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Oura Ring’s $900M Funding Round Led by Fidelity Values Company at $11 Billion

** Oura has secured $900 million in new funding led by Fidelity, valuing the smart ring company at approximately $11 billion. This represents a significant increase from its $5.2 billion valuation after raising $200 million in December 2024. The company has now sold 5.5 million smart rings total. **CONTENT:**

Oura has raised $900 million in a funding round led by Fidelity that values the smart ring company at approximately $11 billion, according to recent analysis. This represents a dramatic valuation increase from the $5.2 billion mark the company achieved after raising $200 million in December 2024. The latest funding round comes as Oura announces it has sold 5.5 million smart rings total, cementing its position in the wearable technology market.

by Aaron Blake
Business AcquisitionStartups

Grindr Stock Surges 10% Amid Potential $3 Billion Private Buyout

Grindr shares jumped over 10% Monday as majority shareholders Raymond Zage and James Lu reportedly seek to take the company private. The potential buyout at $15 per share would value the dating app at approximately $3 billion amid personal financial pressures.

Grindr stock surged 10.2% Monday following reports that majority shareholders Raymond Zage and James Lu are seeking to take the company private in a potential $3 billion deal. The dating app’s shares reached $13.18 in afternoon trading as investors reacted to news of a possible buyout at $15 per share, according to recent analysis of the company’s financial position.

Majority Shareholders Seek Private Buyout

by Gabriel Novak
Arts and EntertainmentStartups

** AI Insurance Startup Raises $13.3M to Transform Claims Processing Industry

** A startup called ClaimSorted has raised $13.3 million in seed funding to revolutionize one of the world’s slowest industries—insurance claims processing. The AI-powered platform already serves tens of thousands of policyholders across the U.S., U.K., and EU. Investors including Atomico and Y Combinator are backing the solution born from founder frustration with traditional systems. **CONTENT:**

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform one of the world’s most notoriously slow industries as insurance technology startup ClaimSorted announces a $13.3 million seed round to revolutionize claims processing. The funding, led by Atomico with participation from Eurazeo, Y Combinator, Firstminute Capital, and Start Ventures, signals strong investor confidence in AI’s potential to streamline the traditionally cumbersome insurance claims landscape. According to industry experts note, this substantial investment reflects growing recognition that insurance technology represents one of the most promising sectors for disruption.

by Gabriel Novak
Arts and EntertainmentStartups

Nvidia’s AI Startup Investments: Building an Ecosystem Through Strategic Funding

Nvidia has dramatically accelerated its AI startup investments, participating in 50 venture deals in 2025 alone. The chipmaker’s strategic funding spans OpenAI, xAI, Mistral AI, and emerging competitors, positioning Nvidia at the center of artificial intelligence innovation.

Nvidia’s AI investment strategy has become one of the most significant forces shaping the artificial intelligence landscape, with the company participating in 50 venture capital deals already in 2025 according to recent analysis. The GPU manufacturer’s aggressive funding approach extends far beyond simply selling chips, representing a calculated effort to build and dominate the entire AI ecosystem through strategic startup investments.

Nvidia’s accelerating investment pace

by Gabriel Novak