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Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
11 hours ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
10 hours ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
#spacex
Science
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

SpaceX files confidentially for IPO that will rewrite the record books

SpaceX files for a record-breaking IPO targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation, driven by Starlink growth and its merger with xAI.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

SpaceX is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and transitioning to a publicly traded company.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
Science
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

SpaceX files confidentially for IPO that will rewrite the record books

SpaceX files for a record-breaking IPO targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation, driven by Starlink growth and its merger with xAI.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

SpaceX's IPO might arrive sooner than you think

SpaceX is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and transitioning to a publicly traded company.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
#dividend-stocks
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 hours ago

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 6% That'll Pay You to Wait

Consider investing in undervalued dividend stocks as volatility and inflation rise.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

What Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity's New Dividend Means for Investors

Dividend stocks have outperformed growth stocks in 2026, with increased investor interest in reliable income sources.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

5 Big-Name Stocks That Pay 5% Dividends Wall Street Loves

Dividend stocks provide reliable passive income and solid total returns, making them attractive investments for many individuals.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
7 hours ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
15 hours ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
fromInc
1 day ago

5 Passive Income Business Ideas That Require Less Than $1,500 to Start

Short-term rentals offer a variety of options beyond traditional home rentals. Platforms like Swimply allow individuals to rent out pools, while Neighbor and Spacer enable the monetization of unused parking spots.
Bootstrapping
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.
Business
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.
Business
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.
#social-media
Online marketing
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.
Marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.
Online marketing
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.
Marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.
Retirement
fromSubstack
5 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

To Access Stranded Capital, Filmmakers Need to Learn Demand-Side Thinking

Shifting from supply-side to demand-side thinking is crucial for independent filmmakers to attract investment and audience interest.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
France news
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 days ago

Omniscient raises $4.1M to replace 150 fragmented intelligence tools

Omniscient provides real-time executive briefings by synthesizing data from over 100,000 sources, addressing the need for proactive corporate intelligence.
#venture-capital
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Dmitry Volkov on the Structure of Modern Venture Investing

Access to networks is as crucial as capital in venture capital, especially for early-stage technology investments.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to get funded in 2026 if you're not an AI startup in San Francisco

Physical-world companies face structural funding challenges requiring stacked capital sources and disciplined execution rather than single institutional rounds.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Dmitry Volkov on the Structure of Modern Venture Investing

Access to networks is as crucial as capital in venture capital, especially for early-stage technology investments.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to get funded in 2026 if you're not an AI startup in San Francisco

Physical-world companies face structural funding challenges requiring stacked capital sources and disciplined execution rather than single institutional rounds.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
5 days ago

myStoria closes $1.6M seed led by Graphite Ventures

myStoria combines AI and human expertise to assist patients with reproductive health conditions, addressing diagnostic delays and fragmented care.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SpaceX IPO Fever Hits -- Here's the One Space Stock You Should Buy Now

Rocket Lab is the only publicly traded company delivering significant progress across the entire space value chain, achieving record revenue and expanding margins.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

$2B chasing Anthropic, $600M of OpenAI unsold: how secondary markets are repricing the AI race - Silicon Canals

The secondary market indicates a fundamental shift favoring Anthropic over OpenAI in the AI sector.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Institutional Investors Pile Into Netflix Even as Company Executives Head for the Exits

Netflix shows a divide between bullish analyst ratings and insider selling, indicating mixed signals for investors.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Private equity's next step into 401(k)s

"I'm surprised by how neutral the rule was, when you think about the massive amount of lobbying there's been around it. It doesn't say certain assets are good or bad. Instead, it really focuses on making a rules-based framework instead of a litigation-based one."
Intellectual property law
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Build Financial Resilience as a Solopreneur

Designing a delivery model and client journey is crucial for business stability and avoiding the feast or famine cycle.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Spinoff For Crypto Push

Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to enhance its digital asset strategy and establish a dedicated institutional crypto division.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#fintech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
fromFortune
3 days ago
Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
#openai
fromExchangewire
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

