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💻 Resources of the Week

In this section, you will find the best resources that we have seen in the last week. All of them help you grow your startup from 0 to 1.

🔥 The 2025 fundraising guide, backed by research, facts & figures

Data-driven strategies to help your startup secure the right investment when it matters most.

🔥 The definitive framework to find your next scalable user acquisition channel

Growth experts from Pinterest, Meta, and Descript reveal how to scale user acquisition effectively.

🔥 Guide to creating a winning social media strategy

A step-by-step guide to help startups set goals, engage audiences, and pick the best platforms.

🔥 How to build a high-performance sales culture without burning out your team

Tips to build a winning sales culture, without burning out your team.

⚙️ Founder Tool of the Week

In this section, we share one tool that helps you build your startup.

🎬 Otto

These AI agents research companies, enrich data, and analyze documents, instantly, using a native table interface.

📕 Interesting read

David Senra, host of the Founders Podcast, explores timeless lessons from history's top entrepreneurs. From embracing audacity to understanding that "money comes naturally as a result of service," these insights offer valuable guidance for today's business leaders.

💼 Get a Startup Job

🟢 Care.com is looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant

🟢 ClinChoice is looking for a Director of Business Development

🟢 Constellation is looking for a Designer

🟢 SwagUp is looking for a Head of Marketing

🟢 Blue Water Thinking is looking for a Medical Support Assistant

🗒️ Best Startup News of the Week

🗒️ Mark Cuban says AI is never the answer; it's a tool

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban believes that artificial intelligence isn't a cure-all but rather a tool to be leveraged, urging businesses to integrate it thoughtfully rather than viewing it as a standalone solution.

🗒️ Y Combinator founders raising less money signal a 'vibe shift,' VC says

Venture capitalists observe a 'vibe shift' as Y Combinator startups opt for leaner funding rounds, reflecting a strategic move towards sustainability over rapid scaling.

🗒️ OpenAI unveils new tools for AI development

OpenAI introduced a new API and open-source SDK to streamline the creation of AI agents, alongside tools like web and file search functionalities, giving developers more robust AI capabilities.

🗒️ Venture capital firm Bessemer raises $350 million for second India fund

Bessemer Venture Partners secured $350 million for its second India-focused fund, targeting investments in AI-driven enterprises, fintech, and consumer brands. The move shows the growing confidence in India's startup ecosystem.

🗒️ EU tech founders unite to battle startup 'brain drain' to US

European tech leaders launched 'Project Europe,' a €10 million fund offering €200,000 grants to young entrepreneurs. The idea is to curb the migration of startup talent to the U.S. and bolster local innovation.

🗒️ Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO

Intel named industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO. The company assigned him the task of steering Intel through the competitive challenges in the semiconductor sector and revitalizing its market position.

🗒️ Google, Stanford and the IDF: professional backgrounds of unicorn founders

An analysis reveals that many unicorn startup founders share backgrounds linked to institutions like Google, Stanford University, and the Israeli Defense Forces. The study highlights how background plays a key role in entrepreneurial success.

🗒️ Storytelling is the 'make or break' skill founders are lacking

Experts stress that mastering storytelling can make or break a founder’s ability to raise funds, attract talent, and grow their business.

🗒️ SpaceX stable on private market as Tesla and public spacetechs plunge

As Tesla and public spacetech stocks plunge, SpaceX valuation remains stable in the private market, reflecting investor confidence in its long-term prospects.

🦄 Mega Funding Rounds of the Week

➡️ Darwinbox, a company whose software helps companies handle tasks like hiring, payroll, employee engagement, and performance tracking.

Raised: $140 million round co-led by KKR and Partners Group, with Gravity Holdings also participating.

➡️ Epirus, a startup that develops advanced microwave technology designed to disable electronic devices, including drones and drone swarms.

Raised: $200 million Series D round co-led by 8VC and Washington Harbour Partners, with additional participation from Gaingels and General Dynamics Land Systems.

➡️ Quantexa, a startup that helps banks, insurance companies, telecommunications firms, and government agencies connect and analyze large amounts of data to detect fraud, understand customer behavior, and manage risks.

Raised: $175 million Series F round at a $2.6 billion post-money valuation, led by Teachers' Venture Growth, with previous investor British Patient Capital also participating.

➡️ Shield AI, a company that builds drones and AI software for military use.

Raised: $240 million round at a $5.3 billion post-money valuation, with investors including L3Harris, Hanwha Aerospace, and previous investors Andreessen Horowitz, U.S. Innovative Technology, and Washington Harbour.

➡️ Turing, a startup that collaborates with leading AI labs to enhance advanced model capabilities, including reasoning, coding, and multimodal processing.

Raised: $111 million Series E round at a $2.2 billion valuation, led by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, with Westbridge Capital, Sozo Ventures, Uphonest Capital, AltaIR Capital, Amino Capital, Plug and Play, MVP Ventures, Fortius Ventures, Gaingels, and Mastodon Capital Management also participating.

➡️ ReflectionAI, a startup founded by former Google DeepMind researchers that is focused on creating super-intelligent autonomous systems, starting with developing AI agents capable of autonomous coding.

Raised: $130 million in seed and Series A rounds. Sequoia Capital and CRV led the $25 million seed, while CRV and Lightspeed Venture Partners co-led the $105 million Series A at a $555 million post-money valuation. Additional investors include Nvidia, Reid Hoffman, and Alexandr Wang.

➡️ 4C Medical, a company that is developing minimally invasive treatments for structural heart diseases, focusing on mitral regurgitation.

Raised: $175 million Series D round, led by Boston Scientific.

➡️ Celestial AI, a startup that uses light to transfer data within and between chips to enhance performance and energy efficiency in AI data centers.

Raised: $250 million Series C1 at a $2.5 billion valuation, led by Fidelity Management & Research, with BlackRock, Maverick Silicon, Tiger Global Management, and Lip-Bu Tan as well as previous investors AMD Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Temasek, Xora Innovation, Porsche Automobil Holding, and The Engine Ventures also investing.

➡️ Cybereason, a company that uses AI-powered tools to monitor networks, detect malicious activity, and automate responses to security threats.

Raised: $120 million round, led by SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital.

➡️ Dexterity, a startup that uses AI-powered robots to automate the physical tasks in warehouses, including sorting, packaging, and moving goods.

Raised: $220 million Series D round, co-led by Fidelity and SoftBank Vision Fund, with participation from DCVC and Palo Alto Ventures.

➡️ Lila Sciences, a startup that uses AI to analyze data, design experiments, and direct robotic systems to carry out experiments in life, chemical, and materials sciences.

Raised: $200 million seed round. Flagship Pioneering led the round, with participation from General Catalyst, March Capital, ARK Venture Fund, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Blue Horizon Advisors, the State of Michigan Retirement System, Modi Ventures, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

➡️ Nirvana Insurance, a startup that provides commercial trucking insurance that utilizes AI and telematics to enhance fleet safety and offer personalized coverage.

Raised: $80 million Series C round at an $830 million post-money valuation, led by General Catalyst, with previous investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Valor Equity Partners also participating.

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