Startups
NASA Partners with Startup to Extend Space Telescope's Life
Facing the imminent decommissioning of an aging space observatory, NASA has enlisted a private startup to perform a daring orbital maneuver, pushing the telescope farther into space to prolong its scientific mission. The initiative, announced on September 24, 2025, involves innovative propulsion technology and highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration. This move could extend the telescope's operations by several years, allowing continued astronomical observations.
Giants Under Lights AI Networking Event
The Giants Under the Lights event for AI founders and investors occurred on September 8 at a ballpark venue. It provided a platform for networking in the AI startup ecosystem.
Baseten Raises $150 Million in Funding
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AI infrastructure company Baseten secured $150 million in a new funding round, valuing the firm at $2.15 billion. The investment will support expansion of its AI deployment platforms. This occurred on September 8, 2025.
Thinking Machines Lab unveils first AI product Fine-Tune
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Thinking Machines Lab, a startup founded by former OpenAI researchers, has launched its inaugural product, Fine-Tune, aimed at simplifying the customization of large language models. The platform promises to make fine-tuning accessible to developers without extensive resources. This release marks a significant step for the company in the competitive AI tools market.
Slate auto announces Tesla supercharger access and RepairPal partnership
Electric vehicle startup Slate Auto revealed on October 28, 2025, that its upcoming affordable pickup truck will feature a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port for direct access to Tesla's Supercharger network. The company also announced an industry-first partnership with RepairPal to provide nationwide service through certified independent shops. These moves aim to support the truck's production start in late 2026.