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Finnish startup Donut Lab has cleared its biggest credibility hurdle: independent testing by state-owned VTT confirms its solid-state battery is the real thing. What does this mean for the race to commercialize next-gen batteries?

Former Stripe employees launch Duna, raising €30M Series A to build global business identity infrastructure. Can they create the 'digital passport' for companies?

Cloud security startup Upwind reached $1.5B valuation in 4 years by taking an 'inside-out' approach to threat detection. Here's why their contrarian bet is paying off big.

Another, founded by Corina Marshall, raised $2.5 million in seed funding in 2026. The startup uses real-time data to help retail brands manage unsold inventory efficiently.

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, has filed for bankruptcy. We analyze the causes of its downfall, including the blocked Amazon acquisition and intense competition, and what it means for the US hardware industry.