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August 24, 2026
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EverestLabs Launches First-Ever Agentic AI Platform For Materials Processing, Recovery and Recycling Facilities
EverestLabs is launching Navigator, the first-ever multi-agent AI platform purposely-built for material processing, recovery and recycling facilities, a major upgrade for a sector that is one of the largest and least-digitized layers of the materials economy. Original article posted here:…
August 10, 2026
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Schneider Electric to Acquire AiDash for $350 Million
For original article see here: https://www.esgtoday.com/schneider-electric-acquires-grid-resilience-solutions-provider-aidash-for-350-million/ ESG Today – Global energy technology company Schneider Electric announced an agreement to acquire satellite data and AI-powered risk intelligence…
June 15, 2026
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Why Universal Waste Systems chooses EverestLabs
For the original article, click here Two robotic sorters developed by EverestLabs have made a major impact at Universal Waste Systems Inc.’s material recovery facility (MRF) in Santa Fe Springs, California. In fact, Facility Manager Gabe Rizo says the company is considering adding more. “[The…
May 7, 2026
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Why We Invested in Opsmill
Large enterprises operate hundreds, sometimes thousands, of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) spread across data centers, cloud environments, and offices worldwide. Each device has its own configuration defining how traffic flows and what security rules apply. Yet…
May 5, 2026
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Why We Invested in XCaliber Health
Healthcare has a productivity problem that more money and more people alone cannot fix. Providers are spending and hiring at record levels, yet staff are more burned out, workflows are slower, and patients feel it. The causes are many, including aging populations, a sicker post-pandemic patient…
May 5, 2026
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XCaliber Health Raises $6.5M to Replace Healthcare’s Point Solutions with an Agentic Operating System
For original article, click here. ANDOVER, Mass., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XCaliber Health (XCaliber), the agentic operating system purpose-built to reduce administrative burden, cut millions in operational waste, and improve the quality of clinical care delivered to patients, today announced…
March 30, 2026
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Firmly Launches Firmly Connect, the First Agentic Commerce Platform that Allows Merchants to Directly Connect to Any Agent or Agentic Marketing Channel Without Deploying Any Code
For original article, click here. Firmly Connect enables merchants to quickly become “agentic commerce-ready” within hours to sell across AI shopping agents, platforms, and publishers, which are widely projected to become a $3–5 trillion agentic commerce economy within the next five years Firmly…
March 11, 2026
Portfolio News
Exclusive: Virtana customizes its observability platform for AI workloads
Virtana introduced a new application observability capability designed to track performance problems across the full technology stack from application code to infrastructure, networks, storage and artificial intelligence workloads, an approach the company says addresses gaps in other application…
January 28, 2026
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Fiddler Raises $30M Series C to Deliver the First Control Plane for AI
For original article, click here. PALO ALTO, Calif.—January 27, 2026—Fiddler AI, the enterprise AI observability and security platform, today announced it has raised $30 million in Series C funding led by RPS Ventures, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Lux…
December 8, 2025
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Why We Invested in Percepto: Autonomy for the World’s Most Critical Infrastructure
Across energy, utilities, mining, and heavy industry, the physical world is under growing operational strain. Infrastructure built decades ago now operates under new constraints: extreme weather, aging assets, expanding regulatory requirements, and accelerating demand driven in part by AI-era…
November 19, 2025
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Constella Intelligence Earns Best in Class in Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2025 Dark Web Threat Intelligence Vendor Scorecard
For original article, click here. 2025 Dark Web Threat Intelligence Vendor Scorecard SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Javelin Strategy & Research today released its 2025 Dark Web Threat Intelligence Vendor Scorecard, evaluating eight leading vendors across five key categories of…
November 6, 2025
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Firmly Launches Platform That Eases Merchant Adoption of Agentic Commerce
For original article click here. Firmly has launched a platform designed to make it easier for merchants to adopt agentic commerce. The new Buy Now platform standardizes the emerging protocols for agentic AI commerce and enables merchants to make their products shoppable across all digital…
October 29, 2025
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Lyzr Raises $8M Series A Led to Build Agentic Operating Systems for Enterprise Functions
For original article click here. Lyzr, an enterprise agentic AI infrastructure company, today announced that it has raised an $8 million Series A funding round led by global venture fund Rocketship The investment will support the company’s mission to enable enterprises to evolve from deploying…
September 30, 2025
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Announcing Datawizz Seed Raise
For original article, click here. We are excited to announce Datawizz’s $12.5M Seed round led by Human Capital – to further our journey of making AI efficient, economical and sustainable. Datawizz drives a >85% reduction in AI cost by replacing generic LLMs with Specialized Language Models.…
September 23, 2025
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Platform.sh evolves into Upsun, the cloud application platform built for humans and robots
For original article, click here. Formerly Platform.sh, Upsun builds on proven foundations of reliability, compliance, and sustainability while introducing new capabilities to power AI-assisted development and enterprise-scale modernization. 23 September 2025, San Francisco and Paris –…
September 18, 2025
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Uber Partners with Flytrex to Launch Drone Delivery
For original article, click here. September 18, 2025 Investment underscores Uber’s first step into autonomous aerial logistics SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Flytrex, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership and Uber’s first investment in drone…
August 29, 2025
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COVU Raises an additional $16 Million to ExpandAI-Native Insurance Platform and Offer Strategic Exit Options to Agency Partners
For original article click here. San Francisco, CA – August, 2025 – COVU, the AI-native operating system for insurance, today announced it has raised $16 million in new capital, including equity and growth financing. This brings the company’s total funding to around $50 million to date, fueling…
August 27, 2025
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Sonitor and Tagnos Announce Strategic Merger
For original article click here. Paving the Way for Enhanced Healthcare Technology Solutions Strategic combination brings together Sonitor’s high-precision RTLS and Tagnos’s workflow intelligence software to transform asset tracking, patient flow, and staff safety OSLO, Norway & SAN JOSE, CA –…
August 11, 2025
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HG Insights acquires MadKudu and unveils its Revenue Growth Agentic Ecosystem to usher in a new era of AI-powered GTM
For original article, click here. HG Insights Launches Industry’s First Agentic Ecosystem to Transform B2B Sales and RevOps GTM SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HG Insights, the global leader in Revenue Growth Intelligence, today announced the launch of its Revenue Growth Agentic Ecosystem,…
June 27, 2025
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Hybrid Infrastructure: Virtana President & CEO Paul Appleby, Live at Nasdaq
For original article, click here. Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on June 23 at Nasdaq MarketSite with Paul Appleby, President and Chief Executive Officer at Virtana. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the importance of observability and why…
June 27, 2025
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DoorDash and Flytrex Launch Drone Delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
For original article click here. Following a successful pilot, partnership offers all-day drone delivery and industry-leading carrying capacity. DoorDash and Flytrex announced the launch of their drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, expanding upon a successful pilot…
June 20, 2025
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Fairly AI acquires Anch.AI to launch Asenion
For original article, click here. ‍Canadian tech firm acquires Swedish AI start-up to deliver an end-to-end, scalable and universal AI Governance solution – a reliable fast-track to the EU AI Act and beyond. As the EU AI Act is put into practice and businesses across the globe are grappling with…
May 14, 2025
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Virtana Acquires Zenoss to Deliver the Industry’s Deepest and Broadest Observability Platform
For original article click here. Virtana, the leader in deep hybrid-infrastructure observability, today announced it has acquired Zenoss, a pioneer in real-time IT service monitoring and a leader in AI-powered event intelligence. This strategic acquisition aims to bridge the gap between service…
April 29, 2025
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Earnix, the Category Leader in Dynamic AI for the Insurance Industry, Acquires Zelros to Transform Insurers’ Business Performance
For original article, click here. (BOSTON and PARIS, April 29, 2025) – Earnix, the leading Dynamic AI platform for Insurance, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zelros, a pioneer in Generative AI for insurers and banks. This innovative collaboration will bring…
April 25, 2025
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LA Wildfires: Key Risk Indicators Were Detectable Using Satellites and AI Well Before Ignition
For original article, click here. A study from AiDASH reveals that LA’s recent wildfires were not inevitable. The risk factors leading up to ignition were detectable weeks in advance through satellite-driven vegetation stress and ignition analysis. Using six months of satellite data from the…
April 9, 2025
