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India's Private Space Race Ignites: EtherealX's $21M Round is Less Important Than its $130M Backlog
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India's Private Space Race Ignites: EtherealX's $21M Round is Less Important Than its $130M Backlog

Analysis: Indian spacetech startup EtherealX's funding signals a major shift. We break down why its pre-launch contracts are the real story for the global launch market.

The AI Software Factory: Why Lovable's $6.6B Valuation Signals the End of Coding as We Know It
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The AI Software Factory: Why Lovable's $6.6B Valuation Signals the End of Coding as We Know It

Lovable's $330M raise from Nvidia and Google at a $6.6B valuation isn't just a funding round. It's a strategic bet on the AI software factory. Here's why.

Beijing's $40B Bet: Rewiring China's Innovation Engine for a New Tech Cold War
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Beijing's $40B Bet: Rewiring China's Innovation Engine for a New Tech Cold War

China's new $40B 'New Productive Forces' fund isn't just cash. It's a strategic shift to a state-guided venture model aimed at dominating future tech.

The $1.3B Signal: Chai Discovery Isn't Just Another Biotech Unicorn, It's a Bet on Re-platforming Pharma
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The $1.3B Signal: Chai Discovery Isn't Just Another Biotech Unicorn, It's a Bet on Re-platforming Pharma

Chai Discovery's $1.3B valuation isn't just funding; it's a bet on 'Generative Biology.' Our analysis explores the impact on pharma R&D and investors.

The Consumer AI Paradox: Why the Next Trillion-Dollar Market is Trapped Inside Your Phone
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The Consumer AI Paradox: Why the Next Trillion-Dollar Market is Trapped Inside Your Phone

Consumer AI seems stalled, but the problem isn't the tech—it's the smartphone. Discover why the next trillion-dollar market is waiting for a post-phone world.

Monzo’s Boardroom Shakeup: Why a Delayed IPO Could Unlock a Higher Valuation
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Monzo’s Boardroom Shakeup: Why a Delayed IPO Could Unlock a Higher Valuation

Monzo's CEO ouster reveals a strategic pivot from a quick IPO to a long-term global expansion. Here's what it means for investors and the fintech landscape.

MoEngage's $180M Round Isn't an IPO, But It's the Next Best Thing: A New Playbook for Late-Stage Tech
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MoEngage's $180M Round Isn't an IPO, But It's the Next Best Thing: A New Playbook for Late-Stage Tech

MoEngage's $180M funding isn't just another round. PRISM analyzes how its secondary-heavy deal signals a new, smarter playbook for late-stage tech startups.

Beyond Chatbots: Why a $1.3B AI Unicorn Signals a New Era for Drug Discovery
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Beyond Chatbots: Why a $1.3B AI Unicorn Signals a New Era for Drug Discovery

Chai Discovery's $1.3B valuation isn't just a funding round. It's proof that AI is moving from chatbots to designing life, creating a new breed of AI-native biotech.

Lovable's $6.6B Valuation: Why the 'Vibe Coding' Gold Rush is Reshaping Software Forever
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Lovable's $6.6B Valuation: Why the 'Vibe Coding' Gold Rush is Reshaping Software Forever

Swedish AI startup Lovable just tripled its valuation to $6.6B. Our analysis breaks down why this isn't just hype, but a fundamental shift in software development.

The Nuclear Revolution Won't Be Invented, It'll Be Manufactured: Inside Last Energy's $100M Bet
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The Nuclear Revolution Won't Be Invented, It'll Be Manufactured: Inside Last Energy's $100M Bet

Last Energy's $100M raise signals a major shift: solving AI's power crisis with mass-produced nuclear reactors based on old tech. This is a manufacturing play, not an R&D one.

Chai Discovery's $1.3B Valuation Isn't About Drugs—It's About the AI Platform Wars Invading Biotech
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Chai Discovery's $1.3B Valuation Isn't About Drugs—It's About the AI Platform Wars Invading Biotech

Chai Discovery's $130M raise at a $1.3B valuation isn't about a single drug. It's a strategic move by OpenAI's ecosystem to build the dominant AI platform for biotech.

The 'Flashlight App' Trap: VCs Warn Consumer AI Startups Face an Extinction-Level Event
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The 'Flashlight App' Trap: VCs Warn Consumer AI Startups Face an Extinction-Level Event

Top VCs warn most consumer AI startups are 'flashlight apps'—doomed to be absorbed by tech giants. Discover why the smartphone is a bottleneck and where the real investment opportunities lie.