6 trillion market cap. Public valuations of semiconductor companies also hit a historical peak, with sector-focused funds like the VanEck

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