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Making Science Launches AWAKE AI Venture Studio
Making Science announced the launch of AWAKE, an AI-first venture studio to industrialize startup creation with centers in Chicago, Madrid, and Tbilisi. The model has accelerated startups like ad-machina, multiplying its value by 10. It aims to prototype and scale AI-native startups globally.
Lucid Capital Closes $2.5M Seed Round Led by Tharawat Holding
UAE-based fintech Lucid Capital secured $2.5M in seed funding led by Tharawat Holding, with participation from Singular Link, to expand AI-driven algorithmic trading. The company also gained $200M in capital commitments for US equities and digital assets. Founded in 2022, it focuses on quantitative strategies with autonomous AI agents.
SimpleClosure Releases 2025 Startup Shutdown Report
The 2025 State of Startup Shutdowns report reveals a wave of AI company closures, with AI wrappers at 16% of shutdowns lacking deep moats. Closures are concentrated in California and New York, with B2B SaaS rising to 7.7%. The market filters for AI firms with proprietary data and unit economics.
Marissa Mayer's Dazzle AI Raises $8M Seed at $35M Valuation
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's Dazzle AI secured $8M seed funding led by Forerunner's Kirsten Green, with Kleiner Perkins and others, to build next-gen consumer AI assistants. The startup plans to exit stealth early next year amid growing consumer AI readiness. Investors highlight Mayer's leadership for this ambitious venture.
Lemon Slice Launches with $10.5M Seed for AI Avatars
Frontier AI startup Lemon Slice emerged from stealth with $10.5M seed funding to scale real-time interactive AI avatar technology. The funds will drive commercial adoption of its API and embedded avatar products. This positions it in the growing interactive AI space.
Fuse Energy Raises $70M at $5B Valuation
London-based full-stack energy startup Fuse Energy raised $70M advised by Goodwin Law, reaching a $5B valuation with backing from Lowercarbon. The funding supports its energy innovation efforts. This highlights investor interest in climate tech startups.
Uno Platform Secures $3.5M CAD Seed Round
Uno Platform completed a $3.5M CAD seed round co-led by AQC Capital and Desjardins Capital, bringing total funding to $6.5M CAD. The investment supports AI shipping, Microsoft partnership, and product launches like Uno Platform Studio. 2025 marked a transformational year for the software development platform.
Erebor Bank Closes December Series D Funding
Silicon Valley-based Erebor Bank announced a Series D funding round on December 22, 2025. This late-stage raise demonstrates ongoing investor confidence in fintech innovation. Seedtable tracks it among recently funded promising startups.
Top Tech News Highlights AI Infrastructure Shifts
TechStartups' December 23 briefing covers AI's evolution into capital-intensive competition over power, grids, and regulation. Key stories include Alphabet's clean energy push, Nvidia recalibration, and policy realignments in US and Europe. It emphasizes AI reshaping tech's economic backbone.
Glīd Wins Startup Battlefield 2025
Glīd won TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 2025 through mentorship, mission-focus, and innovation. The victory underscores emerging startups improving life via technology. It spotlights breakthroughs in startup competitions.