American Entrepreneurship Today

🚀 Big milestone for Mercury: $300M Series C at a $3.5B valuation! With 10 straight quarters of profitability, $500M in annual revenue, and 200K+ businesses served, Mercury is proving that fintech can scale and sustain. Their “one banking account” model is redefining how companies manage money—integrating banking, credit, and software in one powerful platform. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Coatue, Andreessen Horowitz & more, Mercury is just getting started. 💸 Read the full story 👇 #Fintech #Startups #VC #Banking #Mercury #SeriesC #Growth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Funding #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth

🚀 CoreWeave’s IPO isn't just a financial milestone—it’s a major leap for New Jersey’s AI future. From raising $1.5B on the Nasdaq to becoming a founding partner of the NJ AI Hub alongside Microsoft and Princeton University, CoreWeave is shaping the East Coast's AI landscape in a big way. With deep investments in infrastructure, research, and workforce development, this is more than a tech success story—it’s a blueprint for regional innovation. 📍 Proud to see New Jersey emerging as a national leader in AI. #AI #IPO #CoreWeave #Innovation #TechEcosystem #NewJersey #AIHub #PublicPrivatePartnership #Startups #AIInfrastructure #WorkforceDevelopment #Princeton #Microsoft #NJEDA #TechLeadership #CloudComputing #AIResearch #ArtificialIntelligence

🚀 Nexthop AI launches from stealth with $110M in funding to build the next generation of AI infrastructure for the world’s largest cloud providers. Backed by Lightspeed, Kleiner Perkins, Battery Ventures, and more, Nexthop AI is rethinking networking from the ground up—delivering custom hardware, hardened NOS, and optimized interconnects to power hyperscale AI clusters. As AI workloads push infrastructure to its limits, Nexthop AI is stepping up with the agility, scale, and efficiency hyperscalers need to stay ahead. ⚡ #AIInfrastructure #CloudComputing #Hyperscalers #Networking #DeepTech #StealthStartup #DataCenters #AIHardware #CloudInfrastructure #VentureCapital #NextGenTech #SONiC #TechNews #AIRevolution #startups #funding #founders

🚨 Big news in healthcare innovation: Silna Health has raised $27M to fix one of the most broken parts of the U.S. healthcare system — prior authorizations. Their AI-powered platform is slashing insurance approval times from weeks to hours, already helping 50,000+ patients get faster access to critical care. With backing from Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, and founders of Ramp, Opendoor, and Eight Sleep, Silna is modernizing a process that hasn’t changed since the 1970s — and giving doctors back time to focus on what matters: patient care. #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #AIinHealthcare #StartupFunding #PriorAuthorization #RevenueCycleManagement #DigitalHealth #PatientCare #HealthEquity #HealthTechStartups

🚀 Big news in cybersecurity and enterprise tech: Island has raised $250M in Series E funding, pushing its valuation to $4.8B in under five years since launching in 2020. By reimagining the browser as a secure, enterprise-grade workspace, Island is transforming how organizations approach productivity, IT efficiency, and cybersecurity. The Enterprise Browser isn't just a tool—it's a platform powering secure, seamless digital work across industries. With 450+ customers and ARR doubling annually, Island is quickly becoming an enterprise essential. Congrats to the team on this incredible milestone! 💡🔐 #Cybersecurity #EnterpriseTech #StartupFunding #SeriesE #BrowserInnovation #TechNews #DigitalTransformation #Infosec #SaaS #ZeroTrust #FutureOfWork #VentureCapital #EnterpriseSoftware #ITSecurity

