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Despite the tight #venturecapital market, #unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. The list includes #ElonMusk’s xAI, which is already valued at a staggering $24 billion, as well as a good number of other #AI startups. But #cybersecurity, #healthtech and #fintech have also done well. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year!

👋 Say hello to a new fund on the block — Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, a new investment program dedicated to funding and developing the next generation of startups in cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and AI. Find out more about their plans in the following article 👇🏻 #investmentfund #investmentnews #fundingnews #startupfunding #startups #cybersecurity #dataanalytics #automation #artificialintelligence

49 US startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here’s the full list Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. The list includes Elon Musk’s xAI, which is already valued at a staggering $24 billion, as well as a good number of other AI startups. But cybersecurity, health tech and fintech have also done well. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year! https://lnkd.in/gwndTmQb

Just back from the 24Fintech Conference! It was awesome meeting startups and diving into the latest tech. From cool AI projects to fresh cybersecurity ideas, there’s a lot to be excited about. Can’t wait to see where these innovations lead! #24Fintech #DigitalTransformation #Startups

🎉 Exciting News: Your Compliances Joins INCIBE Emprende! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Your Compliances has been selected as one of the 10 startups to participate in the prestigious INCIBE Emprende acceleration program, led by the Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (INCIBE) and the European Centre for Business and Innovation (CEEI Valencia). This incredible six-month program is designed to empower startups committed to innovation and cybersecurity, providing tailored mentorship, expert guidance, and opportunities to grow and scale. For Your Compliances, this marks a new chapter in our mission to simplify EU compliance and ensure the secure handling of technical documentation and regulatory processes. 🚀 What this means for us: ✅ Access to top-tier mentorship in business development and cybersecurity. ✅ Opportunities to expand our network and reach within the European market. ✅ Strengthened expertise to better serve our clients in navigating European trade regulations and ensuring their products meet EU standards. We are grateful to INCIBE and CEEI Valencia for this opportunity and are excited to grow alongside other remarkable startups. A big thanks to everyone who has supported us on this journey! 📢 Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dssm6R92 #YourCompliances #INCIBEEmprende #EUCompliance #Cybersecurity #Startups #CEEMarking

The 2024 Winners in Artificial Intelligence Startup Industry Report by Startup Blink indicates that from 2018 to 2024, AI has attracted considerably greater investment than both Cloud and Cybersecurity combined, amassing a total of US$ 171.9 billion. This figure represents a 29% increase in funding compared to Enterprise Technology, which garnered US$ 122.8 billion. Click on the link to access the full report for further information. Link: https://lnkd.in/eWQ6pBcm #GetThere #Startups #Eswatini #Africa #AIStartups #StartupFunding.

Seattle-based security startup Edera, founded by Ariadne Conill, Emily Long, and Alex Zenla, raises $5M to introduce the world’s only secure-by-design Kubernetes and AI solution. Edera, launched to transform enterprise security, has successfully raised $5 million in a seed round led by 645 Ventures and Eniac Ventures, with participation from FPV Ventures, Generationship, Precursor Ventures, and Rosecliff. Angel investors include Joe Beda, Filippo Valsorda, Mandy Andress, Jeff Behl, Nikitha Suryadevara, Abby A., Dongting Yu, PhD, among others. The funding will support Edera’s mission to eliminate vulnerabilities in container workloads, enabling companies to achieve true multi-tenancy while saving millions in cloud costs. By leveraging type 1 hypervisor technology, Edera enhances security and operational efficiency for businesses using Kubernetes. With this investment, Edera aims to redefine the landscape of container security, making it accessible and effective for organizations worldwide. Jed Salazar James Petersen Theo Pavlich Lewis Denham-Parry

🚀 Spotlight on French Startups! Exciting news: Skyld has been featured in "13 French startups to watch outside of Paris, according to VCs." 👏 We’re thrilled to be recognized among such innovative companies! A huge thank you to Anais Monlong for highlighting us in Sifted within the vibrant tech ecosystem beyond the capital. We were delighted to be mentioned alongside our peers: Vema Hydrogen, Elixir Health, Aerleum, Tantor, CILKOA, Fungu'it’, HYCCO, eBikeLabs, Kotzilla, vorteX-io, DrugOptimal, and Ikomia. 🛡️At Skyld, we are specializing in protecting on-device AI models, particularly in Edge deployments. We enable companies to deploy their models confidently, without risking their security or privacy. 🔝Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/egAzYUFF #Innovation #FrenchTech #AI #CyberSecurity

Digital sovereignty, one way to look at it is at the most fundamental level, at the smallest component of the digital world, the packet. And that's what we do at NANO Corp. We call it deep observability. Realign knowledge with reality, see every device, every application in your infrastructure. Thanks to more than 120 communication protocols and 2400 applications included in our solution, we've always shown to our clients uncovered attack surface and surprises in their infrastructure. Autonomous monitoring and trust in your infrastructure whomever is your provider is the path to your digital sovereignty. Let's talk about it.

Big news for AI startups! Omri Casspi, former NBA player, just launched Swish Ventures —a $60M fund to back startups in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud tech. This is more than just funding—it’s a great example of how leadership and vision can translate across industries. Athletes like Casspi bring a fresh perspective, a competitive mindset, and a strong drive to win, which could be game-changing for startups looking to scale and innovate. 🌟 What do you think about athletes stepping into the tech world? We'd love to hear your thoughts! 👉 Check out the full story at TechCrunch. #AI #Startups #Innovation #TechFunding #Cybersecurity #CloudComputing