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QuantumDiamonds Raises €91 Million for Chip Inspection
Mindbytes Jul 11, 2026

QuantumDiamonds Raises €91 Million for Chip Inspection

QuantumDiamonds lands €91M to scale quantum diamond sensors that spot atomic-level chip defects, fueling AI accelerator yields as nine of ten top chipmakers already deploy its tech.

Linsey Smith 1 min read
EDX Markets Raises $76M to Become US National Trust Bank
Mindbytes Jul 11, 2026

EDX Markets Raises $76M to Become US National Trust Bank

Institutional crypto exchange EDX Markets raised $76M from SBI Holdings to pursue a US trust bank charter, enabling regulated digital asset custody.

gizmo guru 1 min read
MiniMax Bags $2 Billion in New Fundraiser, 7x Oversubscribed
Mindbytes Jul 10, 2026

MiniMax Bags $2 Billion in New Fundraiser, 7x Oversubscribed

MiniMax raises $2B in 7x oversubscribed round, fueling Chinese consumer AI expansion amid chip constraints and geopolitical tensions.

Linsey Smith 1 min read
xAI Secures $6 Billion in Series C Funding, Doubling Valuation to $45 Billion
News Dec 26, 2024

xAI Secures $6 Billion in Series C Funding, Doubling Valuation to $45 Billion

xAI raises $6 billion, nearly doubling its valuation. With Grok 2 and Aurora on the horizon, is this a new era for AI innovation or dominance by big tech?

gizmo guru 3 min read