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SandboxAQ Adds $150M From Google, Nvidia And Others
For original article click here. Alphabet spinoff SandboxAQ — an AI and quantum computing startup — added another $150 million to its Series E from the likes of Google and Nvidia. The add-on comes less than four months after the company announced it had raised a $300 million round at a $5.6…
March 27, 2025
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Perplexity Integrates firmly.ai Commerce Tech to Scale Seamless Ecommerce Experience
For original article, click here. LAS VEGAS, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHOPTALK — Perplexity, the leading AI answer engine, announced it will be integrating firmly.ai agentic ecommerce technology to scale access to Perplexity’s native shopping experience. This collaboration enables…
March 10, 2025
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OneMob Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Sales Enablement Solution at 2025 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
For original article, click here. Walnut Creek, CA – March 6, 2025 – OneMob has been honored with a Gold Stevie Award in the Sales Enablement Solution – New or New Version category at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This prestigious recognition highlights OneMob’s…
February 27, 2025
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Workhelix taps years of research to help enterprises figure out where to apply AI
For original article, click here. AI has the power to transform how people work, but getting tangible value out of AI isn’t as easy as throwing any AI application at any workflow. It can be hard for enterprises to figure out which AI applications help their business and which are just hype.…
February 20, 2025
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COVU Increases Series A to over $22M After Hitting Key Milestones, Bringing Total Funding to $32M
For original article, click here. Originally planned as a $4M extension, strong investor interest led to an oversubscribed $10M raise to accelerate AI-native insurance servicing and marketplace expansion. [San Francisco, Feb 2025] – COVU, the AI-native leader in insurance customer management and…
February 14, 2025
Portfolio News
Zelros and IBM Announce Collaboration to Transform Banking and Insurance with IBM watsonx
For original article, click here. Zelros, a leading AI platfom for insurance and banking, announces a new collaboration with IBM to leverage IBM watsonx, a portfolio of AI products. This collaboration underscores Zelros’ commitment to providing a flexible, high-performance AI platform that…
February 10, 2025
Portfolio News
Nirmata Raises $9.6 Million to Expand AI-Driven Cloud-Native Policy-as-Code Solutions
For original article click here. SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nirmata, a leader in cloud-native security policy automation and governance solutions, today announced a $9.6 million funding round led by Peak XV Surge (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), with participation from…
February 3, 2025
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AI Startup Secures $5M to Power Physician Productivity
For original article, click here. Affineon Health Expands AI Inbox to Tackle Provider Burnout, Improve Patient Care DENVER, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Affineon Health, a leader in AI-powered solutions to streamline the inbox for healthcare physicians and providers, today announced successfully…
January 28, 2025
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JumpCloud Acquires Stack Identity, Paving The Way For Identity-First Security
For original article, click here. LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Jan. 28, 2025 — JumpCloud Inc. is continuing its identity-first momentum by acquiring Stack Identity. Stack Identity is a next-generation identity security and access visibility platform. This acquisition strengthens JumpCloud’s…
January 23, 2025
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Pipeshift Raises $2.5M Seed Round
For original article, click here. With over 80% of enterprises now turning to open–source AI models, the challenge isn’t accessing powerful models – it’s deploying them efficiently and securely. Today, companies must stitch together more than 10 different components just to begin deployment,…
December 27, 2024
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Grid Dynamics Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600
For original article, click here. NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc. (NASD: GDYN) will replace Revelyst Inc. (NYSE: GEAR) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, January 2. Strategic Value Partners is acquiring Revelyst in a…
December 12, 2024
Portfolio News
Evinced’s $55M C round will help bring its accessibility dev tools (and AI) to Europe
For original article, click here. Making sure your software is accessible is fast becoming a must rather than a nice-to-have, and Evinced is one of a wave of startups helping make that happen. The company is about to expand to Europe, where new accessibility regulations are about to take effect,…
November 13, 2024
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Grid Dynamics prices $93M stock offering at $17.25 per share
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November 12, 2024
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Outbuild Secures $11 Million in Series A Funding
