Supply Chain
Jul 31, 2026
Intropy Raises $11M for AI in the Spare Parts Market
London-based Intropy has closed an $11M seed round led by Felix Capital to automate inventory and pricing decisions for spare parts distributors, manufacturers, and recyclers. Founded by two ex-Tractable researchers, the startup has already processed over $10 billion in spare parts demand since launching in 2024. The funding will fuel US expansion and accelerated product development.
AI
Startups
Funding
Jul 29, 2026
Freehand Raises $75M Series B for Supply Chain AI
San Francisco-based Freehand has closed a $75M Series B co-led by Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $100M. The startup deploys autonomous AI agents to manage complex supply chain spend for enterprise clients including Meta, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer — targeting back-office workflows that still run largely on manual labor.
Enterprise AI
Supply Chain
Funding
Jul 3, 2026
Memory Shortage, AI Demand Drive Consumer Price Hikes
A global memory chip shortage — fueled by AI data center demand — is pushing prices higher on MacBooks, iPads, Xbox consoles, and more. Experts say waiting it out isn't a viable strategy, but the refurbished market is offering a meaningful alternative.
AI
consumer electronics
memory shortage
Jul 1, 2026
NVIDIA, Partners Build AI Infrastructure in America
NVIDIA is accelerating a domestic manufacturing push alongside key partners, bringing critical AI hardware and infrastructure production to the United States. The move reflects growing demand for sovereign AI capacity and supply chain resilience.
NVIDIA
AI Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Jun 27, 2026
Apple Seeks Waiver to Buy RAM From China's CXMT
Apple is lobbying the Trump administration for permission to purchase memory chips from CXMT, a Chinese supplier blacklisted by the Pentagon for alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army. The move comes as soaring RAM and storage prices have already forced Apple to raise prices across its product lineup.
Apple
Supply Chain
CXMT