⛳️ Big swing for the future of golf! Good Good Golf just raised $45M to expand its global footprint across media, retail, and live experiences. With 1.75M+ YouTube subscribers and a thriving fanbase, the brand is redefining golf for a new generation—merging content, commerce, and culture. Backed by Creator Sports Capital, Omaha Productions, and more, this funding powers the next wave of growth in digital entertainment and lifestyle-driven sports. From viral videos to sold-out gear and live competitions, Good Good Golf is proving what’s possible in the creator economy. #GoodGoodGolf #CreatorEconomy #GolfLifestyle #SportsMedia #FanDriven #StartupFunding #RetailInnovation #GenZGolf #DigitalMedia #LiveExperiences #ContentCreators #PeytonManning #VentureCapital #SportsBusiness #GolfReimagined #YouTubeCreators

🚀 Big news for Tennessee’s tech future! Zayo Group is investing $90M to expand its fiber infrastructure across the state—fueling innovation, education, and economic growth. This upgrade will power startups, research institutions, and tech companies with the robust digital backbone they need to scale. From Chattanooga to Nashville, this is a major step in bridging the urban-rural divide and unlocking opportunity statewide. Zayo’s commitment to high-speed connectivity supports everything from AI and cloud computing to digital learning and remote work. Tennessee’s rise as a tech hub just got a serious boost. #TennesseeTech #DigitalInfrastructure #Startups #Innovation #FiberNetwork #EconomicDevelopment #Zayo #TechForGood #BroadbandForAll #FutureOfWork #EdTech #AI #CloudComputing #DigitalEquity #RuralConnectivity #TechEcosystem

🚀 STATION DC is officially open for membership applications! 🎉 DC’s premier tech and policy innovation hub is bringing together the brightest minds in startups, venture capital, government, and industry. With exclusive access to policymakers, strategic briefings, and a powerhouse network, this is the place where innovation meets impact. 🔹 General Membership is now open for startups, VCs, non-profits, military, and corporate leaders. 🔹 Delta Force: A select cohort of DC’s most promising founders gaining unparalleled access to policy and innovation leaders. 🔹 Build in DC Summit this July—shaping the future of frontier industries. Secure your spot at stationdc.com and be part of the movement where technology and policy converge. #Innovation #TechPolicy #Startups #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurGrowth #VentureCapital #AI #DefenseTech #Energy #DCtech #BuildinDC #STATIONDC #EntrepreneurSuccess

🚀 Accenture is accelerating the AI revolution with its expanded AI Refinery platform — introducing a powerful no-code AI agent builder and over 50 industry-specific AI agent solutions powered by NVIDIA. From streamlining underwriting in insurance to transforming call centers in telecom, these AI agents are designed for real-world, high-impact use cases across industries. With this move, agentic AI becomes more accessible than ever — enabling businesses to deploy, adapt, and scale intelligent agents without writing a single line of code. 🔍 AI is no longer a future vision — it's happening now. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #GenerativeAI #NoCode #EnterpriseAI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #NVIDIA #Accenture #AIAgents #Industry40 #FutureOfWork #BusinessTransformation #CloudComputing #SaaS #TechNews #AIinBusiness #AIForGood

🌱 Transformation starts here. This year, the 2025 Good Soil Forum is bringing purpose-driven growth to the spotlight—with none other than Oprah Winfrey joining T.D. Jakes for an exclusive fireside chat. Held at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, this game-changing event is more than just a forum—it's a movement built to fuel economic empowerment, especially for historically underserved entrepreneurs. 🔥 With a $500K Capital Pitch Competition presented by Wells Fargo, powerful networking opportunities, and a star-studded lineup including: John Hope Bryant Jerry Lorenzo Wallstreet Trapper JANELL STEPHENS Mahisha Dellinger …this is where bold dreams turn into real results. 📈 The goal? Help 1 million entrepreneurs generate $1M in revenue in the next decade. Because when planted in Good Soil, businesses don’t just grow—they thrive. The Good Soil Movement T.D. Jakes Group #GoodSoilForum #Entrepreneurship #OprahWinfrey #Leadership #TransformationAgenda #SmallBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #TDJakes #GenerationalWealth #PitchCompetition #Networking #UnderservedEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth