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Exclusive: Hyfix raises $15 million to build a U.S. alternative to DJI’s drone dominance

The Craft Ventures-backed company is betting that a fully integrated, U.S.-manufactured chip can unlock a new drone supply chain.

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 15, 2026
Nava founders Brianna Montgomery and Vyas Krishnan pose for a photo
Nava raises $8.3 million in seed funding to keep AI financial agents from going off the rails
By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026
Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer
Exclusive: Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer
By Ben WeissApril 14, 2026
Exclusive: Chad Rigetti’s Sygaldry raises $139 million to bring quantum hardware to AI data centers
Exclusive: Chad Rigetti’s Sygaldry raises $139 million to bring quantum hardware to AI data centers
By Allie GarfinkleApril 14, 2026
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After growing up on a dairy farm, this Peter Thiel–backed founder is using AI to save cattle ranching
By Jake AngeloApril 13, 2026
China went from uninvestable to unavoidable—and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs
China went from uninvestable to unavoidable—and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs
By Nicholas GordonApril 13, 2026
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CommentaryAzzi Fudd: how I learned to use NIL for transformation, not just transactions
By Azzi FuddApril 15, 2026
With global oil supplies weeks away from systemic shortages, Trump teases an end to the war
EnergyWith global oil supplies weeks away from systemic shortages, Trump teases an end to the war
By Jim EdwardsApril 15, 2026
Dow’s next chapter depends on whether new CEO Karen Carter gets room to lead—and how fast Jim Fitterling steps back
NewslettersDow’s next chapter depends on whether new CEO Karen Carter gets room to lead—and how fast Jim Fitterling steps back
By Diane BradyApril 15, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 15, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 15, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 15, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
A ULA Atlas V-551 rocket lifts off with 27 new Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on December 14, 2025. (Photo: Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto/Getty Images)
NewslettersWhy Amazon bought Globalstar for $11.6 billion
By Andrew NuscaApril 15, 2026
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AIExclusive: Jeremy Renner bets on the tech that could have saved his life faster: ‘There’s 150 people that are responsible for me not dying’
By Catherina GioinoApril 15, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for April 15, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 15, 2026
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Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI
AsiaBlazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI
By Nicholas GordonApril 12, 2026
Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel, the cofounders of fintech company Esusu
SuccessThese cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny’s—now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams
By Emma BurleighApril 12, 2026
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SuccessBorn in Soviet Union, Grindr CEO was told he had two career options: Learn English or how to shoot a gun
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 12, 2026
These startups are racing to make AI safe for the Pentagon’s most closely guarded secrets
AIThese startups are racing to make AI safe for the Pentagon’s most closely guarded secrets
By Erik GermanApril 11, 2026
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AIMan’s best friend may soon live a little longer thanks to a new pill promising to extend your pup’s lifespan
By Catherina GioinoApril 11, 2026
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NewslettersWhat Anthropic’s too-dangerous-to-release AI model means for its upcoming IPO
By Beatrice NolanApril 10, 2026
Even Nvidia’s own research teams can’t get enough GPUs amid the race for AI computing power
NewslettersEven Nvidia’s own research teams can’t get enough GPUs amid the race for AI computing power
By Sharon GoldmanApril 9, 2026
Bobby Healy stands in front of a Manna drone with his arms crossed.
NewslettersARK Invest is betting on underdog drone delivery company Manna to compete with Alphabet and Zipline
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 9, 2026
The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast
CryptoThe New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast
By Jeff John RobertsApril 8, 2026
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast
SuccessSelf-made billionaire MrBeast says his work-life balance is nonexistent and calls it a ‘miracle’ if he works less than 15-hour days: ‘I live to work’
By Preston ForeApril 8, 2026
A16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have some qualms
NewslettersA16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have some qualms
By Jessica MathewsApril 8, 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver
RetailBed Bath & Beyond’s Container Store acquisition echoes past retail mergers that failed to deliver
By Phil WahbaApril 8, 2026
Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it’s coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury
BankingAspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it’s coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury
By Jeff John RobertsApril 7, 2026
Cybertruck parked in front of the SpaceX office
NewslettersSpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market—or drain it
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 7, 2026
Peter McCrory, head of economics, Anthropic.
Big TechAnthropic economics chief talks about the jobs that could be killed by AI
By Jim EdwardsApril 7, 2026
Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs?
NewslettersRobinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs?
By Ben WeissApril 6, 2026
Logan Brown, the founder of AI-powered law firm Soxton
SuccessThe founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA’s office at just 12 years old
By Emma BurleighApril 5, 2026
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CommentaryI’m a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn’t the idea of these companies failing—quite the opposite
By Lexi NovitskeApril 5, 2026
3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
Startups & Venture3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn’t totally crazy
By Alyson ShontellApril 4, 2026
The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
NewslettersThe startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
By Allie GarfinkleApril 3, 2026
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CybersecurityMercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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AIMeet China’s AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes
By Tian MacLeod Ji and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
AIIn the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck
By Sharon GoldmanApril 2, 2026
Nima Ghamsari smiles
NewslettersBlend’s post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 2, 2026
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Big TechTrump hails ‘tremendous progress’ in Iran but all Wall Street heard was ‘back to escalation’
By Jim EdwardsApril 2, 2026
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is displayed outside a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. facility in Hawthorne, California.
Startups & VentureSpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals
By Bailey Lipschultz, Edward Ludlow and BloombergApril 1, 2026
Five hard lessons from Allbirds’ 99% stock plunge and $39 million fire sale
RetailFive hard lessons from Allbirds’ 99% stock plunge and $39 million fire sale
By Phil WahbaApril 1, 2026
Exclusive: Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, sources say
CryptoExclusive: Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, sources say
By Ben WeissApril 1, 2026
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Big TechSilicon Valley titan Bill Gurley: why your zip code could be the most underrated career decision you’ll ever make
By Bill GurleyApril 1, 2026
Elon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats
NewslettersElon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats
By Jessica MathewsApril 1, 2026
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