AI2 Robotics raises Series B funding to advance AlphaBot, embodied AI

AI2 Robotics raises Series B funding to advance AlphaBot, embodied AI

• AI2 Robotics has developed VLA models for its AlphaBot 2 robot. • Source: AI2 Robotics AI2Robotics this week reportedly raised CN¥1.2 billion ($144.7 million U.S.) to continue de

A banner year for military space funding- with an unclear path beyond

A banner year for military space funding- with an unclear path beyond

• WASHINGTON - Funding for the U.S. • Space Force this fiscal year approaches $42 billion when mandatory and discretionary dollars are combined, according to a new analysis unveile

Space & Aerospace · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 220 words

Vitalik Buterin sells over 10,000 ETH in three weeks after pledging funding for open-source projects: onchain analysts

• Vitalik Buterin has sold over 10,000 ETH since early February, according to onchain data, following his pledge to fund open-source projects.

Historically Black US universities chase top research ranking

Historically Black US universities chase top research ranking

• Howard University achieved R1 status, the highest research classification, becoming the sole HBCU to do so. • R1 requires >$50M annual research spend and 70+ doctoral degrees, cr

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 213 words

Aave's $50 million funding controversy with ACI Founder Marc Zeller

• Marc Zeller makes the case for AAVE token holder rights amid the governance clash with Aave Labs over revenue and transparency.

Negative Bitcoin funding rate may signal pending short-squeeze above $70K

Negative Bitcoin funding rate may signal pending short-squeeze above $70K

• Negative Bitcoin funding rate may signal pending short-squeeze above $70K Bitcoin holds its range trend even as the funding rate turns negative and BTC open interest flatlines. •

FinTech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 255 words
Howard University Becomes First HBCU R1 Research Institution

Howard University Becomes First HBCU R1 Research Institution

• Howard University earned R1 status, the highest Carnegie research classification, after spending $50M+ annually. • Only HBCU to achieve R1, opening doors to federal, state, and p

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 1 min · 184 words

The Funding: Why TradFi giants like BlackRock are buying DeFi tokens now

• BlackRock, Apollo, and Citadel have acquired or agreed to acquire DeFi tokens. • Here’s why and what it really signals.

Quantum Elements Secures Additional Funding for AI-Driven Development Platform

Quantum Elements Secures Additional Funding for AI-Driven Development Platform

• Quantum Elements, a Los Angeles-based startup focused on streamlining quantum application development has received new funding. • The investment, structured as aSAFE, also includ

Quantum Computing · February 22, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 210 words
OpenAI aims to secure $100 Billion in latest funding round, reportedly aiming for an $800 billion valuation - Parties offering up cash include Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank, and more

OpenAI aims to secure $100 Billion in latest funding round, reportedly aiming for an $800 billion valuation - Parties offering up cash include Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank, and more

• Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. • You are now subscribed Your newslett

Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management

Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management

• Venice Security on Wednesday emerged from stealth mode with $33 million in funding for its adaptive enterprise privileged access management platform.The company, formerly named V

Cybersecurity · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 393 words
Crunchbase Data: The AI Boom Has Drastically Changed Who's Funding The Hottest Companies In 2025 Vs. 2021

Crunchbase Data: The AI Boom Has Drastically Changed Who's Funding The Hottest Companies In 2025 Vs. 2021

• Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As global venture funding in 2025ratcheted up to the third-highest totalon record after the peak years of 2021 and 2022, capital also concentrated

Palm Beach County Receives $1M Federal Funding to Expand Quantum Ecosystem

Palm Beach County Receives $1M Federal Funding to Expand Quantum Ecosystem

• TheBusiness Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB)has been awarded $1,031,000 in federal funding to facilitate regional coordination and workforce development in quantum te

Quantum Computing · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 298 words
Cogent Security Raises $42 Million for AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

Cogent Security Raises $42 Million for AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

• Cogent Security raises $42M Series A, total funding now $53M. • Funding led by Bain Capital Ventures, joined by Greylock, OpenAI execs, Datadog. • Company develops autonomous AI

Cybersecurity · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 176 words
From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO's second act focuses on Ethereum security

From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO's second act focuses on Ethereum security

• DAO hack in 2016 siphoned millions, sparking Ethereum’s first major crisis. • 75,000 ETH remained untouched, now forming a $150M security endowment. • DAO Security Fund will stak

Don't deprioritize curiosity-driven research

Don't deprioritize curiosity-driven research

• UKRI paused medical, biological, and physical science grants amid policy review, unsettling researchers. • Short‑term contract holders risk career setbacks due to funding freeze.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 167 words

