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Economic Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Healthcare startup Abridge tops $5 billion valuation
Healthcare firm Abridge, which uses artificial intelligence to build medical documents, has raised $300 million at a $5.3 billion valuation, it said on Tuesday. The latest funding round, aimed at improving revenue cycles and bridging the gap between clinicians and billing teams, was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz - also known as A16z - with participation from Khosla Ventures. Startups that leverage AI have received ample interest from venture capital firms since last year, with large-scale funding rounds and steep valuations driving an otherwise muted private market. Search startup Glean was valued at $7.2 billion in a $150 million financing round earlier in this month, led by asset manager Wellington Management. Andreessen Horowitz has made big bets on AI and seeks to raise $20 billion, the largest fundraise in its history, to capitalize on global investor interest in U.S. artificial intelligence companies. Founded in 2018, Pittsburgh-based Abridge automates clinical notes and medical conversations for doctors using AI. "While the healthcare system has evolved over the last 30 years, the one constant has been rising costs and the growing burden on clinicians and patients alike," said David George, general partner at A16z, adding that Abridge addresses these particular issues. Abridge also said it is partnering with over 150 enterprise health systems across the U.S. The latest fundraise comes after Abridge raised $250 million earlier this year, co-led by investor Elad Gil, known for his bets in fintech firm Stripe and venture capital firm IVP. The firm was valued at $850 million after a funding round last year where it raised $150 million. It also announced the expansion of its platform last week to farther inpatient care and streamline outpatient orders.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Healthcare startup Abridge tops $5 billion valuation
Healthcare firm Abridge , which uses artificial intelligence to build medical documents, has raised $300 million at a $5.3 billion valuation, it said on Tuesday. The latest funding round, aimed at improving revenue cycles and bridging the gap between clinicians and billing teams, was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz - also known as A16z - with participation from Khosla Ventures . Startups that leverage AI have received ample interest from venture capital firms since last year, with large-scale funding rounds and steep valuations driving an otherwise muted private market. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhnace Your Brand With The Latest Insights Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Search startup Glean was valued at $7.2 billion in a $150 million financing round earlier in this month, led by asset manager Wellington Management. Andreessen Horowitz has made big bets on AI and seeks to raise $20 billion, the largest fundraise in its history, to capitalize on global investor interest in U.S. artificial intelligence companies. Live Events Founded in 2018, Pittsburgh-based Abridge automates clinical notes and medical conversations for doctors using AI. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories "While the healthcare system has evolved over the last 30 years, the one constant has been rising costs and the growing burden on clinicians and patients alike," said David George, general partner at A16z, adding that Abridge addresses these particular issues. Abridge also said it is partnering with over 150 enterprise health systems across the U.S. The latest fundraise comes after Abridge raised $250 million earlier this year, co-led by investor Elad Gil, known for his bets in fintech firm Stripe and venture capital firm IVP . The firm was valued at $850 million after a funding round last year where it raised $150 million. It also announced the expansion of its platform last week to farther inpatient care and streamline outpatient orders.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Builders Stage agenda is now live and taking shape
Startups don't build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco's Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics — the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, we're bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game to the stage, including legendary investor Elad Gil, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, and Flexport founder Ryan Petersen. If you're looking for real-world insights from people who've actually built and backed category-defining companies, this is where it happens. Whether you're wrestling with your first term sheet, building a GTM engine that actually converts, or wondering if AI should be your next hire, the Builders Stage has answers. Expect candid conversations, fresh strategies, and no-fluff advice from the folks who've been through the fire — plus audience Q&A during every session, so you can get your toughest questions answered, live. Scale smarter with actionable insights from the leaders sitting front and center on the Builders Stage. Register now and save up to $675 on your