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Belgian electric motorcycle startup 'Any' bets on cargo space; plus, Liux’s Big microcar bets on sustainability
2026/08/31 | 9 mins.Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.
Also, the Liux Big microcar is made in Spain. The startup thinks it can compete in a crowded market with its tiny electric car built around sustainability.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis former PG&E engineer is building a ‘Google Maps for the underground; plus, Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation
2026/08/28 | 7 mins.The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.
Also, Instinct is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices- On Wednesday, the company introduced Radar, a podcast search engine that not only transcribes podcast audio but also understands what it means, enabling it to pull out key quotes and highlights.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Pacific Fusion’s next fusion machine could clear a key hurdle to commercial power; plus, Stability AI raises $76 million in fresh funding
2026/08/26 | 7 mins.Fusion startup Pacific Fusion broke ground on a demonstration facility in New Mexico that it says will generate enough energy to power itself.
Also, Stability AI's new fundraising total now stands at $232 million.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom; plus, Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters
2026/08/24 | 8 mins.Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.
Also, Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).
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