Belgian AI agentic software startup Ravical raises €7.3M in pre-seed funding
Ghent-based Ravical, which helps expert firms embrace the AI-first future, has raised €7.3M in pre-seed funding. European VC firm Lakestar led the funding round. Enrico Mellis, Partner at Lakestar, says, “Agentic AI is moving from buzzword to board-level priority. Ravical’s team has already proven they can automate professional workflows at scale; we’re excited to support ... Read more
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Ghent-based Ravical, which helps expert firms embrace the AI-first future, has raised €7.3M in pre-seed funding. European VC firm Lakestar led the funding round. Enrico Mellis, Partner at Lakestar, says, “Agentic AI is moving from buzzword to board-level priority. Ravical’s team has already proven they can automate professional workflows at scale; we’re excited to support ... Read more
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Mistral AI launches Devstral, powerful new open source SWE agent model that runs on laptops
Beyond performance and portability, its Apache 2.0 license offers a compelling proposition for commercial applications.
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Beyond performance and portability, its Apache 2.0 license offers a compelling proposition for commercial applications.
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[Anthropic in Reuters] Microsoft to add Anthropic’s AI coding agent to its GitHub service
SEATTLE, May 20 (Reuters) – Microsoft (MSFT.O), said it will add an artificial intelligence coding agent from Google-backed startup Anthropic to its GitHub service. Read more here.
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SEATTLE, May 20 (Reuters) – Microsoft (MSFT.O), said it will add an artificial intelligence coding agent from Google-backed startup Anthropic to its GitHub service. Read more here.
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[TechSee in PR Newswire] TechSee appoints Lawrence Askowitz to Advisory Board, as company scales its telecom solutions
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TechSee, the Visual Agentic AI company transforming customer experience for the communication and electronics industries, announced today the appointment of Lawrence Askowitz, Managing Director at The Bank Street Group, to its Telecom Advisory Board. Askowitz has worked with the largest telecom companies as well as emerging entities in the United States for […]
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NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TechSee, the Visual Agentic AI company transforming customer experience for the communication and electronics industries, announced today the appointment of Lawrence Askowitz, Managing Director at The Bank Street Group, to its Telecom Advisory Board. Askowitz has worked with the largest telecom companies as well as emerging entities in the United States for […]
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New Ecommerce Tools: May 22, 2025
This week: virtual shopping, agentic commerce, analytics, dropshipping, payments, logistics, loyalty programs, gamification, and more.
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This week: virtual shopping, agentic commerce, analytics, dropshipping, payments, logistics, loyalty programs, gamification, and more.
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Prague’s International Automotive Group bags €5M from Jet Ventures, others to accelerate spare parts distribution in European garages
Prague-based International Automotive Group, a B2B e-commerce platform and distribution agent for spare parts in the automotive aftermarket, has secured €5M in funding led by Jet Investment Group. Based out of Brno, Jet Venture is a venture capital fund investing in innovative technology startups with high growth potential. IAG is Jet Investment’s second venture capital ... …
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Prague-based International Automotive Group, a B2B e-commerce platform and distribution agent for spare parts in the automotive aftermarket, has secured €5M in funding led by Jet Investment Group. Based out of Brno, Jet Venture is a venture capital fund investing in innovative technology startups with high growth potential. IAG is Jet Investment’s second venture capital ... …
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Founders First: Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud on AI agents, infrastructure, and democratization at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
In the startup world, access to cutting-edge tools isn’t the biggest obstacle — it’s knowing how to wield them with precision. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re digging into the frameworks and decisions that determine whether an AI startup can scale — or stall. We’re excited […]
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In the startup world, access to cutting-edge tools isn’t the biggest obstacle — it’s knowing how to wield them with precision. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, we’re digging into the frameworks and decisions that determine whether an AI startup can scale — or stall. We’re excited […]
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CNO Future Fund Relaunches as Vanuatu’s Gold Standard CIIP Option
The CNO Future Fund has officially relaunched under Vanuatu’s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework, reinforcing its role as the leading option under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). Operated by VIMB Services Limited, the Fund is one of the few fully compliant entities confirmed by the government following an extensive review of all CIIP agents. […]
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The CNO Future Fund has officially relaunched under Vanuatu’s revised Citizenship by Investment regulatory framework, reinforcing its role as the leading option under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP). Operated by VIMB Services Limited, the Fund is one of the few fully compliant entities confirmed by the government following an extensive review of all CIIP agents. […]
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The Top 10 Most Trusted Agents in Arizona for 2025
In a market known for its rapid growth, relocation booms, and competitive bidding wars, trust is everything. The agents featured on this list didn’t earn their reputation through gimmicks or short-term marketing — they built it client by client, referral by referral, and decision by decision. From Scottsdale to Tucson and beyond, these are the […]
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In a market known for its rapid growth, relocation booms, and competitive bidding wars, trust is everything. The agents featured on this list didn’t earn their reputation through gimmicks or short-term marketing — they built it client by client, referral by referral, and decision by decision. From Scottsdale to Tucson and beyond, these are the […]
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Beyond single-model AI: How architectural design drives reliable multi-agent orchestration
Successful AI agents require enterprises to orchestrate interactions, manage shared knowledge and plan for failure.
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Successful AI agents require enterprises to orchestrate interactions, manage shared knowledge and plan for failure.
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Salesforce Unveils Agentforce for Financial Services to Help Firms Address Staffing Shortages and Meet Rising Client Demands
Salesforce has launched Agentforce for Financial Services, a suite of pre-built AI agents that automate front-office tasks and boost productivity while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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Salesforce has launched Agentforce for Financial Services, a suite of pre-built AI agents that automate front-office tasks and boost productivity while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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OpenAI Launches Codex
OpenAI has launched Codex, a cloud-based AI software engineering agent that performs parallel coding tasks and is now available to ChatGPT Pro, Team, and Enterprise users.
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OpenAI has launched Codex, a cloud-based AI software engineering agent that performs parallel coding tasks and is now available to ChatGPT Pro, Team, and Enterprise users.
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Beyond LLMs: How MCP and Google A2A are shaping the future of AI agents
The AI landscape is undergoing a profound shift, from passive chatbots to autonomous, tool-using AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and collaborating across complex workflows. This newsletter kicks off a multi-part deep dive into the emerging world of agentic AI, where modular agents act as teammates, connect with tools, and coordinate tasks across systems. Here are […]
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The AI landscape is undergoing a profound shift, from passive chatbots to autonomous, tool-using AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and collaborating across complex workflows. This newsletter kicks off a multi-part deep dive into the emerging world of agentic AI, where modular agents act as teammates, connect with tools, and coordinate tasks across systems. Here are […]
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What Salesforce’s $8B acquisition of Informatica means for enterprise data and AI
Industry analysts explain how Salesforce's $8 billion Informatica acquisition will transform enterprise data management and accelerate agentic AI adoption .
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Industry analysts explain how Salesforce's $8 billion Informatica acquisition will transform enterprise data management and accelerate agentic AI adoption .
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Mistral launches API for building AI agents that run Python, generate images, perform RAG and more
For professionals like the Lead AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer, the Mistral Agents API represents a powerful addition to their AI toolkit.
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For professionals like the Lead AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer, the Mistral Agents API represents a powerful addition to their AI toolkit.
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Jeeva AI’s Gaurav Bhattacharya Is Building the Sales Agent of the Future
Most startups don’t hit $5 million in annual revenue within their first year, especially in a saturated space like AI. But Gaurav Bhattacharya has never really followed conventional playbooks. As co-founder and CEO of Jeeva AI, he’s pushing a new model of sales enablement, one that doesn’t rely on bloated teams or brute-force dialing, but […]
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Most startups don’t hit $5 million in annual revenue within their first year, especially in a saturated space like AI. But Gaurav Bhattacharya has never really followed conventional playbooks. As co-founder and CEO of Jeeva AI, he’s pushing a new model of sales enablement, one that doesn’t rely on bloated teams or brute-force dialing, but […]
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Sweep Raises $22.5M to Keep Enterprises Ahead with Intelligent CRM Management
AI has completely reset the field for systems teams and revenue leaders, yet too many organizations are still running last year's playbook, says Sweep CEO Ido Gaver as his company closes a $22.5M Series B. While most claim to be agentic, Sweep actually delivers - their AI agents have helped customers achieve 300% efficiency gains and save $200K in headcount costs. With Salesforce announcing that $6 goes to management for every $1 in subscription, discover how Sweep's intelligent workspace is capturing this $120B market opportunity.
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AI has completely reset the field for systems teams and revenue leaders, yet too many organizations are still running last year's playbook, says Sweep CEO Ido Gaver as his company closes a $22.5M Series B. While most claim to be agentic, Sweep actually delivers - their AI agents have helped customers achieve 300% efficiency gains and save $200K in headcount costs. With Salesforce announcing that $6 goes to management for every $1 in subscription, discover how Sweep's intelligent workspace is capturing this $120B market opportunity.
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How small businesses can actually benefit from agentic AI, with Tkxel CEO Umair Javed at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI takes over UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall in just one week — join us June 5 for a full day of networking, learning sessions, satellite events, and more. And we’re adding another excellent speaker to our already-packed lineup: Tkxel Founder and CEO Umair Javed, who will be exploring the potency and potential for […]
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TechCrunch Sessions: AI takes over UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall in just one week — join us June 5 for a full day of networking, learning sessions, satellite events, and more. And we’re adding another excellent speaker to our already-packed lineup: Tkxel Founder and CEO Umair Javed, who will be exploring the potency and potential for […]
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This One Mistake Could Be Costing Your Business Thousands Every Month
Every missed call could mean a missed customer, and over time, thousands in lost revenue. Discover how AI voice agents are helping SMBs stay responsive, scale faster and serve smarter.
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Every missed call could mean a missed customer, and over time, thousands in lost revenue. Discover how AI voice agents are helping SMBs stay responsive, scale faster and serve smarter.
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Redefining Presence with Sonant Voice AI: How Independent Insurance Agents Can Reclaim Time Without Losing Touch
Independent agents wear many hats and answer even more calls. In an industry built on responsiveness, being available has long been synonymous with being trustworthy. The agent who always picks up, answers quickly, and stays on top of everything is often seen as the gold standard. But what if that standard is holding agencies back? […]
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Independent agents wear many hats and answer even more calls. In an industry built on responsiveness, being available has long been synonymous with being trustworthy. The agent who always picks up, answers quickly, and stays on top of everything is often seen as the gold standard. But what if that standard is holding agencies back? […]
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s3: The new RAG framework that trains search agents with minimal data
S3 decouples RAG search from generation, boosting efficiency and generalization for enterprise LLM applications with minimal data.
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S3 decouples RAG search from generation, boosting efficiency and generalization for enterprise LLM applications with minimal data.
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