The funding system needs fixing - but it's not a 'waste of time and money'

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X In a Career column, Gerald Schweiger argues that one Horizon Europe funding call cost more in researcher and funder time than th

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 273 words
Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC's negative funding rate flashes warning sign

Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC's negative funding rate flashes warning sign

• Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets an

FinTech · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 230 words
VulnCheck Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Vulnerability Intelligence

VulnCheck Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Vulnerability Intelligence

• Vulnerability intelligence company VulnCheck announced on Tuesday that it has raised $25 million to meet demand for its solutions.The Series B funding round, which brings the tot

Cybersecurity · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 371 words
Godot veteran says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming

Godot veteran says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming

• AI-generated pull requests flood Godot, overwhelming maintainers and draining resources. • Maintainers must scrutinize every PR to detect AI slop and verify contributor intent. •

Game Development · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 177 words
Only 2 States Saw Their Share Of US Venture Funding Rise Last Year

Only 2 States Saw Their Share Of US Venture Funding Rise Last Year

• Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A rising tide may lift all boats. • But lately it lifts California boats the most. • In 2025, only two states with a sizable venture scene saw a y

January Delivers Highest New Unicorn Count In More Than 3 Years

January Delivers Highest New Unicorn Count In More Than 3 Years

• 31 new unicorns joined Crunchbase board in January, highest monthly count since June 2022. • Combined $9.3B funding and $58.5B valuation added across these startups. • Four of th

Next-Gen Nuclear Funding Looks Livelier Than Ever Following Inertia's $450M Raise

Next-Gen Nuclear Funding Looks Livelier Than Ever Following Inertia's $450M Raise

• Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn As global energy demand continues tosurge, driven by both rising household consumption and fast-expanding AI infrastructure, startup investors are

Fleet cybersecurity funding to see 'increased investment' in FY27 budget request: Navy official

Fleet cybersecurity funding to see 'increased investment' in FY27 budget request: Navy official

• WEST 2026 - The Navy’s upcoming budget request will include a focused pot of money to increase cybersecurity aboard the fleet, the department’s principal cyber adviser told Break

Amid Record Robotics Funding, Apptronik Raises $520M Series A Extension To Boost Production Of Humanoid Robot Apollo

Amid Record Robotics Funding, Apptronik Raises $520M Series A Extension To Boost Production Of Humanoid Robot Apollo

• Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn AI-powered robotics companyApptronikannounced Wednesday that it has raised $520 million in an extension of its $415 million Series A raise in Febr

US funding for research into recycling used nuclear fuel

US funding for research into recycling used nuclear fuel

• US funding for research into recycling used nuclear fuel The Department of Energy (DOE) noted that less than 5% of the potential energy in the USA’s nuclear fuel is extracted aft

Nuclear & Fusion · February 9, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 290 words
Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility

Wellington company secures funding for clean fusion power facility

• Navigation for News Categories Inside OpenStar Technologies’ fusion reactor near Wellington.Photo:OpenStar Technologies A Wellington-based fusion energy company says funding is i

Nuclear & Fusion · February 4, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 299 words
We're announcing the 12 recipients of our AI for Science fund

We're announcing the 12 recipients of our AI for Science fund

• Google.org launches $20M AI for Science fund to empower researchers tackling complex global challenges. • Fund supports 12 organizations across health, agriculture, biodiversity,

Quantum Computing · January 26, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 172 words
The physical AI models market map: Behind the arms race to control robot intelligence

The physical AI models market map: Behind the arms race to control robot intelligence

• Robotics venture funding hit $40.7B in 2025, 74% YoY growth, 9% of total VC. • Physical AI models let robots learn from real‑world data, not pre‑programmed rules. • Market map li

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Spotify FOSS Fund

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Spotify FOSS Fund

• Spotify’s 2025 FOSS Fund awarded €30k to FFmpeg, a cornerstone of media streaming. • Xiph.Org Foundation received support for open‑source audio codecs like Opus and Vorbis. • Moc

Railway secures $100 million to challenge AWS with AI-native cloud infrastructure

Railway secures $100 million to challenge AWS with AI-native cloud infrastructure

• Railway secures $100M Series B, positioning itself as a challenger to AWS and Google Cloud. • The funding fuels an AI‑native cloud platform that promises faster, simpler deployme

Investing in Developers - Zoom Developer Summit and Competition 2020

Investing in Developers - Zoom Developer Summit and Competition 2020

• Zoom Marketplace Competition launched at Zoomtopia 2019, offering $2M funding to developers. • Open to for‑profit firms with <$10M raised, finalists pitch to venture partners. •

Engineering Blogs · February 13, 2020 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 192 words