# m&as (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover m&as. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nvidia and Korea’s Rebellions reportedly hold partnership talks](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/nvidia-and-koreas-rebellions-reportedly-hold-partnership-talks) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Nvidia has poured more than $63bn in investments into other companies. Read more: Nvidia and Korea’s Rebellions reportedly hold partnership talks ## [Muon Space raises $250m to scale satellite production](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/muon-space-raises-250m-to-scale-satellite-production) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Muon Space has more than 50 satellites already in development for customers. Read more: Muon Space raises $250m to scale satellite production ## [Limerick’s Redfaire secures BGF €13m minority investment](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/limericks-redfaire-secures-bgf-minority-investment-growth-development) _2026-08-21 · Laura Varley · Business – Silicon Republic_ The company intends to put the investment towards its growth strategy, international expansion plans and acquisitions to broaden its reach. Read more: Limerick’s Redfaire secures BGF €13m minority investment ## [Reports: Anthropic aims above SpaceX in soon-to-come IPO](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/reports-anthropic-aims-above-spacex-in-soon-to-come-ipo) _2026-08-21 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Investors hope Anthropic would be valued at $2trn or more – doubling its initial target and dwarfing SpaceX on the way. Read more: Reports: Anthropic aims above SpaceX in soon-to-come IPO ## [Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/report-only-sectors-aiding-ai-adoption-poised-for-sure-growth) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ ‘Only markets in three categories – infrastructure; data and AI; and identity, access and network security – are broadly positioned for clear growth,’ finds Forrester. Read more: Report: Only sectors aiding AI adoption sure to grow from it ## [UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-ai-start-up-callosum-secures-100m-seed-funding-round) _2026-08-20 · Laura Varley · Technology – Silicon Republic_ The 2025-founded company aims to demonstrate that not every company requires high-end, powerful graphic processors or AI strategies. Read more: UK AI start-up Callosum secures $100m in seed funding round ## [Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/bloomberg-uk-ai-chips-start-up-fractal-could-raise-600m-chips-semiconductors) _2026-08-20 · Tim Barnwell · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Fractile was founded in 2022 and operates from two primary locations in London and Bristol. Read more: Bloomberg: UK AI chips start-up Fractile could raise $600m ## [Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-verne-croatia-robotaxi-zagreb-autonomous-vehicle) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Pony and Uber are expanding their partnership across four additional European cities. Read more: Uber launches its first European robotaxi service in Croatia ## [Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/stripe-agrees-to-buy-openrouter-terms-undisclosed) _2026-08-20 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ Real-world economic potential of AI will depend on efficient usage of scarce compute resources, Stripe's Patrick Collison said. Read more: Stripe confirms acquisition of OpenRouter, terms undisclosed ## [Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/why-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-cant-be-treated-separately) _2026-08-19 · silicon · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Magnet Plus’s Patrick Masterson discusses why now is the time to engage in a combined network and security strategy to ensure business continuity and maintain customer trust. Read more: Why connectivity and cybersecurity can’t be treated separately ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bAVFyviRL5qw) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/surging-unitree-stock-highlights-investor-appetite-for-physical-ai) _2026-08-19 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ China holds more than 97pc of the burgeoning humanoid robotics market despite lacking big budget VC attention. Read more: Surging Unitree stock highlights investor appetite for physical AI ## [AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ai-chip-start-up-etched-raises-700m-at-21bn-valuation) _2026-08-19 · Colin Ryan · Technology – Silicon Republic_ Etched was founded in 2022 by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen and Chris Zhu, and emerged from stealth in June of this year. Read more: AI chip start-up Etched raises $700m at $21bn valuation ## [Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-lowers-app-stores-fees-in-eu-in-dma-compliance) _2026-08-19 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ These changes are part of Apple’s efforts to quash disagreements with the EU over its Digital Markets Act. Read more: Apple lowers developer App Store fees in EU for DMA compliance ## [IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/imr-irish-manufacturing-research-annual-report-2025-18m-economic-value) _2026-08-18 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ ‘The debate about whether AI and automation matter is over. Manufacturers can see the opportunity,' IMR's CEO said. Read more: IMR creates €18m in 2025 value for Irish businesses ## [US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/meta-social-media-instagram-facebook-legal-children-us) _2026-08-18 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ 'We'll show a jury that Meta concealed what it knew about the harm its products cause young people because looking away was more profitable,’ Kentucky AG Russell Coleman said. Read more: US states drag Meta to trial over child safety on social media ## [Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/apple-change-rules-governing-app-tracking-transparency-framework) _2026-08-18 · Laura Varley · Business – Silicon Republic_ Germany's FCO concluded that Apple is potentially in breach of rules governing competitiveness. Read more: Apple to change European policies on app tracking transparency ## [Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/gravis-robotics-becomes-unicorn-after-200m-raise-ai-automation) _2026-08-18 · Tim Barnwell · Technology – Silicon Republic_ EU-Startups reported that a $1bn post-money valuation is the end result of the funding round, in which Japan’s SoftBank was the sole investor. Read more: Gravis Robotics becomes a Swiss unicorn after $200m raise ## [French authorities investigating hack of national tax department](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/french-authorities-investigating-hack-of-national-tax-authority) _2026-08-17 · Tim Barnwell · Technology – Silicon Republic_ The incident followed other recent cyberattacks involving French public institutions. Read more: French authorities investigating hack of national tax department ## [French court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/french-court-blocks-bill-banning-social-media-under-15s-safety) _2026-08-17 · Laura Varley · Business – Silicon Republic_ France’s president Emmanuel Macron has requested that his government and prime minister Sebastien Lecornu rework the draft legislation. Read more: French court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s ## [Bloomberg: Stripe seals deal to buy OpenRouter for more than $7bn](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/bloomberg-stripe-seals-deal-to-buy-openrouter-for-more-than-7bn) _2026-08-17 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ OpenRouter more than doubled its valuation in a year with its May funding round led by an Alphabet venture arm. Read more: Bloomberg: Stripe seals deal to buy OpenRouter for more than $7bn ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sEMzgS5U4jO0) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Uber, Pony AI to launch 2,000 robotaxis across Europe](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/uber-pony-ai-to-launch-2000-robotaxis-across-europe) _2026-08-14 · Suhasini Srinivasaragavan · Business – Silicon Republic_ The companies did not reveal which areas they plan to expand to, but Pony told SiliconRepublic.com that further details will follow. Read more: Uber, Pony AI to launch 2,000 robotaxis across Europe