AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoAI Dealmaking: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest in Perplexity, potentially valuing the AI startup at $30B+ as revenue climbs toward $750M, underscoring how fast capital is chasing enterprise AI. Robotics Funding: Generalist, an AI software startup for robots, is said to have raised $200M, aiming to speed up factory automation by making it easier to teach robots new tasks. Retail & Small Business Pressure: New 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are already pushing up prices on hardware and other everyday items, with owners warning demand could break if costs keep rising. Local Infrastructure Debate: New Zealand mayors warn that a blanket rates cap could squeeze long-term infrastructure and services, even as households face cost-of-living strain. Small Business Security: Two Houston restaurants were burglarized days apart, with stolen POS iPads and damage adding to already tough operating conditions. Enterprise Tech Partnerships: Google Cloud and Verizon expanded their enterprise AI collaboration, rolling out Gemini Enterprise to customer-care teams. Startup Ecosystem: South Korean startup hiring slowed sharply in H1, with funded firms growing while unfunded companies cut headcount. Energy & Capital Access: A U.S. SBA-DOE initiative will help energy and tech small businesses access private investment funds. Big Industrial Bets: Godrej Industries signed an MoU with Haryana for ~₹20,000 crore and up to 40,000 jobs, while Coles’ automation is showing earnings momentum.
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