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Crypto unicorn Ledger preps $4bn IPO in the US, reports say Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ledger-preps-4bn-ipo-us

Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup Yann LeCun’s new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/

Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/waymo-probed-by-national-transportation-safety-board-over-illegal-school-bus-behavior/

The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/the-rippling-deel-corporate-spying-scandal-may-have-taken-another-wild-turn/

What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.  Learn more about Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/what-to-know-about-netflixs-landmark-acquisition-of-warner-bros/

Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive “wiper” malware across Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/

Mews raises $300M to accelerate AI-powered hospitality operations A hospitality management software provider, Mews, has raised $300 million in a Series D funding round led by EQT Growth, with new investors Atomico and HarbourVest Partners, and participation from existing investors Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Tiger Global. The round values the

The Estonian Startup Awards mark a milestone night for Estonia’s startup ecosystem Tonight marks the annual Estonian Startup Awards, where Triin Hertmann stepped into her new role as President of the Estonian Founders Society — and as the co-founder of a new local tech media platform, FOMO Observer, which officially

Shield Space completes £2M raise to strengthen space security efforts Shield Space, a defence technology startup developing systems to protect satellites from signal jamming and other threats, has raised £2 million to support its first orbital test flight. The round was led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II via

Metavallon VC launches €5m “Brain Gain” fund to reverse Greece’s tech talent exodus This week, Metavallon VC launched a new  €5 million Pre-Seed brain gain fund. It aims to invest early in deep-tech startups founded outside Greece or in Greek university spin-outs, provided they commit to building R&D or product