Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive
## Episode Summary In this episode, we cover: - **Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive** (TechCrunch Fundraising) - [Read more](https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/22/amazon-backs-programmable-optics-startup-lumotive/) - **Companies are spending millions rewiring how AI gets used. Almost none can prove it's working.** (VentureBeat) - [Read more](https://venturebeat.com/orchestration/companies-are-spending-millions-rewiring-how-ai-gets-used-almost-none-can-prove-its-working) - **VC firm 2150 raises €210M fund to solve cities’ climate challenges** (TechCrunch Fundraising) - [Read…
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