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LUUM’s Eyelash Extension Innovation Garners $30M Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. Heublein remained with LUUM until early 2024 and is now the founder and CEO of Sk inSpirit , an award-winning medical aesthetics brand. New CEO named to lead transformative technology in the beauty industry.

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NEC X Accepting Applications for Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio

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Innovative entrepreneurs have an opportunity to obtain funding and resources in an upcoming cohort. Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas utilizing NEC’s technologies and businesses can move their ventures forward into seed-ready startups upon acceptance into NEC’s Elev X! Venture Studio. Revenue or product launch is not required.

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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

In a major milestone for both Scamnetic and the growing Tampa, Florida innovation ecosystem, the AI-powered scam detection company announced a $13 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence globally. billion to fraud in 2024 alone, a 25% increase from the previous year. billion in 2023.

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

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A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. Arizona’s bioscience sector continues to set a national example for how focused, long-term strategy can elevate an innovation ecosystem.

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Woodchuck Raises $3.75M to Combat Construction Waste Crisis with AI-Driven Biomass Energy Platform

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The funding will accelerate its mission to address the construction waste crisis by transforming wood waste into renewable energy, a breakthrough approach that positions the company at the forefront of clean energy innovation. The waste hauling and material processing sectors have traditionally lacked innovation,” said Thomas. “By

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CoreWeave’s IPO Marks a Milestone for New Jersey’s AI Ecosystem

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The companys collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Agency is a boost to the states program to attract AI companies for its innovation economy. Microsoft alone accounted for over 60% of CoreWeaves 2024 revenue, raising questions about customer concentration risk. The company reported $1.92

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Apptronik Closes $350M in Funding to Meet Surging Demand for Humanoid Robots, Gains Google Investment

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By combining cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, Apptronik aims to create robots that can collaborate seamlessly with humans in various sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and eldercare. As Apptronik expands its operations, its impact is already being felt across industries.