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Mosaic Raises $18M To Expand AI Deal Modelling Platform
NewsApr 22, 2026

Mosaic Raises $18M To Expand AI Deal Modelling Platform

Fintech startup Mosaic raised $18 million in a Series A round led by Radical Ventures to accelerate its AI‑powered deal‑modelling platform. The funding will finance product enhancements and a push into adjacent markets such as investment banking and private credit. Mosaic’s solution...

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Bitcoin Jumps to $78K as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire
NewsApr 22, 2026

Bitcoin Jumps to $78K as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin surged past $78,000 on April 21 after President Donald Trump announced an extension of the Iran cease‑fire on his X account. The price had briefly retreated to $75,000 when Trump earlier suggested a possible U.S. strike on Iran, prompting...

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What Is a Crypto Wallet & How Does It Work? (Guide)
NewsApr 22, 2026

What Is a Crypto Wallet & How Does It Work? (Guide)

A crypto wallet functions as a digital bank account, storing the cryptographic keys that prove ownership of blockchain assets. It enables users to interact with decentralized applications, send and receive tokens, and view balances on a public ledger. Wallets fall...

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Reliable Robotics Raises $160M To Accelerate Autonomous Aircraft Systems
NewsApr 21, 2026

Reliable Robotics Raises $160M To Accelerate Autonomous Aircraft Systems

Reliable Robotics announced a $160 million financing round led by Nimble Partners, aimed at accelerating its autonomous aircraft system. The company already has commitments for more than 200 systems from commercial airlines and military customers, and is moving through an FAA‑approved...

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Tava Health Raises $40M Series C To Expand Mental Health Platform
NewsApr 21, 2026

Tava Health Raises $40M Series C To Expand Mental Health Platform

Tava Health announced a $40 million Series C round, bringing its total capital to roughly $73 million. The funding, led by Centana Growth Partners, will fuel the rollout of Symphony, an AI‑driven practice system that automates documentation, billing and scheduling...

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Why Remittances Are One of the Biggest Fintech Opportunities of the Decade
NewsApr 20, 2026

Why Remittances Are One of the Biggest Fintech Opportunities of the Decade

Remittances to low‑ and middle‑income countries hit roughly $685 billion in 2024, more than three times the $214.6 billion in official development assistance. The migrant population grew 10% between 2020 and 2024, pushing global remittance volumes up 36% to $899.7 billion. Fintech firms...

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Eigen Secures $15M Seed for ‘Mutual Friend’ AI Tool
NewsApr 20, 2026

Eigen Secures $15M Seed for ‘Mutual Friend’ AI Tool

San Francisco‑based Eigen emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed round led by Benchmark, backed by notable angels such as Pinterest co‑founder Ben Silbermann and Spotify’s co‑president Gustavo Söderström. The startup is building what it calls the world’s first “mutual...

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AI Crypto Mining in 2026: How Cloud-Based Mining Platforms Work
NewsApr 20, 2026

AI Crypto Mining in 2026: How Cloud-Based Mining Platforms Work

AI crypto mining has emerged in 2026 as a cloud‑based alternative to traditional hardware‑intensive Bitcoin mining. Platforms such as AngelBTC, ECOS, NiceHash, BitFuFu and Binance Pool use data‑driven algorithms to allocate hash power, optimize uptime and automate daily payouts. These...

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Expo Secures $45M and Unveils New Expo Agent Tool
NewsApr 17, 2026

Expo Secures $45M and Unveils New Expo Agent Tool

Expo, the open‑source leader behind React Native, closed a $45 million Series B round led by Georgian. The funding will fuel its new "agentic" strategy, including the rollout of Expo Agent, an AI‑powered assistant embedded in its CLI to bridge the gap...

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Cadence Expands AI And Robotic Partnerships With Nvidia And Google Cloud
NewsApr 17, 2026

Cadence Expands AI And Robotic Partnerships With Nvidia And Google Cloud

Cadence announced expanded AI and robotics collaborations with Nvidia and Google Cloud at its CadenceLIVE event. The partnership integrates Cadence’s multi‑physics simulation tools with Nvidia’s CUDA‑X libraries, Omniverse and Isaac frameworks, enabling high‑fidelity digital twins for chip design, robotics and...

