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Texas Instruments has launched the industry's most capable battery monitoring chip for electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage with a built-in diagnostic system designed to detect cell-level problems in real time.

With an ever more connected society and new technologies and electronics released at an increasing pace, e-waste is an ever-growing issue. According to the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor , e-waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling. A record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2022, up 82% from 2010, and is on track to rise another 32% to 82 million tonnes in 2030.

The new capital is split between a $220 million flagship early-stage vehicle, Seedcamp VII, and a $100 million “Select” fund reserved for follow-on investments in portfolio companies as they scale to Series B and beyond. The firm now manages over $1 billion in assets, having started in 2007 with a first fund of just $2.5 million.

Fund manager of the Women Backing Women Fund of Funds, Bootstrap 4F, has announced its first three capital commitments since the fund’s £130 million first close in March 2026. The commitments in Evertrue Capital I LP, Seedcamp VII LP, and Seedcamp Nation II LP mark the beginning of Bootstrap 4F’s active deployment into a rigorously selected group of women-led venture capital managers with offices operating across the UK.

Tesla is eyeing up the modular AI data centre hardware market, according to a new trademark application for a product called “Megapod”.

The Hustle Awards 2026 are only two weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited! Taking place on the 9 July at Shoreditch Exchange, the startup and business worlds will gather to celebrate the founders, teams, and businesses that are making moves in their industries.

Researchers from the University of Sydney, working with IBM, have identified one of the main sources of error in quantum computers, and demonstrated how redesigning a critical component of the error-correction process can substantially improve performance. The findings, published in

Anna Wood, Editor at Electronic Specifier, picks her top 5 AI products released in June 2026.

Ex-Speedinvest partner Rick Hao has launched his first VC fund, Ruya Ventures, and announced he has raised $50 million for the venture. The fund is focused on supporting global deeptech innovation, as it shifts from the lab into real-world deployment.

The Hustle Awards 2026 was a resounding success, bringing the industry together to celebrate the people who shape the startup ecosystem.