2025-07-31

Why traditional VC is failing deep tech — and what can fix it

Europe’s deep tech future hinges on evolving investment strategies. The reason for this is that traditional funding models cannot support the long-term financial commitments that innovation demands. [...]

2025-07-25

The paradox eating AI's profits

AI startups promise sky-high margins. But a 160-year-old concept known as the Jevons Paradox may be dragging them back to Earth [...]

2025-07-23

Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out. [...]

2025-07-23

Former Anthropic exec raises $15M to insure AI agents and help startups deploy safely

Former Anthropic executive raises $15M to launch AI insurance startup, helping enterprises safely deploy artificial intelligence agents through standards and liability coverage. [...]

2025-07-23

Leaner, faster and AI-powered — a new breed of unicorn has arrived

Startups are ditching workers for AI, raising the possibility of the world's first one-person unicorn. [...]

2025-07-21

The Demise of China’s Hottest Online Shopping Craze

As China’s digital economy matures, community group-buying platforms are being replaced by faster, more convenient delivery services. [...]

2025-07-18

Funding focus: Germany snaps up 90% of Europe’s record defence tech funding

Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. Last week, we looked at the largest investment rounds in fusion energy this year, and now we’re honing in on Euro [...]

2025-07-17

Where Are All the AI Drugs?

In an industry where 90 percent of drug candidates fail before reaching the market, a handful of startups are betting everything on AI to beat the odds. [...]

2025-07-15

Tech Billionaires Back Erebor in the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

Funded by Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey and Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, the new bank—named, like their companies, after Tolkien lore—aims to serve startups in crypto, AI, and defense. [...]