<ul><li>Startup news this week was routine with steady progress and no major drama.</li><li>Chime filed for an IPO, Databricks acquired Neon, and Acorns acquired EarlyBird.</li><li>AutoUnify aims to bridge communication gap in automotive retail.</li><li>Google launched AI Futures Fund, while Y Combinator accused Google of hindering U.S. startup ecosystem.</li><li>Elizabeth Holmes' partner seeks funding for a blood-testing startup resembling Theranos.</li><li>Bestow, TensorWave, Sprinter Health, Nawy, Granola, Realta Fusion, Hedra, and Doji secured notable funding rounds.</li><li>Work-Bench raised $160 million for its fourth fund, and Mercury co-founder launched a $26 million fund.</li><li>Eric Slesinger, a CIA officer turned investor, exclusively invests in European defense tech through 201 Ventures.</li></ul>

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