For original article, click here. A key step in supporting on-time completion for construction projects globally ‍ San Francisco, Calif. (November 12, 2024) – Outbuild, a construction scheduling and planning software company, today announced it has raised $11 million in Series A Funding. The…
October 29, 2024
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Secret Double Octopus Secures Strategic Investment from SBI Holdings to Propel Global Expansion of Workforce Passwordless Authentication
The Deal Seals the Company’s C Round Led by leading firms BGV, JVP, SCV & KDDI MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Secret Double Octopus, the market leader in workforce passwordless authentication, today announced the successful raising of additional equity funding as part of the second tranche…
October 22, 2024
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Totango Announces AI-Driven Churn Intelligence Solution Following Acquisition of Technology and Team from Parative AI
For original article, click here. The Only Enterprise CSP with Enterprise-Grade Custom AI Models for Driving Growth Totango, a leader in enterprise solutions that help companies drive growth from their customer base, today announced Unison, an AI-powered growth intelligence engine. This new…
October 21, 2024
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MadKudu Acquires Breadcrumbs to Accelerate the Shift to Signal-Based Selling
For original article, click here. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2024/ — MadKudu, the leading signal-based selling platform, today announced the acquisition of Breadcrumbs, a recognized innovator in predictive scoring and revenue acceleration. As part of the agreement, Breadcrumbs customers will…
October 11, 2024
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BGV Invests in COVU, an AI Services Platform for Insurance Agents
We are excited to announce our lead investment in the Series A round of COVU, which raised $12.5M in a combination of equity and debt financing. The round included participation from ManchesterStory and Markd, along with other existing and new investors, demonstrating strong support for COVU’s…
October 10, 2024
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COVU Secures an Additional $12.5 Million in Series A Funding
For original article, click here. [San Francisco, October 2024] – COVU, Inc., a leader in AI-native services for insurance agencies, today announced the successful completion of $12.5 million in equity and debt financing, as part of the first tranche of its Series A funding round. This brings…
October 7, 2024
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Grid Dynamics Expands Capabilities in the Americas with Acquisition of Argentina-Based Mobile Computing, Strengthening Expertise in Manufacturing, CPG, and Financial Services
For original article click here. Key Takeaways: San Ramon, Calif., October 7, 2024 – Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDYN) (Grid Dynamics), a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and digital engagement services, today announces its acquisition of…
October 3, 2024
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BGV Invests in Affineon, AI Platform for Clinicians
We are excited to announce our investment in the seed round of Affineon, an AI platform that streamlines inbox workflows for clinicians. By automating tedious and time-consuming tasks, Affineon reduces the cognitive load on clinicians, enabling them to focus more on patient care. For healthcare…
October 1, 2024
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Platform.sh Proudly Announces B Corp Certification
For original article, click here. Platform.sh, a leading Cloud Application Platform, is proud to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™). A global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good. This certification, awarded by B Labs, reflects…
September 27, 2024
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Grid Dynamics Expands Global Footprint with JUXT Acquisition, Strengthening Expertise in Banking and Financial Services
For original article, click here. Key Takeaways: San Ramon, Calif., September 26, 2024 – Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDYN) (Grid Dynamics), a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and digital engagement services, today announces its…
June 14, 2024
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These Founders Saw A Fire And Built A Company To Prevent Others
For the original article, click here. In 2018, California saw its most destructive wildfire. The cause was a poorly maintained electrical transmission line. The founders of what is now AiDash recoiled at the destruction and were drawn to the satellite images of its extent. They wondered what…
June 10, 2024
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Virtana Appoints Paul Appleby as New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Profitable Growth
With CEO and executive positions at SAP, Salesforce, Elastic, and other top companies, Appleby will lead the company’s mission to help customers get the most out of their data center investments. PALO ALTO, California—June 10, 2024 — Virtana, the leading provider of hybrid-cloud AI…
May 17, 2024
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Evinced Partners with Teach Access To Drive Education in Digital Accessibility in Honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day
For original article, click here. PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Evinced, the leading software company powering accessible web and mobile development, announced a strategic partnership with Teach Access, a non-profit…
