Marc Griffith

The landscape of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is in a phase of intense attention and investment. OpenAI has chosen Merge Labs, a startup led by Sam Altman, to advance a vision of fusion between biological capabilities and artificial intelligence systems. Merge Labs has announced a seed round of $250 million, with a post-money valuation estimated around $850 million. Sources close to the operation indicate that OpenAI would have signed the round's largest funding, marking a breakthrough in...

The landscape of AI startups continues to push the boundaries of innovation, and Higgsfield is one of the most tangible examples. This article analyzes how Higgsfield extended its $80 million Series A round, bringing the total raised to $130 million and a $1.3 billion post-money valuation. It is a useful case for understanding how the evolution of AI-generated video applications is moving and what it means for AI startups to watch in 2026. AI Startups to Watch in 2026: Higgsfield as a Growth...

In 2025, Italy confirms significant growth in venture capital, but the momentum remains in a maturation phase: the total raised continues to surpass the symbolic threshold of one billion, but the transformation of market quality remains the central challenge. According to EY Venture Capital Barometer 2025, total fundraising stands at €1.488 billion, up 32% from Barometer 2024. It's a strong signal, especially when looking at the volatility of an active base still relatively narrow: fewer...