AI startup funding
Former Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury Joins Hark AI Startup
Former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury has joined AI startup Hark as head of design, leading a team of engineers recruited from Google and Meta.
22 Pitch Decks That Convinced VCs to Write Cheques in 2026
Effective pitch decks convince VCs by combining data-driven strategies, team expertise, and realistic projections. Twenty-two funded presentations in 2026 secured capital commitments across technology sectors through validated customer evidence and clear market analysis.
Cursor AI Startup in Talks for $50 Billion Valuation, Nearly Double Its Previous Worth
Cursor, the AI-powered coding tool, is in preliminary talks for a funding round at a $50 billion valuation — nearly double its November 2025 figure of $29.3 billion.
X by Unifonic Leads $7M AI Startup Funding Round with Y Combinator
X by Unifonic co-leads a $7 million funding round for Open CX with Y Combinator, marking a significant milestone in AI startup funding across the MENA region. The investment supports the platform’s expansion and reflects growing enterprise adoption of AI-driven customer experience solutions.