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10 AI Forex Trading Bots in 2026: Features and Use Cases for Getting Started
NewsApr 17, 2026

10 AI Forex Trading Bots in 2026: Features and Use Cases for Getting Started

The 2026 guide surveys ten AI‑driven forex trading bots, ranging from beginner‑friendly platforms like MoneyFlare to advanced research environments such as QuantConnect. Each bot is evaluated on onboarding simplicity, automation depth, coding requirements, and compatibility with major platforms like MT4,...

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Joyful Health Raises $22M To Build Unified Financial Infrastructure
NewsApr 16, 2026

Joyful Health Raises $22M To Build Unified Financial Infrastructure

Joyful Health announced a $17 million Series A round, bringing its total capital to $22 million. The startup tackles the $125 billion annual revenue loss in U.S. healthcare caused by fragmented financial systems. By linking electronic health records, billing platforms, clearinghouses and bank accounts,...

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Glydways Raises $170M to Scale Transit Technology
NewsApr 15, 2026

Glydways Raises $170M to Scale Transit Technology

Glydways announced a $170 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of its autonomous, electric‑pod transit system. The capital will fund guideway construction, vehicle production, and pilot deployments in several cities. By offering point‑to‑point service on dedicated tracks, the...

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What Is CEX in Crypto? Guide to Centralized Exchanges
NewsApr 15, 2026

What Is CEX in Crypto? Guide to Centralized Exchanges

A centralized crypto exchange (CEX) is a platform run by a single corporate entity that holds users' private keys and matches buy‑sell orders on internal servers. By keeping funds in custodial hot or cold wallets, CEXs deliver fast, high‑frequency trading,...

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Turion Raises $75M+ To Scale Space Intelligence Infrastructure
NewsApr 15, 2026

Turion Raises $75M+ To Scale Space Intelligence Infrastructure

Turion Space announced a Series B round that raised over $75 million, led by Washington Harbour Partners. The funding will boost spacecraft production from eight to 40 units per year and expand its satellite fleet across low‑Earth and geostationary orbits. Turion’s...

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Adcendo Raises $75M to Advance Cancer Drug Pipeline
NewsApr 14, 2026

Adcendo Raises $75M to Advance Cancer Drug Pipeline

Adcendo, a Copenhagen‑Boston biotech focused on antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs), announced a $75 million Series C financing led by Jeito Capital. The capital will accelerate Phase 1 trials for three lead ADC candidates targeting tissue factor, uPARAP, and a preclinical asset. The round attracted...

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nEye.ai Raises $80M to Scale AI Optical Switching
NewsApr 14, 2026

nEye.ai Raises $80M to Scale AI Optical Switching

nEye.ai announced an $80 million Series C round, bringing its total capital to $152 million. The funding, led by Sutter Hill Ventures and joined by CapitalG, M12, Micron and others, will fuel a massive scale‑up of its patented SuperSwitch optical circuit switch chip....

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Payward Raises $200M to Expand Crypto Services Globally
NewsApr 14, 2026

Payward Raises $200M to Expand Crypto Services Globally

Payward, the parent of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, closed a $200 million financing round to accelerate its global growth. The funds will be allocated to upgrading infrastructure, bolstering cybersecurity, and launching advanced trading tools. Payward also plans to...

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6 AI Crypto Trading Bots Offering Free Access for Beginners & Passive Income Investors (2026)
NewsApr 14, 2026

6 AI Crypto Trading Bots Offering Free Access for Beginners & Passive Income Investors (2026)

The article reviews six AI‑driven crypto trading platforms for 2026, ranking them on automation, risk management, beginner friendliness, and passive‑income potential. AriseAlpha tops the list with a perfect 9.0 score, emphasizing automated portfolio management and risk controls. Other notable contenders...

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Ratio Secures $100M to Solve B2B Tech Cash Flow Issues
NewsApr 14, 2026

Ratio Secures $100M to Solve B2B Tech Cash Flow Issues

San Francisco fintech Ratio announced a $100 million credit facility alongside a $15.8 million venture round, bolstering its ability to bridge the cash‑flow gap for B2B SaaS and AI firms. The funding arrives after Ratio became GAAP‑profitable in August 2025 and posted...