April 25, 2024
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FirstHive welcomes BGV, Saama and Amit Singal in New Funding Round
For original article, click here. FirstHive, the leading provider of customer data platform (CDP) solutions, has announced the closing of its latest funding round with Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV), Saama and Amit Singal as new lead investors. This round marks a new chapter for FirstHive as it…
April 24, 2024
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GONG X MADKUDU
For original posting, click here. About MadKudu MadKudu helps revenue teams work smarter by focusing on only the important signals within the customer journey. We tell you who to talk to, when to talk to them, and what to say so your actions have a direct impact on revenue. About the integration…
April 19, 2024
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AI Could Help the US be Less Terrible at Recycling
It’s well known that the US is bad at recycling. Companies don’t make enough recyclable containers and packaging, and people are confused about what can go in the blue bin. A patchwork of state and local collection systems doesn’t help. Even when aluminum cans, laundry jugs, and soda bottles do…
March 27, 2024
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Onymos and Vapotherm Partner to Create an End-to-End IoMT
For original article, click here. Onymos, developer of the world’s first Features-as-a-Service platform, and Vapotherm, Inc. (OTCQX: VAPO), (“Vapotherm”), a global medical technology company whose proprietary high-velocity therapy® products treat patients of all ages suffering from respiratory…
March 26, 2024
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Nirmata Expands its Security and Governance Platform to Code Pipelines
For original article, click here. Nirmata, a leading provider of cloud security and compliance solutions, today announced new features for its flagship product, Nirmata Policy Manager. With today’s increasing cloud security threats, detecting intrusions is no longer enough – the damage may…
March 25, 2024
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Strategic Investor Sabanci Climate Ventures Joins AiDash Series C Round
For original article, click here. As demand for the company’s climate-resilient technology products grows, Sabanci’s investment and expertise will unlock opportunities in EMEA SAN JOSE, Calif.– March 25, 2024 — AiDash, an enterprise SaaS company making critical infrastructure industries…
March 21, 2024
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Funding the future: Greenly secures $52M to drive carbon management
For original article, click here. Greenly proudly announces its successful $52 million Series B funding round. Led by Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, this significant milestone accelerates Greenly’s mission to cement environmental accountability as a fundamental aspect of business…
March 7, 2024
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AiDash Featured on TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024 List
For original article, click here. The inaugural list recognizes AiDash as one of few climate software companies to showcase positive environmental impact, financial strength and innovation drive SAN JOSE, Calif.– March 7, 2024 — AiDash, an enterprise SaaS company making critical infrastructure…
February 29, 2024
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AiDash Extends its Series C Funding Round, Adds Duke Energy as a Strategic Investor
For original article, click here. Utility joins Lightrock, SE Ventures, and others at the intersection of infrastructure, tech, and climate resiliency SAN JOSE, Calif.– February 28, 2024 — AiDash, an enterprise SaaS company making critical infrastructure industries climate resilient and…
February 26, 2024
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Techedge AI Interview with Shiva Nathan, Founder and CEO, Onymos
For original article, click here. February 8, 2024 Why Are Companies Wasting Precious Software Development Resources on Maintenance? Expert Explains Today, there are a myriad of software and application types that exist, spanning industries such as retail, financial services, healthcare,…
January 24, 2024
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EverestLabs Harnesses AI Robots To Sort More Recyclables Per Minute
For original article, click here. AI “can” be a good thing. As in a robot that uses the technology to sort aluminum cans with at least 80% accuracy, picking out recyclables on a conveyor belt at a rate of 60 cans per minute. “We tell customers we can guarantee 80 (percent), but we’re seeing north
January 23, 2024
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Startup AiDash raises $50 million for tech using AI, satellites to spot wildfire risk
For original article, click here. Jan 23 (Reuters) – A California startup using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellites to spot fire and weather risks on power lines, AiDash, reported on Tuesday it had raised $50 million in new funding, reflecting Silicon Valley efforts to create products…
January 23, 2024
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AiDash Raises $50 Million to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure From Climate Change-related Threats
