Sheena Leven says she learned two important lessons when building her first company, CodeSee. The first lesson was knowing the difference between what businesses need versus what sounds visionary; the second was that the fundamentals always apply, even with new technologies such as AI. “Security, compliance, reliability, quality, those things don’t just go away for enterprise …
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Heat pump startup Quilt raises $20M Series B to expand sales
Quilt, the startup based in Redwood City, California, that’s created sleek, customizable heat pumps, has raised $20 million in a Series B round that closed recently. The company previously raised a $33 million Series A, which it announced in April 2024. The new round was led by Energy Impact Partners and Galvanize with participation from …
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Crypto VC Funding Slumps Despite Big November Raises
Venture capital funding in the cryptocurrency sector remained muted in November, continuing a broader slowdown that has persisted through late 2025. Deal activity was once again concentrated in a small number of large raises by established companies. As Cointelegraph previously reported, the third quarter saw a similar pattern: total funding climbed to $4.65 billion, according …
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Self Inspection raises $3M for its AI-powered vehicle inspections
A number of startups are racing to make vehicle inspections faster, easier, and cheaper. Self Inspection, a startup based in San Diego, thinks it has them all beat with its AI-powered service — and now it has convinced outside investors. Self Inspection, founded in 2021, is set to announce Thursday it’s raised $3 million in …
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