ticket. See what's locked in so far below and stay tuned. The Disrupt 2025 agenda is only getting bigger, with more top names and bold conversations on the way. A Conversation with Investor Extraordinaire Elad Gil Before most of the world had experienced ChatGPT, Elad Gil had already written seed checks to startups like Perplexity, and Harvey. That's on top of early bets on companies like Airbnb, Airtable, Anduril, Brex, Checkr, Coinbase, Deel, Figma, Flexport, GitLab, Gusto, Instacart, Notion, Opendoor, Pinterest, Rippling, Square, Stripe… you get the idea. Gil, who has also founded multiple companies like Mixerlabs (bought by Twitter) and Color Health, always seems to know what's next. And he's already working on the next things coming for AI and investing. Building What's Next with the Minds Behind Twitter and MetaAdam Bain and Dick Costolo, co-founders and managing partners, and David Fischer, partner, at 01 Advisors Join these three powerhouse investors from 01 Advisors for an insider fireside chat on what it really takes to build, scale, and fund early-stage startups today. From product to growth to fundraising, you'll get candid advice and fresh perspectives from industry veterans shaping the next wave of tech success. Seed Money Secrets Every Founder Should KnowGabby Cazeau, partner, Harlem Capital, Marlon Nichols, co-Founder and managing general partner, MaC Venture Capital, and Maria Palma, partner, Freestyle Capital Raising your first round is tough, but far from impossible. This panel brings together experienced investors to break down what it really takes to close a seed round. From crafting the right pitch to ensuring you are greenlighting the right partners, get actionable advice to turn investor interest into capital. How to Raise a Series A in 2026Sangeen Zeb, general partner, GV, and more speakers to be announced In this unfiltered panel, top VCs reveal what really gets them to offer a term sheet with a healthy valuation — from metrics that matter to the pitch mistakes that kill deals. Learn how to position your company for its first priced, institutional investment. What VCs Really Want to Hear in Your PitchMedha Agarwal, general partner, Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder, Harness, and Jennifer Neundorfer, general partner, January Ventures Investors hear hundreds of pitches, but only a few stand out. Hear directly from VCs on what they love, what makes them cringe, and the subtle signals founders often miss. This panel reveals insider tips to help you craft a pitch that grabs attention, builds trust, and wins the right checks. Rethinking Startup Capital Without VCsErik Allebest, co-founder and CEO, Kay Makishi, Lupoff/Stevens Family Office, and Gale Wilkinson, managing partner, VITALIZE Venture Capital VCs aren't the only game in town. Join us as we explore alternative fundraising paths with an angel investor, a family office vice president, and a founder who bootstrapped to success. Learn how to tap into capital that aligns with your vision, keeps you in control, and gets you to the next stage on your terms. Preparing Now for Your Later Stage RaiseLila Preston, head of growth equity, Generation Investment Management, Andrea Thomaz, CEO and co-founder, Diligent Robotics, and Zeya Yang, partner, IVP Raising later-stage rounds takes more than luck — it's about strategy from day one. Join these three exceptional VCs as they share how to build metrics, storytelling, and relationships that position your startup for future funding success. Learn the key moves that set you up to close bigger rounds with confidence. Where VCs Are Placing Their Bets in 2026Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures, Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock, and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis Curious where the smart money is heading next? This panel brings together top VCs to share their 2026 investment priorities, emerging sectors, and what innovations are catching their eye. Early-stage founders, this one is for you! Get a rare glimpse into the trends and technologies that could shape your business in the year ahead. Building in a Time of UncertaintyRyan Petersen, founder and CEO, Flexport Uncertainty is the new normal, but it's also an opportunity. In this fireside chat, Ryan Petersen, CEO of global logistics unicorn Flexport, shares his hard-won insights. With $2.3B raised, Flexport's shipping technology intersects international business and policy, giving Petersen almost prescient economic insights. He's been vocal about everything from tariff policy to AI. He's also experienced personal volatility, famously leaving his CEO role and then returning less than a year later. Founders, take notes: this is how you build when the rules keep changing. How to Nail Product Market FitRajat Bhageria, founder and CEO, Chef Robotics, Ann Bordetsky, partner, NEA, and Murali Joshi, partner, ICONIQ Building a product is hard. Building one that customers are chomping at the bit to get, that's priced right, and delivers on its promises is even harder, and it's always messy. But once you hit the holy grail of product-market fit, your startup is on a fast track to growth, funding, and traction. Hear from a founder who's lived it and two investors who've helped many others get there. This panel breaks down how to test smarter and iterate with intention so you can stop guessing and start growing. How Much Salary and Equity Should You Really Offer Early Employees?Randi Jakubowitz, head of operations and talent, 645 Ventures, Rebecca Lee Whiting, fractional general counsel for early-stage startups, Epigram Legal P.C., and Yin Wu, CEO and founder, Pulley Early hires shape your startup's future, but only if you can attract and keep them. This panel dives into building equity and benefits packages that compete with big tech without breaking your burn rate. Hear real-world strategies to align incentives, boost retention, and build a team that scales. With Vibe Coding, Do Early Stage Startups Still Need to Hire 10x Engineers?David Cramer, co-founder and CPO, Sentry, Lauri Moore, partner, Bessemer Venture Partners, and a speaker to be announced Vibe coding products have completely changed the speed, cost, and technical skill needed to build products, from prototypes to shipping. This is especially true for early stage startups. Some makers of these products have even declared that no one needs to learn to code anymore. If so, that means startups don't need to fill their early rosters with the famed 10x coders. But how much of that is hype and how much is reality? Our panelists will dive into how the developer tool world is changing and what comes next. Should You Hire AI as Early Employees?Caleb Peffer, co-founder and CEO, Firecrawl, and more speakers to be announced Most startups today are using AI in some capacities: vibe coding prototypes or new features, deep research via their favorite chat before sales calls. Many are also building AI products, or at least including AI options and features. So, should you embed AI at the root operations of your businesses, like hiring AI agents instead of humans for sales? For customer support? To automate your billing? Learn how to pick the right use cases, build smarter workflows, and get the biggest impact with limited resources. Do Startups Still Need Silicon Valley?Anh-Tho Chuong, CEO and co-founder, Lago, Heather Doshay, partner, head of talent, SignalFire, and David Hall, managing partner, rise of the rest seed fund, Revolution While Silicon Valley is still the startup capital, how important is access to it anymore? This panel debates whether founders must plant roots in the Valley to succeed or if opportunity is so strong elsewhere that they don't need it. Hear perspectives from investors and founders redefining what it means to build, scale, and fund a company in today's decentralized tech world. Building a GTM Engine that Actually WorksMax Altschuler, founder and general partner, GTMfund, and more speakers to be announced A killer product needs a killer go-to-market strategy. This panel breaks down how early-stage startups can build a GTM function that drives growth, wins customers, and scales efficiently. Hear from founders and GTM experts on hiring, messaging, sales tactics, and the key metrics that prove your approach is working. Not only will you gain invaluable insights from these tech giants live at Disrupt 2025 alongside 10,000+ startup, tech, and VC leaders this October, but you can also save up to $675 on your pass today. Register here to lock in your savings.
TechCrunch
19-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
The Disrupt 2025 Builders Stage agenda now live and taking shape
Startups don't build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco's Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics — the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, we're bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game to the stage, including legendary investor Elad Gil, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, and Flexport founder Ryan Petersen. If you're looking for real-world insights from people who've actually built and backed category-defining companies, this is where it happens. Whether you're wrestling with your first term sheet, building a GTM engine that actually converts, or wondering if AI should be your next hire, the Builders Stage has answers. Expect candid conversations, fresh strategies, and no-fluff advice from the folks who've been through the fire — plus audience Q&A during every session, so you can get your toughest questions answered, live. Scale smarter with actionable insights from the leaders sitting front and center on the Builders Stage. Register now and save up to $675 on your ticket. A first look at the Builders Stage agenda See what's locked in so far below and stay tuned. The Disrupt 2025 agenda is only getting bigger, with more top names and bold conversations on the way. Raising Smart A Conversation with Investor Extraordinaire Elad Gil Before most of the world had experienced ChatGPT, Elad Gil had already written seed checks to startups like Perplexity, and Harvey. That's on top of early bets on companies like Airbnb, Airtable, Anduril, Brex, Checkr, Coinbase, Deel, Figma, Flexport, GitLab, Gusto, Instacart, Notion, Opendoor, Pinterest, Rippling, Square, Stripe… you get the idea. Gil, who has also founded multiple companies like Mixerlabs (bought by Twitter) and Color Health, always seems to know what's next. And he's already working on the next things coming for AI and investing. Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Image Credits:Slava Blazer for TechCrunch / Building What's Next with the Minds Behind Twitter and Meta Adam Bain and Dick Costolo, co-founders and managing partners, and David Fischer, partner, at 01 Advisors Join these three powerhouse investors from 01 Advisors for an insider fireside chat on what it really takes to build, scale, and fund early-stage startups today. From product to growth to fundraising, you'll get candid advice and fresh perspectives from industry veterans shaping the next wave of tech success. Seed Money Secrets Every Founder Should Know Gabby Cazeau, partner, Harlem Capital, Marlon Nichols, co-Founder and managing general partner, MaC Venture Capital, and Maria Palma, partner, Freestyle Capital Raising your first round is tough, but far from impossible. This panel brings together experienced investors to break down what it really takes to close a seed round. From crafting the right pitch to ensuring you are greenlighting the right partners, get actionable advice to turn investor interest into capital. How to Raise a Series A in 2026 Sangeen Zeb, general partner, GV, and more speakers to be announced In this unfiltered panel, top VCs reveal what really gets them to offer a term sheet with a healthy valuation — from metrics that matter to the pitch mistakes that kill deals. Learn how to position your company for its first priced, institutional investment. What VCs Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch Medha Agarwal, general partner, Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder, Harness, and Jennifer Neundorfer, general partner, January Ventures Investors hear hundreds of pitches, but only a few stand out. Hear directly from VCs on what they love, what makes them cringe, and the subtle signals founders often miss. This panel reveals insider tips to help you craft a pitch that grabs attention, builds trust, and wins the right checks. Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Rethinking Startup Capital Without VCs Erik Allebest, co-founder and CEO, Kay Makishi, Lupoff/Stevens Family Office, and Gale Wilkinson, managing partner, VITALIZE Venture Capital VCs aren't the only game in town. Join us as we explore alternative fundraising paths with an angel investor, a family office vice president, and a founder who bootstrapped to success. Learn how to tap into capital that aligns with your vision, keeps you in control, and gets you to the next stage on your terms. Preparing Now for Your Later Stage Raise Lila Preston, head of growth equity, Generation Investment Management, Andrea Thomaz, CEO and co-founder, Diligent Robotics, and Zeya Yang, partner, IVP Raising later-stage rounds takes more than luck — it's about strategy from day one. Join these three exceptional VCs as they share how to build metrics, storytelling, and relationships that position your startup for future funding success. Learn the key moves that set you up to close bigger rounds with confidence. Where VCs Are Placing Their Bets in 2026 Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures, Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock, and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis Curious where the smart money is heading next? This panel brings together top VCs to share their 2026 investment priorities, emerging sectors, and what innovations are catching their eye. Early-stage founders, this one is for you! Get a rare glimpse into the trends and technologies that could shape your business in the year ahead. Scaling Smart Building in a Time of Uncertainty Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO, Flexport Uncertainty is the new normal, but it's also an opportunity. In this fireside chat, Ryan Petersen, CEO of global logistics unicorn Flexport, shares his hard-won insights. With $2.3B raised, Flexport's shipping technology intersects international business and policy, giving Petersen almost prescient economic insights. He's been vocal about everything from tariff policy to AI. He's also experienced personal volatility, famously leaving his CEO role and then returning less than a year later. Founders, take notes: this is how you build when the rules keep changing. How to Nail Product Market Fit Rajat Bhageria, founder and CEO, Chef Robotics, Ann Bordetsky, partner, NEA, and Murali Joshi, partner, ICONIQ Building a product is hard. Building one that customers are chomping at the bit to get, that's priced right, and delivers on its promises is even harder, and it's always messy. But once you hit the holy grail of product-market fit, your startup is on a fast track to growth, funding, and traction. Hear from a founder who's lived it and two investors who've helped many others get there. This panel breaks down how to test smarter and iterate with intention so you can stop guessing and start growing. Image Credits:Haje Kamps / TechCrunch How Much Salary and Equity Should You Really Offer Early Employees? Randi Jakubowitz, head of operations and talent, 645 Ventures, Rebecca Lee Whiting, fractional general counsel for early-stage startups, Epigram Legal P.C., and Yin Wu, CEO and founder, Pulley