Podcast Episodes

Fundamental raises a Series A with a new take on big data analysis; plus, Stripe alumni raised a Series A for Duna

Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by en…

2 months, 1 week ago

Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

Peak XV says internal disagreement led to partner exits as it doubles down on AI

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2 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chips; plus, Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots

The investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its…

2 months, 1 week ago

Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old-building retrofits

Gradient's heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps

Linq offers an API that lets companies offer their AI assistants via iMessage, RCS and SMS.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants

Carbon Robotics' Large Plant Model will allow farmers to kill new types of weeds without having to retrain the machines.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide

Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide

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2 months, 1 week ago

HomeBoost’s app will show you where to save on your utility bills; plus, Waymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round

The startup is partnering with utilities to help homeowners determine the best upgrades to cut their energy use.

Also, Waymo is reportedly finalizing…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building ‘runtime’ cloud security; plus, AI security startup Outtake raises $40M

The $250 million Series B was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital.

Also, Outtake makes …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flapping Airplanes and the promise of research-driven AI; plus, Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building ‘runtime’ cloud security

A new AI lab called Flapping Airplanes launched yesterday, and a Sequoia partner has an interesting take on why they stand out.

Also, Upwind's $250 m…

2 months, 2 weeks ago