Episode 16 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, valuations, covering 7 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.

Stories featured in this episode:

1. Domestic Semiconductor Advanced Materials Company Raises Over 100 Million, Achieves Mass Adoption by Leading Clients (WeChat Startup News)

2. Your Culture Is Your Capital. Here's How to Turn Soft Values Into Hard Startup Metrics (Entreprenuer)

3. Why Most People Miss Out On Billion-Dollar Opportunities (Entreprenuer)

4. What Startups Need to Learn from Fortune 500 Playbooks (and What They Shouldn't) (Entreprenuer)

5. Crystal Nucleus Energy Raises Tens of Millions in Funding to Tackle Solid-State Battery "Solid-Solid Interface" Challenge | 36Kr Exclusive (36KR)

6. China Mobile Chain Leader Fund Strategically Invests in Atomic Quantum Computing System Developer, Completing New Round of Financing (WeChat Startup News)

7. Humans& Raises Huge $480M Seed Round At $4.48B Valuation For ‘Human-Centric AI Lab’ (Crunchbase News)

Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.