For original article, click here. Series C funding, led by Lightrock, will be used to significantly increase headcount, establish a European HQ, and scale to meet growing international demand Using satellites and AI, AiDash’s solutions improve the resilience of critical infrastructure by 5-15%,…
January 16, 2024
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Secret Double Octopus Secures a Series C Funding Round to Propel Global Expansion of Innovative Passwordless Technology
The strategic investment will accelerate customer growth and scale the company’s worldwide partnerships network to bring its revolutionary solution to new markets For original article click here. MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Secret Double Octopus, the market leader in Passwordless…
December 20, 2023
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Booming Market for E-Exoskeletons: Technology Leader German Bionic Receives Further Funding for Scale-up
Driven by continuously increasing demand from industry, logistics, and healthcare, the European deep tech company is scaling up its market activities and production. A further 15 million euros is being invested by German Bionic’s industrialization partner Mubea together with German and…
November 14, 2023
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Grid Dynamics to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell on November 17, 2023
For original article, click here. SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GDYN) (“Grid Dynamics” or the “Company”), a leader in enterprise-level digital transformation services and solutions, today announced that it will ring the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq Stock…
November 13, 2023
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Accelerating AI Adoption with Konfer AI GRC
By Debu Chatterjee, CEO of Konfer.AI Examples of AI-based decisions are increasingly coming under scrutiny today—from the job boards biases in New York City to claims denials in healthcare. While AI is helping improve decision making for enterprises, it is also becoming imperative to prove that…
October 26, 2023
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Catalyzing Business Transformation: Pyze Process Intelligence and the Future of Data-Driven Innovation
Introduction In today’s hyper-connected, data-centric business world, enterprises struggle with ensuring streamlined workflows to streamline their core operations. Intelligent Automation is quickly becoming the bedrock upon which businesses base their decision-making, enable operational…
October 12, 2023
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EAIGG Announces Release of 2023 Annual Report and Strategic Partnership with KPMG at Securing AI Summit in SF
For original article, click here. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, at the Securing AI Summit in San Francisco, the Ethical AI Global Governance (EAIGG) proudly announces a strategic partnership with KPMG and the release of its second annual report, “Beyond the Blackbox: Shaping…
October 5, 2023
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Darrow raises $35M for an AI that parses public documents for class action lawsuit potential
For original article, click here. The U.S. is famous (or infamous) for its litigiousness: The country may not have the highest per capita amount of lawsuits (that’s Germany), but it has the most of any country overall amid a very active legal industry whose caseload is growing in a market that…
October 4, 2023
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EverestLabs Pairs AI with MRFs to Improve Accuracy and Save Money
For original article, click here. EverestLabs wasted no time getting right into the thick of things as WASTECON’s 2023 conference opened, holding an informative session detailing how AI and data can enhance and maximize efficiency at MRFs. JD Ambati, Founder and CEO of EverestLabs, attracted a…
September 26, 2023
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Robot Funded by Can Manufacturers Institute to Save More Than 1 Million Aluminum Beverage Cans Annually from Landfill
Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings Finance EverestLabs AI and Robotic Technology for Caglia Environmental’s California Recycling Facility with a 50-Percent Revenue Share WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is utilizing an innovative financing…
September 19, 2023
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Shadow Access Creates Chaos for Cloud Operations, Governance and Security
For original article click here. Stack Identity recently released the industry’s first Shadow Access Impact Report that shared key findings of how cloud data breaches are enabled by identity and access control gaps, and how existing IAM tools are not designed to address the problem. What is…
September 13, 2023
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$650 Million In New ARR Powered By MadKudu Revenue Automation Intelligence In 2023
For original article, click here. MadKudu, the revenue automation intelligence engine, today announces new positioning and momentum to close out 2023. Historically a platform known for lead scoring and product-led sales, MadKudu has launched capabilities to include full pipeline coverage and…
September 6, 2023
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How Better Tech Could Save Lives in a World of Bigger, Faster, More Devastating Fires
We can already detect fires from space, soon after they start. Here’s why we don’t yet have a nationwide system for alerting us when they do—but could someday. For original article, click here. Soon after the fire that would devastate Lahaina, Hawaii, sparked on the afternoon of Aug. 8, a U.S.…