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Primepoint Raises $10M to Scale Construction Intelligence Platform
NewsApr 14, 2026

Primepoint Raises $10M to Scale Construction Intelligence Platform

Primepoint announced a $10 million seed round, split into an initial $4 million and a follow‑on $6 million, led by Penny Jar Capital, NextView Ventures and Navitas Capital. The capital will accelerate its AI‑driven construction intelligence platform that reads drawings, links them to...

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Elevate Secures $50M Energy Transition Funding for Data Centres
NewsApr 13, 2026

Elevate Secures $50M Energy Transition Funding for Data Centres

Elevate Renewables has secured a $50 million supplier‑finance facility arranged by Rabobank to fund solar and battery projects across the United States. The financing improves working‑capital efficiency, enabling faster procurement of equipment for data‑centre‑adjacent renewable assets. Elevate’s Prospect Power Storage project...

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Vivatides Therapeutics Raises $54M for RNA Expansion
NewsApr 13, 2026

Vivatides Therapeutics Raises $54M for RNA Expansion

Vivatides Therapeutics announced a $54 million Series A round, led by Qiming Venture Partners and backed by several other investors. The funding will accelerate its proprietary extrahepatic delivery platform, designed to transport RNA molecules such as siRNA and antisense oligonucleotides beyond the...

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Quartzy Raises $23 Million Funding to Expand Life Sciences Procurement Platform
NewsApr 13, 2026

Quartzy Raises $23 Million Funding to Expand Life Sciences Procurement Platform

Quartzy announced a $23 million Series B round led by Avenue Capital Group and BroadOak Capital Partners. The funding will fuel expansion of its integrated procurement platform, which already serves over 3,000 research organizations and offers access to more than 10 million products...

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Critical Loop Raises $26M to Accelerate Flexible Power Expansion
NewsApr 13, 2026

Critical Loop Raises $26M to Accelerate Flexible Power Expansion

Critical Loop announced a $26 million financing round, lifting its total capital to $49 million. The funds will accelerate deployment of its modular microgrid platform, which bundles storage, generation and the Cygnus controller into a portable 1 MW CLB‑5100 system. The company is...

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Altilium Secures £18.5M to Scale EV Battery Recycling
NewsApr 10, 2026

Altilium Secures £18.5M to Scale EV Battery Recycling

Altilium announced a £18.5 million (£≈$23.5 million) funding round to accelerate its proprietary EV battery recycling technology and build a large‑scale plant in the UK. The capital will expand infrastructure, allowing the company to process thousands of tonnes of spent lithium‑ion batteries...

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Overview of 7 Free AI Stock Trading Bots: Features and Performance (2026)
NewsApr 10, 2026

Overview of 7 Free AI Stock Trading Bots: Features and Performance (2026)

The article reviews seven free AI stock‑trading bots available in 2026, outlining each platform’s core features, from fully automated execution to AI‑driven alerts and robo‑advisory services. It highlights MoneyFlare’s machine‑learning presets, TradeSanta’s user‑friendly interface, 3Commas’ deep customization, Pionex’s low‑fee high‑frequency...

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Elorian Raises $55M to Scale Visual Reasoning AI
NewsApr 10, 2026

Elorian Raises $55M to Scale Visual Reasoning AI

Elorian announced a $55 million seed round that lifts its valuation to $300 million, with participation from Striker Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Altimeter and strategic backing from NVIDIA and AI luminary Jeff Dean. The capital will fund expansion of research teams, engineering hires,...

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Oricell Therapeutics Raises $110 Million to Advance Global Cell Therapy Development
NewsApr 10, 2026

Oricell Therapeutics Raises $110 Million to Advance Global Cell Therapy Development

Oricell Therapeutics announced a $110 million pre‑IPO financing round aimed at accelerating its global cell‑therapy program. The capital will fund expanded clinical trials, manufacturing upgrades, and a broader market rollout, especially for its lead liver‑cancer therapy that is nearing pivotal studies....

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Aurascape Raises $50M to Secure Enterprise AI Applications
NewsApr 9, 2026

Aurascape Raises $50M to Secure Enterprise AI Applications

Aurascape emerged from stealth after closing a $50 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and Mayfield Fund. The startup, founded by cybersecurity veterans from Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks and Netskope, is building an AI‑native security platform that monitors and controls...

