Mike Wheatley, Author at SiliconANGLE

Infra

NXP Semiconductor’s stock falls on weak outlook

By Mike Wheatley Jul 22, 2024

Shares of NXP Semiconductors N.V. were trending lower in late trading today after the chipmaker provided an earnings and revenue outlook that disappointed investors. That came after it posted second-quarter results that fell more…

Infra

Dutch chip manufacturing quality control startup Nearfield Instruments raises €135M

By Mike Wheatley Jul 18, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturing gear startup Nearfield Instruments B.V. said today it has closed on €135 million ($147.6 million) in new funding to accelerate the growth of its novel process control systems for the chipmaking industry.…

Apps

Report: Collaboration software firm Smartsheet discussing potential buyout with private equity

By Mike Wheatley Jul 18, 2024

Enterprise work management and collaboration software firm Smartsheet Inc. is holding talks with U.S. investment bankers after attracting interest from private equity firms exploring the possibility of a buyout, Reuters reported today. The Bellevue,…

AI

Healthcare revenue collection startup Thoughtful AI raises $20M in early-stage funding

By Mike Wheatley Jul 18, 2024

Healthcare industry-focused revenue cycle management startup Thoughtful Automation Inc. said today it’s ready to accelerate its business after closing on a $20 million early-stage funding round. Today’s Series A round was led by Nick…

Policy

Chip stocks suffer biggest single-day loss on threat of tougher restrictions on Chinese exports

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index saw more than $500 billion in value wiped out from its stocks today, posting its worst single-day performance since 2020. The fall came after a Bloomberg report said the United…

Apps

Figma confirms undisclosed funding round that brings its value to $12.5B

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

Collaborative design software startup Figma Inc. today confirmed it has closed on a significant funding round led by a group of investors including Coatue Management, Alkeon Capital Management and General Catalyst Partners. The size…

AI

OpenAI researchers pit two AI models against each other in a game of deception to improve AI explainability

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

OpenAI today published a research paper that outlines a new way to improve the clarity and explainability of responses from generative artificial intelligence models. The approach is designed to improve confidence in AI systems…

AI

Legal AI startup Leya AB raises $25M to help lawyers boost their productivity

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

Swedish startup Leya AB has raised $25 million in Series A funding as it sets about transforming the legal services industry with its dedicated artificial intelligence tools that help guide users through intricacies of…

AI

Pindrop Security raises $100M funding to fight deepfakes with AI-powered voice authentication tech

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

Voice authentication and security startup Pindrop Security Inc. said today it has raised $100 million in debt financing from Hercules Capital Inc. to accelerate the development of its “cutting-edge” audio, voice and artificial intelligence…

Big Data

Hybrid cloud data management startup CTERA Networks targets AI workloads after raising $80M

By Mike Wheatley Jul 17, 2024

Hybrid cloud data management startup CTERA Networks Ltd. said today it’s aiming to expand its presence in the “data intelligence” business after closing on an $80 million funding round. Today’s investment was led by…

Mike Wheatley

NXP Semiconductor’s stock falls on weak outlook

Dutch chip manufacturing quality control startup Nearfield Instruments raises €135M

Report: Collaboration software firm Smartsheet discussing potential buyout with private equity

Healthcare revenue collection startup Thoughtful AI raises $20M in early-stage funding

Chip stocks suffer biggest single-day loss on threat of tougher restrictions on Chinese exports

OpenAI researchers pit two AI models against each other in a game of deception to improve AI explainability

Legal AI startup Leya AB raises $25M to help lawyers boost their productivity

Pindrop Security raises $100M funding to fight deepfakes with AI-powered voice authentication tech

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