THIEL-BACKED DRUG-ENHANCED SPORTS EVENT GOES PUBLIC
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Enhanced, a company organizing an Olympics-style competition that permits performance-enhancing drugs, completed a SPAC merger valuing it at $1.2 billion. The Las Vegas event launches later this month with backing from Peter Thiel and former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan.
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Ando, a team messaging platform designed for collaboration between humans and AI agents, has emerged from stealth with $20M in pre-seed and seed funding. The startup addresses demand for AI agent integration within existing workplace communication tools.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is establishing a new $250M fund dedicated to early-stage AI startups in India. The firm is synchronizing its India fundraising with its global investment cycle for the first time.
Nexterity has developed a portable robot designed to handle the most hazardous aspects of pipefitting. The device can simultaneously tighten or loosen four bolts and fits inside a standard Pelican case for easy transport.
OpenEvidence, an AI search engine for doctors, raised $250 million at a $15 billion valuation, up from $12 billion in January. The company is reportedly open to acquisition offers.