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Sedron Technologies Raises $500M to Scale Waste-to-Resource Upcycling
NewsApr 9, 2026

Sedron Technologies Raises $500M to Scale Waste-to-Resource Upcycling

Sedron Technologies announced a $500 million financing round to accelerate deployment of its Varcor up‑cycling platform across North America. The capital will fund new manufacturing capacity, a biosolids‑upcycling plant in Florida slated for 2028, and additional agricultural sites serving large dairy...

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Chapter Secures $100M to Bridge Seniors and AI Tech
NewsApr 9, 2026

Chapter Secures $100M to Bridge Seniors and AI Tech

Chapter, a New York‑based AgeTech startup, closed a $100 million Series E round led by Generation Investment Management, with participation from Fifth Down Capital, 8VC, Stripes, Addition and Susa Ventures. The funding backs its AI‑native platform that scans more than 24,000 Medicare...

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AfterQuery Raises $30M To Expand AI Data Solutions
NewsApr 9, 2026

AfterQuery Raises $30M To Expand AI Data Solutions

AfterQuery announced a $30 million Series A round that values the applied‑data lab at $300 million. The funding will fuel expansion of its expert network, hiring, and enterprise solutions. The company already works with nearly 100,000 vetted professionals and has surpassed a $100 million...

By Ventureburn
CertifID Raises $47.5M To Strengthen Real Estate Fraud Protection
NewsApr 9, 2026

CertifID Raises $47.5M To Strengthen Real Estate Fraud Protection

Austin‑based CertifID announced a $47.5 million Series C round led by Centana Growth Partners, earmarked for scaling operations and product development. The funding will support expansion into new markets and the launch of advanced fraud‑prevention tools that combine software, insurance and recovery...

By Ventureburn
Crypto Volatility Is Not Your Biggest Trading Risk
NewsApr 9, 2026

Crypto Volatility Is Not Your Biggest Trading Risk

Crypto traders often focus on price swings, but the biggest risk is regulatory and jurisdictional uncertainty. Platforms operating without clear legal standing can freeze funds or become inaccessible, as seen in DeFi collapses and cross‑border restrictions. Ongoing ambiguity between the...

By Ventureburn
How AI and Data Analytics Are Driving Payout Optimization Across Platforms
NewsApr 9, 2026

How AI and Data Analytics Are Driving Payout Optimization Across Platforms

Payout optimization has shifted from a back‑office task to a real‑time business imperative, with AI and analytics now guiding speed, cost, and fraud decisions. Global real‑time payments surged 42% in 2023 and are projected to exceed 511 billion transactions by 2028,...

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Pharos Raises $44M to Expand Its On-Chain Economy
NewsApr 9, 2026

Pharos Raises $44M to Expand Its On-Chain Economy

Pharos announced a $44 million financing round, bringing its total capital to $52 million as it prepares a Layer‑1 blockchain for regulated tokenised assets. The funds will accelerate development of a high‑throughput mainnet designed for institutional finance, with a launch slated later...

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Livid Raises $10M to Build an Ad-Free Video Hosting Alternative
NewsApr 9, 2026

Livid Raises $10M to Build an Ad-Free Video Hosting Alternative

Livid announced a $10 million Series A round to launch an ad‑free video‑hosting platform aimed at creators and small businesses. The funding comes from the original team behind a major live‑streaming service that sold its previous platform. Livid introduced L.O.V.E., a one‑click...

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Sidewinder Therapeutics Raises $137 Million to Advance Bispecific ADCs
NewsApr 8, 2026

Sidewinder Therapeutics Raises $137 Million to Advance Bispecific ADCs

Sidewinder Therapeutics announced a $137 million Series B round, surpassing expectations and bringing its total capital to $162 million. The round was led by Frazier Life Sciences and Novartis Venture Fund, with participation from OrbiMed, DCVC Bio, Goldman Sachs, and others. The funding...

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NOVA Raises $1.45B for North American Infrastructure Investments
NewsApr 7, 2026

NOVA Raises $1.45B for North American Infrastructure Investments

NOVA Infrastructure announced the final close of its second fund at $1.45 billion, exceeding the original target by more than 30% and more than doubling the roughly $600 million raised for Fund I. The fund, led by founder Chris Beall, will target middle‑market...

