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LGND has raised $9 million to convert geographic data into vector embeddings to power AI models that understand the Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Mastodon, the open source, decentralized social network offering an alternative to Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Threads, is rolling out a number of updates with Tuesday’s release of Mastodon 4.4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — i ... Show More

Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, is willing to cut its valuation to below $2 billion as it hunts for new funding, a person familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Instant grocery delivery startup Zepto has raised $200 million in a new funding round at a valuation of $1.4 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, said it has raised a funding round that values it at $1 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Indian financial services startup MobiKwik seeks to raise about $84.2 million through issue of new shares in an initial public offering in the home market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Kubik, a plastic upcycling startup, has raised a $1.9 million seed extension, months after announcing initial equity investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

P.M. Edition for Feb. 23. Nvidia hit $2 trillion in valuation in morning trading, before falling back below the mark at closing. It is still one of the most valuable U.S. companies, trailing only Microsoft and Apple. Plus, markets reporter Caitlin McCabe explains the strategy beh ... Show More

Plus, Apple stock hits record high. And Raspberry Pi shares soar on their first day of trading. Zoe Thomas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Our top stories today: U.S. stocks poised for a breather after yesterday’s spike; China propping up yuan ahead of U.S. negotiations; and Musk calls year ‘excruciating’, no plans to stop tweeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Plus, AI cloud-computing startup raises one of the largest-ever private debt financings. And Elon Musk’s X completes its rebrand. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Just a year after raising $11.6 million, Kittl raised another $36 million in a Series B round led by IVP with some existing investors participating once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices