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Defense tech acquisition spree has begun: Autonomous factory startup Hadrian acquires Datum Source | TechCrunch

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The defense tech acquisition spree has begun: Autonomous factory startup Hadrian acquires Datum Source

Hadrian founder and CEO Chris Power is tired of turning down startups. Since 2020, Power has raised $220 million for Hadrian, a largely autonomous factory that mass-produces parts for space and defense companies. While Hadrian has produced parts for major defense companies, it has had to turn away some defense technology startups because they have … Read more

Zepto hits $5 billion valuation as fast-moving commerce heats up in India | TechCrunch

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Zepto hits $5 billion valuation as fast-moving commerce heats up in India | TechCrunch

Zepto has closed a $340 million round that boosts its valuation to $5 billion, up from $3.6 billion in June and $1.4 billion in August, as the startup races to gain market share in India’s competitive fast-track commerce market. General Catalyst and Mars Growth Capital are jointly leading the Series G round, which will complete … Read more