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Jobandtalent raises $103M on a down-round $1.5B valuation as it looks to AI to recruit temps
Jobandtalent, an AI-driven workforce marketplace, has secured €92 million in Series F funding, boosting its valuation to €1.3 billion. The investment round saw participation from notable firms like Atomico and BlackRock, highlighting the platform's growth potential.
Mews leads top 10 funding rounds in rough quarter for Dutch tech
Mews secured the largest funding round for Dutch tech in Q1 2025, raising €68 million amid a challenging market. The Quarterly Startup Report highlights a 59% drop in growth-stage funding, with the top 10 deals comprising over 75% of total investments.
VC Roundup: 8-figure funding deals suggest crypto bull market far from over
In March, venture capital funding surged in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector, with notable investments in projects like Across Protocol and Crossmint. Despite market fluctuations, investor interest remains strong, signaling ongoing innovation and growth in the industry.
Spark, Mayfield, and Kleiner Perkins pour another $75M into AI data center chipmaker Retym
Retym, a U.S. chipmaker with Israeli roots, has secured $75 million in a Series D funding round led by Spark Capital's James Kuklinski. This investment boosts its total funding to $180 million, highlighting the company's growth amid the AI boom.
Island lands $250M in funding at a $4.8B valuation
Enterprise browser startup Island has secured $250 million in a Series E funding round led by Coatue, boosting its valuation to $4.85 billion. This significant investment comes less than a year after its previous fundraising efforts.
In another good sign for fintech, Ribbit Capital is raising a new $500M fund
Ribbit Capital is set to raise $500 million for a new fund, according to an SEC filing reviewed by TechCrunch. This significant financial move highlights the firm's ongoing commitment to investing in innovative ventures.
These fintech companies are hiring in 2025 after a turbulent year
Despite a slowdown in funding, many fintech companies are still experiencing growth and expanding their teams, highlighting resilience in the sector. This trend reflects the ongoing evolution and potential of the fintech landscape.
Startups Weekly: Founders may be raising less, but deals haven’t been lacking
This week's Startups Weekly highlights a surge of optimism in the startup ecosystem, with entrepreneurs actively pursuing acquisitions and securing new funding, signaling a positive shift in the market landscape. Stay informed with the latest trends and insights.
Learn what VCs want to see from founders at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
AI funding has skyrocketed by 62% to $110 billion in 2024, overshadowing a 12% decline in overall startup investments. The article highlights the misconception that simply incorporating AI into a startup's name guarantees funding success.
9 US AI startups have raised $100M or more in 2025
The AI industry experienced significant growth in 2023, with 49 startups securing funding of $100 million or more. Notably, three companies achieved multiple mega-rounds, while seven raised over $1 billion, highlighting the sector's booming investment landscape.
Flex, a Brex for business owners, has raised $25M at a $250M valuation
Flex, a provider of personal finance software and payments infrastructure, has successfully raised $25 million in equity funding and secured a $200 million credit facility, achieving a valuation of nearly $250 million, as reported by TechCrunch.
African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close
LoftyInc Capital, a prominent African investor recognized for early investments in unicorns like Flutterwave and Andela, has secured new funding to support startups across the continent, despite a slight dip in overall funding deals last year, reports Partech.
VC Roundup: Investors continue to back DePIN, Web3 gaming, layer-1 RWAs
The latest venture capital roundup features prominent firms including Alchemy, Mavryk, Rho Labs, Teneo, Fluent Labs, The Game Company, and ACID Labs, highlighting significant investments shaping the future of technology and innovation.
Fintech startup Ramp nearly doubles valuation to $13B in secondary share sale
Expense management startup Ramp has surged to a $13 billion valuation following a $150 million secondary share sale. The funding round attracted both new and existing investors, highlighting Ramp's growing prominence in the financial technology sector.
Just Move In raises $8M Series A for its home setup service
The fintech landscape has become highly specialized, presenting challenges and opportunities for innovators. U.K. startup Just Move In identifies the overlooked potential within the home sector, aiming to carve out a niche in this fragmented market.
NYC-based Taktile, which helps fintechs build automated decision-making workflows, raised a $54M Series B led by Balderton, taking its total funding to $79M (Kyle Wiggers/TechCrunch)
Taktile, a New York City fintech firm specializing in automated decision-making workflows, has secured $54 million in Series B funding led by Balderton, bringing its total funding to $79 million. This innovation aims to streamline financial decision processes.
Redalpine, Founders Fund back Magdrive’s electric thruster business
Orbital mobility emerged as a key focus in the space industry, attracting significant venture capital. Recently, UK startup Magdrive secured funding for its innovative electric propulsion system, promising enhanced thrust for satellite operations.
Thoma Bravo raises €1.8B for its first European fund
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has successfully closed its first European fund at €1.8 billion, targeting equity investments in mid-sized software companies across Europe, amidst a competitive landscape of established venture capital firms.
Key Cambridge, UK VC launches $126M fund to stem later stage flight
The article highlights the significant disparity in growth funding for later-stage startups between the US and Europe, noting that the US boasts at least seven times more large VC funds, according to the European Investment Fund.
Mine Secures $30M in Series B Funding
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