Early hires shape your startup's future, but only if you can attract and keep them. This panel dives into building equity and benefits packages that compete with big tech without breaking your burn rate. Hear real-world strategies to align incentives, boost retention, and build a team that scales. With Vibe Coding, Do Early Stage Startups Still Need to Hire 10x Engineers? David Cramer, co-founder and CPO, Sentry, Lauri Moore, partner, Bessemer Venture Partners, and a speaker to be announced Vibe coding products have completely changed the speed, cost, and technical skill needed to build products, from prototypes to shipping. This is especially true for early stage startups. Some makers of these products have even declared that no one needs to learn to code anymore. If so, that means startups don't need to fill their early rosters with the famed 10x coders. But how much of that is hype and how much is reality? Our panelists will dive into how the developer tool world is changing and what comes next. Should You Hire AI as Early Employees? Caleb Peffer, co-founder and CEO, Firecrawl, and more speakers to be announced Most startups today are using AI in some capacities: vibe coding prototypes or new features, deep research via their favorite chat before sales calls. Many are also building AI products, or at least including AI options and features. So, should you embed AI at the root operations of your businesses, like hiring AI agents instead of humans for sales? For customer support? To automate your billing? Learn how to pick the right use cases, build smarter workflows, and get the biggest impact with limited resources. Do Startups Still Need Silicon Valley? Anh-Tho Chuong, CEO and co-founder, Lago, Heather Doshay, partner, head of talent, SignalFire, and David Hall, managing partner, rise of the rest seed fund, Revolution While Silicon Valley is still the startup capital, how important is access to it anymore? This panel debates whether founders must plant roots in the Valley to succeed or if opportunity is so strong elsewhere that they don't need it. Hear perspectives from investors and founders redefining what it means to build, scale, and fund a company in today's decentralized tech world. Building a GTM Engine that Actually Works Max Altschuler, founder and general partner, GTMfund, and more speakers to be announced A killer product needs a killer go-to-market strategy. This panel breaks down how early-stage startups can build a GTM function that drives growth, wins customers, and scales efficiently. Hear from founders and GTM experts on hiring, messaging, sales tactics, and the key metrics that prove your approach is working. Want to see more? Not only will you gain invaluable insights from these tech giants live at Disrupt 2025 alongside 10,000+ startup, tech, and VC leaders this October, but you can also save up to $675 on your pass today. Register here to lock in your savings.
Business Insider
06-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Big Tech is vibe coding with these winning AI startups
It's getting clearer who the winners will be in key parts of the generative AI race, according to Elad Gil, a top startup investor. "In coding, it seems like it's consolidated into 2 or 3 players," he said recently on my favorite AI podcast, " No Priors." He highlighted Cursor, Codium (now called Qodo), Cognition AI (the startup behind Devin), and Microsoft's GitHub Copilot. A clear sign of progress in the tech industry is when a giant platform decides to use an outside service rather than its own product. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others have thousands of engineers who can whip up new tech pretty well. So it's a major signal when these companies decide that, no, their home-grown stuff may not be enough. This is happening with Cursor, an AI coding tool from startup Anysphere. Amazon is working on making this available to its employees, according to a scoop this week from Business Insider's Eugene Kim. Amazon already has its own AI coding assistant, Q, and is developing a more advanced tool codenamed " Kiro." So this is a notable move for a company that had warned employees about using third-party AI tools. Google has its own internal AI coding tools, too. And yet, CEO Sundar Pichai said this week he's been messing around with Cursor and a similar service called Replit, building a custom webpage for himself. Software engineering is evolving from a specialized skill into something that non-technical folks can try. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang likes to say that everyone is a programmer now. Instead of learning complex coding languages, we can create digital things using plain English. Still, some AI coding tools require more expertise than others. Cursor is an IDE, or integrated developer environment, a common setup for pro software engineers. Replit and another coding tool called work in a browser and are considered more user-friendly for novices. Pichai made the distinction this week, saying he uses Cursor, and has "vibe coded with Replit." Vibe coding is a hot new phrase for some of these easier-to-use tools. A good rule of thumb: If you didn't know what IDE stands for, you probably aren't ready for Cursor! Here are more tips.
