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.
Stay up to date with the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magic has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Lerer Hippeau to expand its AI platform Loyalist, which helps restaurants personalize guest experiences.
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.
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.