August 29, 2023
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EverestLabs expands into India to Support Growing Customer Base Worldwide
For original article, click here. EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS, the first AI-enabled operating system for material recovery facilities (MRFs), today announced its global expansion with the opening of a new Robotics Operations Center office, focused on engineering, in Guntur, Andhra…
August 8, 2023
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Peritus.ai Introduces Revolutionary Security Copilot, Powered by Generative AI
For original article click here. Peritus.ai: Revolutionizing cybersecurity with its cutting-edge Security Copilot powered by Generative AI. Faster, smarter, secure. https://www.peritus.ai/ PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Peritus.ai is proud to unveil its groundbreaking Security…
August 8, 2023
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Tech startups using A.I. and robotics to make recycling more efficient
EverestLabs was featured on CNBC’s “Clean Start” Series. This series highlights startups that are making a difference in the fight against climate change.
August 2, 2023
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NWRA Announces 2023 Recycling Awards Recipients
For original article, click here. The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced its 2023 Recycling Awards recipients, recognizing innovators and leaders in its industry. Awards in four categories were given to companies that have made substantial contributions to U.S. recycling…
June 26, 2023
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Virtana Acquires Cloud and Kubernetes Observability Solution Powered by Advanced AI and Open-Source Telemetry Collection, OpsCruise
For original article click here. PALO ALTO, California—June 15, 2023— Virtana, the leading IT operations management (ITOM) company accelerating hybrid, multi-vendor, and multi-cloud infrastructure innovation with artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), has acquired cloud observability…
June 5, 2023
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It Might Be Controversial, But AI Could Help Create A Greener Future
For original article, click here. It used to just be a term exclusively reserved for technology correspondents, but now barely a day goes by without artificial intelligence (AI) making the headlines in some way, or another. Last week, a statement published by the Center for AI Safety warned it…
May 22, 2023
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Stack Identity and AWS Partner for Continuous Monitoring and Remediation of Shadow Access in public and data cloud environments
Stack Identity has achieved Validated Partner status and passed the AWS Foundational Technical Review for its automated cloud IAM operations platform. The Stack Identity platform detects the dynamically changing yet recurring risk of data exfiltration, and helps remediate thousands of at-risk…
May 9, 2023
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Constella Partners with Maltego to Offer Unparalleled Identity Intelligence and Investigation Tools
For original article click here. LOS ALTOS, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Constella Intelligence, a leading provider of Identity Intelligence and tools for investigation and threat actor unmasking, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Maltego, the renowned intelligence…
May 4, 2023
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EverestLabs Reports Increased AI and Robotics Adoption by Leading Material Recovery and Reprocessing Facilities
For original article click here. Republic Services, Pioneer Recycling Services, KW Plastics, Universal Waste Systems (UWS), Sims Municipal Recycling (SMR) amongst leading recyclers expanding with EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI and robotics fleet to achieve 2-3X higher recovery while lowering costs by…
May 2, 2023
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Essenvia Raises $4M Pre-A Round Led by Wavemaker and BGV to Help MedTech Teams Supercharge Regulatory Submissions
For original article, click here. Regulatory Submission Management pioneer invests in new way for regulatory affairs and risk management teams to maximize speed and success of their submissions LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Essenvia, the pioneer in regulatory submission management for…
April 24, 2023
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Stack Identity: Why We Invested
BGV is excited to announce our investment in Stack Identity, a Silicon Valley startup that is solving the “shadow access” problem with automated identity and access management (IAM) operations. Co-founded by cybersecurity industry veterans with decades of experience across Symantec, McAfee, IBM,…
April 19, 2023
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Totango Announces New Generative AI-Powered Features and Partnership with Leading AI Content Generator Jasper.ai
See original article here. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Totango, Inc., the industry’s only Composable Customer Success platform that helps companies deliver immediate value, today announces its inaugural efforts in a comprehensive approach to applying generative AI to…
April 13, 2023
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How Do Companies Use Synthetic Data in Machine Learning?
