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European startups
fromTNW | Insider
7 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
6 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 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.
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
12 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
12 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.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 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.
#spacex
Science
fromTechCrunch
15 minutes 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.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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.
Venture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX plans to launch an IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise up to $75 billion.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.
Science
fromTechCrunch
15 minutes 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.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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.
Venture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX plans to launch an IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise up to $75 billion.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.
Careers
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Jamie Dimon's reality check for ambitious workers: 'There's going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it' | Fortune

Work is hard; young workers should embrace challenges and stay in jobs longer to advance their careers.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
10 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.
Law
fromFortune
6 hours ago

The founder of a $2.5 million AI-powered legal business started work at her DA's office at just 12 years old | Fortune

Logan Brown founded Soxton, an AI-powered law firm, at 30, after discovering her passion for law as a child.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive 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
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
Business
fromEngadget
1 day 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
Media industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
#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.
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.
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.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
#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
2 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
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2026

US startups raised over $53B in February 2026 across significant funding rounds, highlighting trends in 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
2 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
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2026

US startups raised over $53B in February 2026 across significant funding rounds, highlighting trends in venture capital.
Social media marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
#artificial-intelligence
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.
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.
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.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
3 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.
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.
Psychology
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

London vs. Manhattan: Coaching insights from two global business hubs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Global financial centres influence leadership behaviour through institutional expectations and professional culture, impacting decision-making and strategic clarity.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

New York-based Esquire Bank expands legal portfolio into the Midwest with Signature Bank acquisition | amNewYork

Esquire Bank acquires Signature Bank for $348.4 million, expanding its portfolio and resources in the Midwest litigation market.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.
#entrepreneurship
Careers
fromFortune
5 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Careers
fromFortune
5 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
European startups
fromresund Startups
5 days ago

AI startup automating product compliance joins Y Combinator as regulation hits European retailers

European retailers face regulatory challenges; Complir's AI platform automates compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and growth.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
23 hours 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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day 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.
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.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports | TechCrunch

Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, confirming its commitment to advancing healthcare and life sciences.
Venture
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.
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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 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
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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
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.
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
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
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.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
5 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.
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.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
3 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup | TechCrunch

Sycamore raised $65 million in seed funding to build a comprehensive AI orchestration platform led by experienced founder Sri Viswanath.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/30/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $2.5B for the week ending 3/21/26, featuring various companies across different sectors.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
5 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
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.
Venture
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Meet the breakout VC who goes deep to make a '360-degree' behavioral map before investing in founders | Fortune

Adam Zeplain uses a deeply psychological approach to venture capital, prioritizing understanding founders' character and relationships over traditional financial metrics to predict success.
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