HubSpot Layoffs: Cambridge Software Firm Cuts Nearly 660 Jobs
HubSpot is cutting nearly 660 jobs, about 7% of staff, with $65M to $75M in charges, its SEC filing shows. What it means for Cambridge and Boston tech.
Tech Startups
Coverage of Boston- and Cambridge-area tech startups and the wider startup ecosystem: funding rounds, launches, hiring, product news, and the companies shaping New England innovation.
Boston Business Deals: Soufflé’s $135M Raise, Motor Mart Sale and Two Acquisitions
Boston business deals from Oct. 13-23, 2026: Souffle’s $135M Series B, the $89M Motor Mart sale, Rocket and Beacon acquisitions, and new leases.
Powertown Plans $6.9M Battery Network to Cut Brockton Businesses’ Power Bills
Powertown will invest $6.9M by 2032 in Brockton battery storage for 17 businesses and six city buildings, with first units due in early 2027.
ASI Raises $325 Million, Valuing Boston AI Firm at $3 Billion
The ASI funding round brings $325 million from Spark Capital and others, valuing the Boston AI company behind FAA air traffic software at $3 billion.
Tenstorrent Raises $1.5 Billion as Valuation Jumps to $6.2 Billion
Tenstorrent Series E: Jim Keller’s RISC-V AI chip company raised $1.5 billion at a $6.2 billion valuation to scale Galaxy servers and take on Nvidia.
Woburn Startup VEIR Raises $110 Million to Bring Superconducting Power to AI Data Centers
Woburn startup VEIR closed a $110M Series C on Oct. 8 for superconducting AI data center power. Deal size, investors, impact and open questions.
Boston AI Startup Graylark Raises $10.7 Million to Build Raven Image-Search Tool
Boston AI startup Graylark raised a $10.7M seed led by General Catalyst for Raven, which helps investigators geolocate photos and spot fake images.
Ledgebrook Raises $200 Million as Allianz X Backs Boston AI Insurance Platform
Boston AI insurer Ledgebrook raised $200 million co-led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital. Deal size, dates, what Blackbird does and what is unknown.
Boston Robotics 2026: Boston Dynamics Waltham, iRobot and Symbotic
Boston robotics in 2026: Boston Dynamics’ $100M Waltham plant, iRobot under Picea, Symbotic’s Walmart growth and MassRobotics’ $2B in startup funding, sourced.
Atomic Series A: Boston AI Supply Chain Raises $12.5M
Boston’s Atomic raised a $12.5M Series A led by Klass Capital and Madrona for AI that makes purchasing decisions. Customers, ARR growth and claims.