This ETF Pays Dividends Monthly and Yields 7.3%

The fund blends high yield corporate bonds, senior loans, and debt tranches of U.S. collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) into a single actively managed portfolio, aiming to deliver income that beats the broad bond market while keeping volatility lower than any single segment on its own.
Business
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

The 13% Yield Trap? Why MORT's Dividend Hike Is Masking a NAV Slide

MORT holds shares in mortgage real estate investment trusts, companies that borrow at short-term rates and invest in mortgage-backed securities or originate real estate loans. The income MORT distributes comes from the dividends paid by the underlying mREITs to their shareholders.
Business
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

XOVR Raised $470 Million on the SpaceX Dream but Trails QQQ by 70 Points Over 5 Years

ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF provides retail investors access to SpaceX and other high-growth companies traditionally reserved for accredited investors.
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

I Skipped the Business Plan. This 10-Slide Deck Helped Me Raise Millions

A ten-slide pitch deck is more effective for early-stage fundraising than detailed business plans because investors prioritize clarity of problem, conviction in insight, and quick comprehension of company value.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

These 4 High-Yield ETFs Promise Big Payouts, but Only 1 Looks Truly Safe

Different ETFs offer varying income sources and sustainability, with distinct risks and yields.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

What Makes a Perfect LBO Target: These 4 Stocks Fit the Profile Right Now

Private equity firms seek LBO targets with predictable cash flow, depressed valuations, and operational improvement potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Says Buy the Dip: KeyBanc Upgrades Crescent Energy Target

Crescent Energy's stock target raised to $19 by KeyBanc, indicating a strong investment opportunity despite recent pullback.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Firefly Stock Is Up 19% Over the Past Week, But Reddit Says the Market Has It All Wrong

Firefly Aerospace's stock surged 19% recently, driven by strong revenue growth and bullish social sentiment, highlighting its software capabilities in defense.
Business
fromFortune
3 days ago

The hedge fund billionaire betting Miami can rival New York's Wall Street | Fortune

Ken Griffin is betting on Miami as a future financial hub, relocating Citadel to capitalize on its growth potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.
#investing
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Bill Ackman Thinks It's Time to Buy Stocks. Here are 3 Magnificent Deals in the Pershing Portfolio

Bill Ackman believes it's an opportune time to invest in quality stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

3 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Today and Forget About for the Next 20 Years

Investing in dividend stocks like Coca-Cola can build long-term wealth and provide passive income, even during economic uncertainty.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

He Turned Down a $1M Job Offer Because He Had a Novel Idea. Then He Grew That Business to $22M in 3 Years.

Aaron Harper left a $1 million VP role to create a franchise system, scaling Rolling Suds to 356 territories and $22 million in revenue.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

This 1 Tech Stock is Worth Buying Hand-Over-Fist, Even in This Environment

Arm Holdings is positioned to thrive due to a critical mismatch in tech components, particularly in battery efficiency and capacity.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Manage Investor Expectations After Fundraising

Consistent, transparent post-investment communication sustains investor trust and engagement more effectively than the initial fundraising process itself.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup

Raising venture capital too early can cost you control, leverage and even your company. Early capital is often highly dilutive, selling off your future before your blueprint is complete. The difference between lighting a spark and burning your equity to ash is a lesson many founders learn too late.
Bootstrapping
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
6 days ago

Rebellions closes $400M pre-IPO round at a $2.34B valuation

Rebellions, a South Korean AI chip company, raised $650M in six months, targeting Meta and xAI as customers, and valued at $2.34 billion.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
5 days ago

Standing Ovation raises 30M Series B round

Standing Ovation raised €30 million for US commercial rollout of Advanced Casein, produced through precision fermentation from dairy waste streams.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

VC firms rarely reinvent themselves. Kleiner Perkins did-and has a new $3.5 billion to show for it | Fortune

Kleiner Perkins has successfully raised $3.5 billion, marking a significant turnaround in its venture capital strategy and investments, particularly in AI.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

SpaceX IPO: What we know about the initial public offering as the eagerly awaited stock listing date nears

SpaceX is expected to confidentially file its IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 'in coming days.' This means the company's confidential IPO filing is likely to happen sometime between today and next week.
Venture
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