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- 1AI cybersecurity startup Armadin hits $2.5 billion valuation▼AI cybersecurity startup Armadin valued at over $2.5 billion after new funding round
AI cybersecurity startup Armadin has been valued at more than $2.5 billion following a new funding round, according to Reuters. The valuation underscores continued investor appetite for companies combining artificial intelligence with security technology, a sector drawing heavy funding as businesses race to defend against AI-driven threats.
- 2Pentagon's Critical Technologies Office Partners With In-Q-Tel▼Department of War's Critical Technologies Office Partners With In-Q-Tel to Accelerate Tech
The Department of War's Critical Technologies Office has announced a partnership with In-Q-Tel, the CIA-backed venture capital firm, aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of emerging technologies for national security. The collaboration will connect defense technology priorities with In-Q-Tel's network of startups and investors, speeding the transition of commercial innovations into military use.
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Startup doxx.net is turning over management of network controls to artificial intelligence, according to coverage in Network World. The company's approach would let AI systems make and apply decisions about how a network is configured and secured, rather than relying on manual administration by IT staff. Details on funding, customers and early deployments remain limited, but the story highlights growing interest in autonomous network operations.
- 4Startup Applies Oil Drilling Techniques to Nuclear Waste Storage●Big Oil Perfected Sideways Drilling. A Startup Wants to Do the Same With Nuclear Waste https://gizmodo.com/big-oil-perfe
A startup is proposing to use horizontal drilling technology, which the oil and gas industry spent decades refining, to dispose of nuclear waste deep underground. The idea is to bore sideways repositories in stable rock formations, keeping radioactive material isolated far longer and more securely than conventional surface storage. The concept is drawing attention as a fresh answer to the long-unsolved problem of where to put spent nuclear fuel.
- 5Pentagon Backs Startup to Supply Metal for Critical Magnets●Pentagon Invests in Startup Aiming to Supply Metal for Critical Magnets
The Pentagon has invested in a startup that aims to supply metal used in critical magnets, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move reflects growing US concern over reliance on foreign supply chains for magnet materials, which are essential to weapons systems, electric vehicles and electronics. The investment signals Washington's push to build domestic capacity in strategic minerals.
- 6Kevin Mandia's security startup Armadin raises $255.5 million▼Kevin Mandia's new 'agent swarm' security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation
FireEye founder Kevin Mandia has raised $255.5 million for his new cybersecurity startup Armadin, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The company is building what it calls an 'agent swarm' approach to security, using multiple AI agents to defend networks. The large round so soon after launch has drawn attention across the tech and venture press.
- 7Greek Cybersecurity Startup Lands on Sifted 250 List▼Greek cybersecurity startup makes Sifted 250 fastest-growing list
A Greek cybersecurity startup has been named to the Sifted 250, an annual ranking of Europe's fastest-growing startups compiled by the publication Sifted. The inclusion highlights Greece's growing presence in the European tech scene and puts a spotlight on the country's cybersecurity sector, which has been attracting increasing investor attention in recent years.
- 8Kevin Mandia's security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation●Kevin Mandia's new 'agent swarm' security startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation https://techcrunch.com/2026/
Kevin Mandia, founder of cybersecurity firm FireEye, has raised $255.5 million for his new security startup Armadin, valuing the company at $2.5 billion. The company is building an 'agent swarm' approach to security, using fleets of AI agents to defend against threats. The large round so soon after launch is drawing attention in the cybersecurity and venture capital communities.
- 9Final day to book exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026▼Last 24 hours to book an exhibit table at Disrupt 2026
The deadline to reserve an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is closing in the next 24 hours. Startups hoping to showcase their products at the event must book now or miss the chance to exhibit at one of the industry's best-known startup conferences. Founders weighing a booth are making final decisions today.
- 10Honda's CVC lesson: strategic value starts after the investment▼Honda’s CVC lesson: strategic value starts after the investment
Global Venturing examines Honda's corporate venture capital strategy, arguing that the real strategic value of a corporate investment emerges only after the deal closes. The piece suggests corporate investors like Honda need active post-investment engagement with portfolio startups to capture operational and strategic benefits, rather than treating the investment itself as the end goal.
- 11Austin fraud protection startup acquired by local firm▼Fast-growing fraud protection startup acquired by fellow Austin company
A fast-growing fraud protection startup based in Austin has been acquired by another Austin company. The deal pairs two local tech firms, though the buyer's name and price have not been detailed in early coverage. The acquisition highlights continued consolidation in the fraud prevention and financial security software market.
- 12AI hacking startup Armadin raises $255.5M at $2.5B valuation▼Mandiant founder's AI hacking startup Armadin raises $255.5M from a16z and Accel at a $2.5B+ valuation
Armadin, an AI cybersecurity startup founded by the creator of Mandiant, has raised $255.5 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Accel at a valuation above $2.5 billion. The funding lands amid surging investor interest in AI-driven security tools, with the founder's track record in threat intelligence drawing particular attention to the young company.
- 13Pentagon backs $134 million raise for US rare-earth magnet startup●Exclusive | Pentagon Joins $134 Million Raise for Startup to Make U.S. Iron for Rare-Earth Magnets
The Pentagon has joined a $134 million funding round for a startup working to produce U.S.-made iron for rare-earth magnets, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. The investment signals a push to build a domestic supply chain for materials critical to weapons systems, electric vehicles and electronics, reducing reliance on foreign producers, particularly China.
- 14UK Startup Omni Launches Low-Carbon Functional Dog Food▼UK Startup Omni Unveils Low-Carbon Functional Dog Food, Notches New Wholesale Listing
UK pet food startup Omni has unveiled a new low-carbon functional dog food range and secured a new wholesale listing to expand distribution. The launch underlines growing demand among pet owners for sustainable, health-focused pet nutrition, with Omni positioning the product as both environmentally friendly and beneficial for dogs.
- 15Unveilr AI raises pre-seed funding at Rs 16.7 crore valuation●Unveilr AI secures pre‑seed funding at Rs 16.7 cr valuation
Unveilr AI has secured pre-seed funding at a valuation of Rs 16.7 crore, an early milestone for the young artificial intelligence startup. The round gives the company fresh capital to build its product and team as it joins India's growing pipeline of early-stage AI ventures attracting investor backing.
- 16Startup wins Nvidia and Intel backing for AI optics▼A look at the startup winning Nvidia, Intel backing for AI scale-up optics
A startup specializing in optical interconnect technology for AI scale-up systems has secured backing from both Nvidia and Intel, according to industry outlet DigiTimes. The investment signals growing interest in optical solutions to handle the massive data bandwidth demands of AI computing clusters, as chipmakers look beyond traditional copper connections for faster, more energy-efficient links between processors.
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Venture capital investment in the Tampa Bay region is surging even as startups face a tougher fundraising environment. New reporting highlights growing investor interest in the area's emerging companies, while founders must now meet higher standards to secure funding compared with the looser conditions of earlier years, signaling both momentum and rising expectations for the local startup ecosystem.
- 18German startup Armadin raises $10 million for autonomous security drones●German startup Armadin has raised 10M USD in seed funding to build autonomous security drones that can operate in GPS-de
German startup Armadin has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop autonomous security drones capable of operating in GPS-denied environments. The drones use computer vision and AI-based navigation instead of satellite positioning, allowing them to patrol areas where signals are jammed or unavailable. The funding comes amid growing European investment in defense and security technology, and the startup's focus on resilient navigation has drawn attention from defense and tech communities.