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Phaidra, a Seattle startup using artificial intelligence to make data center operations more energy efficient, announced $50 million in new funding. Read More

Sep 30, 2025, 5:00 AM

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Zap Energy is trying to replicate on Earth the reactions that power the sun and the stars in pursuit of clean, nearly limitless electricity. Read More

Sep 29, 2025, 7:39 AM

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Sep 23, 2025, 2:45 AM

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Sep 19, 2025, 10:00 AM

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Sep 4, 2025, 2:17 PM

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Aug 28, 2025, 12:54 PM

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Aug 28, 2025, 7:00 AM

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Aug 22, 2025, 9:17 AM

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Aug 21, 2025, 8:00 AM

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Aug 20, 2025, 7:42 AM

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Next-gen battery materials manufacturer Group14 Technologies today announced $463 million of new funding. The Woodinville, Wash.-based company has raised more… Read More

Aug 11, 2025, 9:00 AM

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Aug 4, 2025, 7:39 AM

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Jul 30, 2025, 11:23 AM

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Jul 21, 2025, 9:34 AM

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Jul 17, 2025, 6:54 PM

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Jul 15, 2025, 6:14 PM

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Jul 15, 2025, 2:13 PM

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Jul 10, 2025, 8:41 AM

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