Issue #68 • January 06, 2026
Hi Seedradar Squad! This week, the hardware future arrived early with the launch of CES 2026 and Nvidia's massive reveal of the "Rubin" architecture, effectively resetting the compute baseline for the entire industry.
Simultaneously, Kraken, the energy layer needed to power this future secured massive backing to scale the "utility OS" for global power grids. Plus, we deep dive into Stack AI, a YC-backed platform that democratizes intelligence by letting anyone build enterprise-grade LLM workflows in minutes.

📈 Important News of the Week!
• Kraken Technologies raised $1 billion to scale its "utility OS." The platform currently manages power grids and billing for over 50 million global customers, positioning it as a dominant force in CleanTech. - Read More
• The CES 2026 officially launched in Las Vegas, and will be running until January 9th. The event showcases massive debuts including Lego's new "Smart Brick" system, Nvidia's Project GR00T robotics updates, and Amazon's strategic AI partnerships for the automotive sector. - Read More
• Erebor Bank secured $350 million in funding led by Founders Fund. The challenger bank aims to provide FDIC-insured treasury services specifically for crypto, defense, and AI companies often de-risked by traditional finance. - Read More
• Nvidia unveiled "Rubin," its next-generation AI chip architecture succeeding Blackwell. Featuring a new GPU, "Vera" CPU, and advanced networking, Rubin is designed to power the next wave of trillion-parameter AI models, effectively resetting the compute baseline for the entire industry. - Read More
🌱 The Next Big Thing: Our Startup Pick!

🎯 This Week's Emerging Star: Stack AI
Stack AI, a Y-Combinator-backed startup, is the ultimate low-code platform for building and deploying enterprise-grade Large Language Model (LLM) applications. The interface allows teams to visually design complex AI workflows, connect them to private data sources—like Google Drive or Notion—and instantly launch them as APIs or chatbots.
By removing the need for heavy backend engineering, Stack AI democratizes the creation of powerful AI tools. It enables businesses to automate internal processes and build custom intelligent assistants in minutes, rather than months, making it a critical infrastructure player for any company adopting generative AI.
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💼 Resource of the Week!
📘 The Ultimate DeepSeek Guide 2026

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Disclosure: Seedradar Ventures and/or its general partner may hold investments in some of the companies mentioned in this newsletter. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.


