Legion Funded $38M for AI Security Revolution

Legion, a NYC-based in a significant leap forward for cybersecurity, Legion, an innovative AI Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. Legion was funded $38M in combined seed and Series A funding. This considerable investment, led by Coatue with participation from Accel and Picture Capital, alongside angel investors from tech giants like Google, CrowdStrike, and Wiz, positions Legion at the forefront of a new era in AI-driven security. The cybersecurity landscape is grappling with an escalating volume of threats and a critical shortage of skilled personnel, leading

Angel Attraction: Beyond the Pitch Deck Business Plan

The allure of a brilliant pitch deck is undeniable. Slick slides, captivating visuals, and a charismatic founder can certainly turn heads. But for angel investors, the real magic happens long after the lights dim and the applause fades. They’re looking for substance, a deep dive into the ‘how’ and ‘why’ that a pitch deck, by its very nature, can only gloss over. To truly captivate and convert an angel, you need to present a “no-brainer” business plan – one that screams

Nexxa.ai Funded $4.4M to Revolutionize Heavy Industries with Specialized AI

Nexxa.ai, a Sunnyvale, CA-based, a trailblazing AI-native company, has announced a successful $4.4 million pre-seed funding round, spearheaded by a16z Speedrun. This significant investment is poised to accelerate Nexxa.ai’s mission to embed highly specialized AI agents into the core operations of heavy industries, from manufacturing and energy to mining and logistics. The funding signals a strong belief in Nexxa.ai’s innovative approach to tackling complex industrial challenges with intelligent automation. Heavy industries, long the backbone of global economies, are grappling with an urgent

Beyond Green Hype: Building Truly Sustainable Startups

The term “sustainability” has become ubiquitous, a popular buzzword in corporate boardrooms and marketing campaigns alike. But for a new generation of entrepreneurs, it’s far more than a trend; it’s the foundational principle of their business models. These visionary founders are building sustainable startups for a planet-first economy, recognizing that true long-term success isn’t measured solely by profit margins, but by their positive impact on the environment and society. What is a Planet-First Economy? A planet-first economy redefines value. It moves beyond the traditional, linear