Investors bet on the power of light, diamonds in the trash, and more

Startups see exits, fundraising, and a sad farewell in tech news.

: This week in startups brings IPO plans in India and notable acquisitions like Cyera buying Trail Security for $162 million. Amplitude acquires Command AI for over $45 million while fintech startup CapWay folds. Funding continues with Lightmatter raising $400 million and X-Energy securing $500 million for greener tech initiatives. The VC landscape evolves with 20VC's new $400 million fund as startup world mourns Steve O’Hear.

In the bustling world of startups, significant movements include Table Space's plans for a $2.5 billion IPO and Cyera's acquisition of Trail Security for $162 million. Cyera's funding efforts inch toward $200 million, and Amplitude integrates Command AI through a deal valued over $45 million.

The funding scene sees enthusiasm with X-Energy raising $500 million for nuclear tech and Lightmatter securing $400 million to enhance energy efficiency through photonic chips. Meanwhile, Ookuma Diamond Device plans a $27 million facility for diamond semiconductors, while Fable and OroraTech each raise $25 million for inclusion and wildfire monitoring respectively.

The venture capital domain witnesses 20VC's transition from micro-VC with a $400 million fund, while Nordic VC Node.vc amasses €71 million. Heartbreaking news strikes as the startup fraternity remembers Steve O’Hear's contributions following his untimely demise at 49.

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