COLOSSAL'S 'DE-EXTINCTION' BETS BIG ON GENETIC ENGINEERING
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Dallas-based biotech startup Colossal has raised hundreds of millions from venture capitalists, the CIA, and Peter Thiel to resurrect extinct animals. The company's approach uses genetic engineering rather than cloning ancient DNA.
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Indian AI coding startup Emergent reached a $1.5 billion valuation in its latest funding round, raising $130 million in Series C and joining the unicorn club after a five-fold valuation jump in six months.
Rime, an AI platform processing over 100 million calls monthly, secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its customer service solutions for enterprises.
A former SpaceX engineer has secured $65 million in funding to revolutionize wire harness manufacturing for aerospace and defense. The startup aims to replace decades-old production methods still used in rockets, missiles, and satellites.
Israeli identity management startup Oak has emerged from stealth with $60 million in seed funding. The company, cofounded by veteran entrepreneur Shai Morag, addresses identity management challenges created by the proliferation of AI agents.