Dr. Sigal Shaked, CTO of Datomize For original article, click here. You can’t launch a machine learning project without data, but you can’t use your data for machine learning if this poses a disclosure risk. This conundrum has frustrated the plans of companies across all sectors for years. Sure,…
March 31, 2023
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Folloze Unveils First-of-its-Kind Marketing Automation Identity Matching to Deliver Up to 40% More Known Leads
For original article, click here. Combining known and unknown identity insights and behavioral data from across the entire buyer journey, marketers gain a high definition picture of prospects to enhance personalization. Latest identity matching capabilities for the Folloze BX 3.0 platform are…
March 22, 2023
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Welcome to Artificial Intelligence in Recycling
By Carol Brzozowski For original article, click here. “Looking at the current world situation, the amount of waste production is increasing with population growth,” notes Tanner Cook, CleanRobotics cofounder and senior vice president of engineering. “Regular methods of waste collection are…
March 21, 2023
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Secret Double Octopus Strategic Partnership with ForgeRock Eliminates Passwords in the Enterprise
For original article click here. Secret Double Octopus, the leading provider of workforce desktop and passwordless MFA solutions, announced the next phase of its strategic relationship with ForgeRock, a global digital identity leader, with the launch of ForgeRock Enterprise Connect Passwordless.…
March 20, 2023
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Wipro and Secret Double Octopus Announce a Global Partnership for Passwordless Protection Against Identity-Based Cyber Attacks
For original article, click here. MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Secret Double Octopus (SDO) today announced a global partnership with Wipro Limited. Under the new partnership, Wipro’s Cybersecurity and Risk Services (CRS) will use SDO’s Octopus Enterprise technology platform to drive…
March 14, 2023
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Are Automation And AI BS?
For original article click here. By Francis Brero, Co-founder & CPO at MadKudu A couple weeks ago, I ended up taking Steli’s click bait and read his thoughts on sales automation and AI. There isn’t much novelty in the comments nor objections presented. However I felt compelled to write a answer.…
March 7, 2023
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Use Blue Cedar to add management and security to your Pega mobile apps, without the need to write code
For original article click here. Blue Cedar, a mobile application security provider, and Pega, a leading provider of intelligent automation software, recently signed a partnership agreement that provides Pega customers with the ability to enhance their Pega mobile apps with additional security…
March 3, 2023
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The Most Innovative Companies in Dining of 2023
For original article click here. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact across 54 categories, including artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual…
March 2, 2023
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Virtana Shows a Renewed Sense of Focus
For original article, click here. Written By: Paul BevanPublished: 20th February 2023 It’s been over a year since I last spoke with Virtana, so it was good to get an update from Jon Cyr, VP of Product Management and James Harper, Director of Product Marketing. Virtana’s heritage, and its key…
March 2, 2023
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The 10 Most Innovative Companies Working on Social Good of 2023
For original article click here. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact across 54 categories, including agriculture, corporate social responsibility,…
March 1, 2023
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Folloze AI, Powered by ChatGPT, adds Critical Layer of Buyer Engagement Insights to Drive Increased Revenue
For original article, click here. Folloze, the world’s first and only no-code B2B Buyer Experience Platform (BX 3.0), today announced the launch of Folloze AI, a content recommendation and buyer insight engine designed to bring the most relevant and engaging content to buyers in real time and…
February 27, 2023
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French Founders: Introducing Nicolas Stehle
Scalefast Founder and CEO Nicolas Stehle spoke to the French Founders club in Silicon Valley (www.frenchfounders.com) last week to share lessons learned from his startup journey: from founding, to funding, to acquisition. Stehle’s quick-to-market e-commerce platform sold to global logistics…
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