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Vertical Semiconductor Raises $11 Million for GaN Power Chips

MIT spin-out Vertical Semiconductor has raised $11 million in seed funding led by Playground Global to develop vertical gallium nitride transistors for AI data centers.

October 21, 2025

Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and xAI to Acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 Billion

A consortium including Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock, and xAI will acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management for $40 billion. The deal marks the first major investment by the AI Infrastructure Partnership and is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approval.

October 21, 2025

Astraveus Appoints New COO and CTO to Advance Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory

Astraveus has appointed Didier Masson as Chief Operating Officer and Ken Kotz as Chief Technology Officer to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate development of the Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory.

October 21, 2025

GSI Technology’s Compute-in-Memory APU Matches GPU AI Performance with 98% Lower Energy Use

GSI Technology announced that its Gemini-I APU achieved GPU-level performance in AI workloads while consuming over 98% less energy, according to a Cornell University study presented at the Micro ’25 conference.

October 21, 2025

HULO Raises €2.3M to Expand AI Leak Detection Platform Globally

Dutch WaterTech startup HULO has secured €2.3 million in seed funding to accelerate its AI-powered leak detection technology, led by VP Capital and LUMO Labs with participation from Vanagon, Rabobank, FOM, and the Netherlands Enabling Water Technology fund.

October 21, 2025

Mapa Broker and Copart Announce AI-Powered Car Auction App at Harvard Event

Mapa Broker revealed its partnership with Copart and the prototype of its new AI-driven Mapa App during the World Leaders Congress at Harvard, aiming to make car auctions more accessible to the Hispanic community in the U.S.

October 21, 2025

Haut.AI Launches Generative AI Skin Aging Simulator with Noom

Haut.AI has introduced SkinGPT's Aging Model, a generative AI tool that simulates up to 40 years of skin aging based on lifestyle and environmental factors. Noom is the first partner to integrate the technology into its platform.

October 21, 2025

Connectbase to Launch GPU-as-a-Service Platform for AI Infrastructure Monetization

Connectbase announced plans to introduce GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) within its Federated Ecosystem Fabric, enabling providers to sell and manage GPU capacity alongside connectivity services in a unified system.

October 21, 2025

Archive360 and Microsoft Partner on AI Tools for Policy Violation Detection

Archive360 has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate its governed data platform with Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models, enabling AI-driven compliance and investigation workflows for large organizations.

October 21, 2025

Seneca Launches with $60 Million for AI-Powered Wildfire Defense Systems

Seneca has launched with $60 million in funding to develop autonomous AI-driven aerial systems for wildfire suppression. The systems aim to detect and extinguish fires within minutes, supporting firefighters and communities across the U.S.

October 21, 2025

PointClickCare Unveils AI-Powered Chart Advisor and New Brand Identity

PointClickCare has launched Chart Advisor, an AI-driven tool for skilled nursing facilities, and revealed a refreshed brand identity at the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las Vegas.

October 21, 2025

Diversis Capital Closes $1.2 Billion Fund III for Software and Tech Investments

Diversis Capital has closed its third fund with $1.2 billion in commitments, surpassing its $850 million target and bringing total assets under management to over $3 billion.

October 21, 2025

10x Genomics Partners with Anthropic to Bring Single-Cell Analysis to Claude for Life Sciences

10x Genomics and Anthropic have announced a collaboration to integrate 10x’s single-cell and spatial biology tools into Claude for Life Sciences, enabling researchers to perform complex analyses through natural language interactions.

October 21, 2025

NEXT Semiconductor Unveils Full-Waveform LiDAR Processor SoC

NEXT Semiconductor Technologies has announced the NXLR1 LiDAR Processor Unit, a system-on-chip integrating 12 high-speed ADC channels with proprietary Full Waveform Capture processing for enhanced perception in autonomous vehicles.

October 21, 2025

Selector Launches Channel Partner Program and Portal for AI Solutions

Selector has introduced a Channel Partner Program and Partner Portal to expand access to its AI-driven network operations solutions and support channel-led growth worldwide.

October 21, 2025

AuditBoard and Protiviti Launch AI Integrations for Risk and Compliance Teams

AuditBoard and Protiviti have introduced new AI-powered integrations that enhance data quality, streamline workflows, and accelerate risk and audit processes for enterprise GRC teams.

October 21, 2025

DebitMyData Unveils Human Energy Grid Amid Global AI Export Restrictions

DebitMyData has launched its Human Energy Grid platform, designed to provide ethically sourced and authenticated AI data, following recent global restrictions on AI chip exports.

October 21, 2025

Magic Raises $10M to Expand AI Platform for Hospitality

Magic has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau to expand its AI platform Loyalist, which helps restaurants personalize guest experiences.

October 21, 2025

CleanSpace Acquires TECHspace, Expands Life Sciences Capabilities

CleanSpace has acquired TECHspace, a Women Business Enterprise and Special Project Delivery firm, to strengthen its national platform in life sciences, healthcare, and advanced technology. TECHspace CEO Jennifer Biro joins CleanSpace as Chief Revenue Officer.

October 21, 2025

Blue Clay Health Adds Dr. Garth Graham and Ajai Sehgal as Executive Advisors

Blue Clay Health has expanded its leadership team by appointing Dr. Garth Graham and Ajai Sehgal as executive advisors, bringing expertise in healthcare, public health, and data systems to support the company’s coordinated care platform.

October 21, 2025

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