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Connecticut's quiet venture capital success story
Connecticut Innovations, formed nearly four decades ago to support Nutmeg State startups, is on a heater. Why it matters: We don't usually pay much attention to what happens between the startup hotbeds of New York and Boston, nor to the role of…
Whatnot is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $20 billion valuation
Whatnot is proving there's still room for consumer startups in the AI era. Live shopping startup Whatnot is in talks to raise financing at about a $20 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. This would be a significant jump…
Forget robots on assembly lines. Foundational Industries wants AI to run the entire factory
Jonathan Winer thinks the U.S. is fighting the wrong manufacturing war. His startup, Foundational Industries, just raised a $25 million seed round, Fortune learned exclusively, to build factories where AI runs the whole operation rather than…
China Doesn't Start Small, West Doesn't Start Big
Sajal Singh, founder of Aperture, helps early-stage startups raise money. AI due diligence expert. EU Commission's Apply AI Alliance member. The most consequential corporate divergence of the past two decades is not technological—it is…
Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Capital One Venture X: Which Premium Travel Card Is Best in July 2026?
My friends know me as the guy who writes about credit cards (among other things), so I'm always getting questions about them. One of the most frequent is: Which premium travel card is right for me? The short answer is, 'It depends.' All three of…
Here's What Really Separates Entrepreneurs Who Make It From Entrepreneurs Who Quit
We are conditioned to worship overnight successes, assuming industry leaders possess a secret ingredient, a genius intellect or massive venture capital. But talent in the startup world is vastly overrated. What truly separates successful founders…
FIFA's Private Equity Plan Sparks Battle Over World Cup's Future
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Is Private Equity Becoming The World's New Reserve Asset Class?
Murthy Maddali is a SVP & MD, Techwave, West Europe with 25+ years of experience in technology services, P&L leadership, strategic advisory. We are living in and navigating an uncertain world with geopolitical challenges, currency…
Private Credit Worries Weigh on Hamilton Lane (HLNE)
Wasatch Global Investors, an asset management company, released its 'Select Strategy' Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Global small- and mid-cap equities delivered strong returns in the second quarter, primarily…
Exclusive-Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
SAN FRANCISCO/WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 29: Intel has provided access to some of its processor technology to a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters, in a rare move for the U.S. chipmaker. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and…
EMU: The Hidden Narrative Distorting Your Leadership Decisions
As business leaders, we often like to believe that our decisions are driven by logic and common sense. In my view, this is one of the greatest misconceptions, especially among those who consider themselves highly rational and pragmatic. We are all…
Interim Management Statement Q3 2026
This interim management statement covers the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. Investment performance measures contained in this report include realised and unrealised gains and losses and income. It was…
The Indian government should not invest in AI companies. It threatens fair competition
While these look like similar developments, they are not. In the two cases mentioned above, the state taking equity is proposed for different reasons, and they carry very different risks. Even if major economies are doing some version of this…
Commentary: China memory giant CXMT's US$10 billion IPO is a flop
HONG KONG: What makes an initial public offering great? One might say SpaceX's recent IPO was a success. Global investors were fervently chasing its shares during book-building, but the actual debut was orderly. Trading was smooth and the stock…
'The World Needs Materials That Don't Yet Exist' Sparks $450M Funding Debate In 2026
“The World Needs Materials That Don't Yet Exist.” The line landed with real fear on July 20, 2026, after a startup announced a major funding round. That announcement included a $450 million Series B and a claim that materials scarcity…
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