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Fuse Raises $25M for AI Loan Systems at Credit Unions

March 17, 2026 — Fintech startup Fuse has secured $25 million in Series A funding to deploy an artificial intelligence-native loan origination system (LOS) for U.S. credit unions. The investment round was led by Footwork, with participation from Primary Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, and Commerce Ventures. Modernizing a Legacy Backbone A loan origination system serves […]

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AI Investment Shift: Why Energy Tech Now Offers Superior Returns Amid Data Center Crisis

March 20, 2026 — Venture capitalists have poured over half a trillion dollars into artificial intelligence startups during the past five years, but a significant investment pivot is now underway. According to recent industry analysis, the most strategic AI investment opportunity currently lies not in software algorithms, but in the energy technology required to power […]

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TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200: Final Call for Founders to Seize Global Spotlight and $100K

With the nomination deadline approaching, Pre-Series A startup founders globally face a important opportunity to compete for transformative recognition and capital in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This premier competition, a cornerstone of the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference, offers a direct pathway to the industry’s most influential investors and a shot at $100,000 in […]

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Google, Accel AI Accelerator Picks 5 Indian Startups

March 16, 2026 — A joint artificial intelligence accelerator program run by Google and venture firm Accel has selected five Indian startups for its latest cohort, pointedly excluding the multitude of superficial “wrapper” applications that dominated submissions. The program, called Atoms, reviewed over 4,000 applications. Accel partner Prayank Swaroop told TechCrunch that roughly 70% of […]

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Rox AI Hits $1.2B Valuation in New Funding Round

March 15, 2026 — Rox AI, a startup developing autonomous artificial intelligence agents for sales teams, has reached a $1.2 billion valuation following a new funding round, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. The investment was led by returning backer General Catalyst. Funding Details and Revenue Projections The company and General Catalyst did […]

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Eightco, Kast Lead Weekly Crypto Fundraising Surge

Investment activity in the cryptocurrency sector surged in the week ending March 15, 2026, with Eightco Holdings and Kast securing dominant positions in a series of funding rounds. The renewed capital flow highlights a revitalized interest from venture investors in key blockchain infrastructure and service providers. Leading Funding Rounds Eightco Holdings, a diversified financial technology […]

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Exclusive: Eightco Lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK for OpenAI, MrBeast Bets

In a major strategic financing move announced on March 12, 2026, e-commerce platform Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) secured $125 million in fresh capital from leading crypto and tech investment firms. The funding round, led by crypto treasury specialist Bitmine with participation from ARK Invest and Payward (Kraken’s parent company), immediately propelled the company’s stock upward […]

Eightco Holdings secures $125 million funding for AI and blockchain expansion with Tom Lee joining the board
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Exclusive: Eightco Lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee Joins Board

NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 — Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) secured a landmark $125 million strategic investment today from leading cryptocurrency and technology firms, marking a significant pivot toward artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure. The e-commerce platform announced the funding round led by crypto treasury firm Bitmine with $75 million, while ARK Invest and Payward, […]