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Kushner's Thrive Holdings in Talks to Raise at Least $2 Billion
Thrive Holdings, an offshoot of Joshua Kushner's venture capital firm Thrive Capital, is in discussions to raise at least $2 billion, according to people familiar with the talks. The company, which aims to bring new technology like artificial…
Investors Debate IPO Path, Financing Routes Needed to Grow Space Market
The way the commercial space sector is financed needs to catch up with the huge advances industry has made in its capabilities, venture capitalists at a SATShow business panel said March 24. From an investment point of view, the space sector is…
Two tigers, one vision: why Hong Kong and Singapore must collaborate, not just compete
As Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong meets Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, the Asian financial hubs have more to gain from synergy than rivalry – leveraging unique gatekeeper roles for mutual growth. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
Defense tech startups raise $405 million in new funding rounds
This artificial intelligence outfit has fetched $45 million in Series A capital to aid its work on developing an open architecture platform for unifying communication, sensing and edge intelligence functions in radio networks. Also known as ODC…
Xona's $170m flight, Blackstone's UAE bet, and Herbalife's bloody buy
• Xona, a Burlingame, Calif. network of small satellites for navigation, raised $170m in Series C funding. Mohari Ventures Natural Capital led, joined by Craft Ventures, Iconiq, Woven Capital, NGP Capital, Samsung Next, Hexagon, and others.
Seed Funding Hasn't Stalled, But It's Skewing Larger And Is More Competitive Than Ever, Crunchbase Data Shows
Venture capital news headlines these days are dominated by stories of size: capital concentration into the highest-growth companies, surging valuations, seed rounds totaling tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars, and megafunds raising tens…
EXCLUSIVE: Nordic Knots' Fresh Investment Proves Rugs Are a Hot Bet
MILAN — Nordic Knots, the design-forward, Scandi rug brand with fashion appeal, has drawn fresh investment its way. On Thursday, Nordic Knots, which also launched a textiles collection for the home in 2025, announced the addition of new…
Here are 3 stocks Goldman says are positioned to navigate war-related energy market disruptions
Oil prices have surged since the onset of the war in Iran. Goldman Sachs updated its projections for some of its top stock picks in the energy sector. The analysts flagged three stocks positioned to gain from a tighter energy market. We're unable…
Twenty One Capital Unseats MARA in Bitcoin Treasury Race
Jack Mallers' Twenty One Capital is now the second-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury by BTC holdings, after miner MARA sold off a portion of its holdings and fell to the number three spot. The newly formed Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company…
VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales
Volkswagen will withdraw its mass-market car brand Skoda from mainland China after years of lacklustre sales, as international marques continue to lose their appeal in the world's largest automotive market. “Skoda Auto has realigned its…
Meet Figure AI: The company behind the humanoid robot hosted by Melania Trump
Figure AI's third generation humanoid robot appeared at a White House event next to Melania Trump on Wednesday. While the first lady used the robot to promote her push for artificial intelligence in children's education, Figure AI and its…
I met my AI twin-and now I'm in an existential crisis
Before I ever met Sam Kececi, I had already interviewed him on his career, his use of AI, and his thoughts on data privacy. In this case, “him” might be a loose word, depending on your definition—I had spoken not with Kececi…
All the 'hidden' tax rises coming in days that you've probably forgotten about
MILLIONS of Brits are being warned to brace for a wave of “stealth” tax hikes hitting bank accounts in just a matter of days. While the recent Spring Statement may have seemed quiet, a string of rule changes kicking in on April 6 will…
Trump Appoints Big Tech Elites to New Advisory Board
President Donald Trump has formally populated his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a body created by executive order just days into his second term. The names now attached to it represent a tightly interconnected…
Unlocking Capital for Entrepreneurs: Insights from Tyrus Shivers
Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to…
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