Scaling deep tech startups is a uniquely demanding journey that intertwines scientific breakthroughs, long gestation periods, steep capital requirements, and emerging market dynamics. Unlike software-first startups that often enjoy compressed iteration cycles and lower operational costs, deep tech ventures hover at the intersection of hardware innovation, advanced AI/ML models, and frontier science. Founders navigating this…

In a significant leap for artificial intelligence adoption in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, Keychain, an AI startup founded in 2022, has successfully raised $30 million in Series A funding. The announcement, made in April 2025, revealed that Keychain’s innovative AI platform aims to transform how CPG manufacturers manage supply chains, optimize operations, and…

Vietnam is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of Asia’s most innovative travel markets, not just in terms of outbound tourism volume, but also in tech-forward enthusiasm. A 2024 study published on Travel and Tour World revealed that a staggering 99% of Vietnamese travelers are eager to explore AI-powered, personalized travel experiences. This near-universal interest…

Private investment is one of the critical engines propelling advancements in healthcare innovation, particularly in the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical efficacy. As governments face stretched public budgets and aging populations increase the demand for medical services, venture capital and private equity have filled a crucial funding gap to foster the next generation…

Scattered across YouTube, TikTok, Facebook Watch, and even newer AI-driven content platforms like RunwayML TV, a content gold rush is accelerating—and it’s not fueled by humans. Welcome to the rise of AI-generated “slop” videos: low-quality, algorithmically churned content that’s optimized more for engagement metrics than for narrative integrity or artistic merit. The term “slop,” now…

As the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) landscape becomes increasingly competitive and marked by aggressive consolidation, founders and investors alike must adopt a new playbook for survival and growth. The headwinds are real: a decline in funding, rising costs, evolving user needs, and technological disruptions driven largely by artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the industry. According to a…