By Ventureburn
E2 Raises $80M to Advance Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
NewsApr 7, 2026

E2 Raises $80M to Advance Pulmonary Embolism Treatment

Endovascular Engineering (E2) announced an oversubscribed $80 million Series C round, co‑led by Gilde Healthcare and Norwest, to accelerate commercialization of its Hēlo® Thrombectomy Platform for pulmonary embolism. The device’s dual‑action, small‑profile catheter enables single‑pass clot removal, promising faster procedures and reduced...

By Ventureburn
Modus Raises $85M To Advance AI Audit Technology
NewsApr 7, 2026

Modus Raises $85M To Advance AI Audit Technology

Modus announced an $85 million financing round that combines a seed and Series A round to accelerate its AI‑native audit platform. The capital will fund further development of automation tools and enable majority‑stake acquisitions of advisory entities linked to accounting firms. Modus...

By Ventureburn
Is Cloud Mining Legitimate? Overview of 5 Cloud Mining Platforms (April 2026)
NewsApr 7, 2026

Is Cloud Mining Legitimate? Overview of 5 Cloud Mining Platforms (April 2026)

Cloud mining lets investors rent hash power instead of buying hardware, offering a passive‑income alternative as Bitcoin mining costs rise. The April 2026 guide evaluates five platforms—AngelBTC, ECOS, Binance, NiceHash, and StormGain—highlighting their ease of use, income stability, and earnings...

By Ventureburn
Superhuman Email Review 2026: Is It a Good Video & Image AI Generator?
NewsApr 6, 2026

Superhuman Email Review 2026: Is It a Good Video & Image AI Generator?

Superhuman is a premium email overlay that replaces Gmail or Outlook with a keyboard‑first, ultra‑fast interface. It bundles AI features such as auto‑summarize, Ask AI, and context‑aware reply drafting, promising up to four hours of weekly time savings. Pricing starts at...

By Ventureburn
AccuQuant Secures $20 Million To Advance AI Infrastructure
NewsApr 3, 2026

AccuQuant Secures $20 Million To Advance AI Infrastructure

AccuQuant announced a $20 million financing round to speed up its AI‑driven financial infrastructure. The capital will fund enhancements to its data‑analysis engines, low‑latency trading execution, and overall platform scalability. Backed by investors experienced in digital assets and fintech, the...

By Ventureburn
Syneron Bio Raises $150M for Peptide Drug Platform
NewsApr 3, 2026

Syneron Bio Raises $150M for Peptide Drug Platform

Syneron Bio announced a $150 million Series B round, led by an undisclosed international life‑sciences fund and co‑led by Decheng Capital and CDH VCG. The round attracted sovereign‑wealth investors such as ADIA and Temasek’s True Light Capital, alongside existing backers including AstraZeneca....

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Glimpse $35M Funding Boost for AI‑Driven Retail Automation
NewsApr 3, 2026

Glimpse $35M Funding Boost for AI‑Driven Retail Automation

Glimpse, a Y Combinator‑backed AI startup focused on retail finance automation, closed a $35 million Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing its total capital to roughly $52 million. The funding backs its machine‑learning platform that streamlines invoice deductions, chargebacks and dispute...

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Monarch Quantum Raises $55M to Scale Photonics Infrastructure
NewsApr 2, 2026

Monarch Quantum Raises $55M to Scale Photonics Infrastructure

Monarch Quantum announced a $55 million Series A round led by Serendipity Capital to expand its integrated photonics platform for quantum hardware. The San‑Diego startup, founded in 2026, already boasts over $115 million in combined customer contracts and investor commitments, including $60 million in...

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Carbon Upcycling Technologies Raises $10M To Advance Low-Carbon Cement Systems
NewsApr 2, 2026

Carbon Upcycling Technologies Raises $10M To Advance Low-Carbon Cement Systems

Carbon Upcycling Technologies announced a $10 million financing round led by ATEL Ventures to commercialize its low‑carbon cement platform. The capital will fund the company’s first on‑site carbon capture facility at a major cement plant in Mississauga, slated to begin operations...

By Ventureburn