Federal Government Opens a New Cybersecurity Lane for U.S. Startups
A White House memorandum could give vetted cybersecurity firms a federally supervised role against foreign cybercrime groups, but major legal and financial questions remain.
Venture Capital
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Vanguard agrees to buy Altruist in reported $4.6 billion deal
Vanguard’s planned Altruist acquisition gives venture investors a major exit benchmark and could reshape competition in adviser custody technology.
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Gatik Raises $200 Million After PepsiCo Deal to Expand Driverless Freight
Gatik’s $200 million funding round will support more driverless trucks, infrastructure and hiring as PepsiCo uses the startup on regional freight routes.
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Emerald AI Raises $150 Million in Series A for Grid Software
Emerald AI’s $150 million Series A signals investor interest in software that could help data centers manage power demand as U.S. grid constraints grow.
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NSF Awards 12 Regional Innovation Engines Across 20 States
The NSF awarded 12 regional teams $15 million each to connect research, startups and workforce training, with longer-term funding tied to performance.
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U.S. Venture Capital Sets Record Pace in First Half of 2026
U.S. companies raised $412.7 billion in venture capital through June 30, but mega-rounds and artificial intelligence captured most of the surge.
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Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation as AI-Chip Rollout Begins
Etched raised $300 million at a $10.3 billion valuation, but the AI-chip startup still must turn early systems and reported demand into repeatable revenue.