The a16z Games Fund has begun accepting new applications for startups to participate in their gaming focused accelerator known as Speedrun.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has announced a new partnership with Pivot Energy to fund the development of 19 new solar energy projects in the United States.

Ethena’s governance token has officially launched on centralized crypto exchanges following their previous $14 million venture capital funding round.

Hydro Quebec has officially joined the Quebec Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform to explore how quantum computing can help in the energy transition.

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced they have expanded beyond the United States for the first time, officially launching their trading platform in the UK.

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer TCab Tech has raised $20 million in a new financing round.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning startup Gather AI has raised $17 million in a new Series A financing round led by Bain Capital.

Y Combinator backed healthcare startup Pelago has raised $58M USD in a Series C financing round.

The demand for North American based helium has been accelerating as the largest domestic sources of helium supply have become depleted.

Animal longevity biotech startups have been rapidly accelerating, with new clinical trials underway and significant recent venture capital participation.