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Saudi Venture Firms Press Ahead With Fundraising Despite War
Saudi Arabian venture capital firms are pressing ahead with fundraising and deployment as they navigate disruptions from the regional conflict. Riyadh-based Khwarizmi Ventures has secured more than $70 million for the first close of its second fund…
The 'PayPal Mafia' built a $1.5 billion fintech pioneer. The company they left behind is struggling
Nineteen years ago, in a Fortune cover story that christened the group, the so-called “PayPal Mafia” gathered in San Francisco for a photo shoot. There were gold chains, tracksuits, Maker's Mark, Sinatra singing through the Wurlitzer.
Robinhood's venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is touting the success of the fintech's new Ventures Fund I, which allows retail investors to invest in private tech companies like Stripe, Oura, Databricks, OpenAI, and others, through a publicly-traded fund listed on the…
DeepSeek could hit $45B valuation from its first investment round
DeepSeek is in talks to raise its first round of venture capital, and in just a few weeks, its potential valuation has soared from $20 billion to $45 billion, the Financial Times and Bloomberg reported. The Chinese AI lab came to prominence in…
Supply Chain Intelligence Firm Secures Funding for Predictive AI
A South Korean supply chain intelligence company said it has recently secured additional funding, a financial boost it would use to advance its predictive AI. Willog, founded in 2021, said in a statement it secured a Series B-2 investment from…
Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world's fastest-growing market for global brands
Viral social media content has raised awareness around food safety and mislabeling in India. Celebrity endorsement-driven brand trust has shifted to community-verified trust. More than 50% of PepsiCo's beverages in India are low-to no-sugar, and it…
The $75,000 schmooze: Inside the networking frenzy at this year's Milken Global Conference
At the Milken Global Conference, the talk is about saving the world, but the real action still revolves around raising money. Between panels on policy, guided meditations, and celebrity sightings, thousands of suited financiers descend on Beverly…
Chalmers considers super performance test change to help start-ups
Labor is considering carving out venture capital, renewable energy and affordable housing from the superannuation performance test in a move that would allow the country's $4.5 trillion in retirement savings to more easily be invested in areas…
Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A
Business insurance startup Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion, the startup's co-founder Nico Laqua said on LinkedIn. This comes just four months after the company announced a $108…
AI Is Rewriting What Investors Should Look For In Early Startup Teams
Starting a company has never cost less. A founder with the right AI tools can ship a working product in a weekend, stand up a website in an afternoon, and fill out an accelerator application before lunch. But that speed hasn't made it easier to get…
Robinhood Opens Private Markets to 150,000 Retail Investors
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AI, robotics, climate tech: How VCaaS helps corporations enter deep tech safely
Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and climate technologies are no longer distant future technologies. They are rapidly becoming the infrastructure of the next industrial era. For corporations, this creates both opportunity and anxiety. These…
A16z Raises $2.2B for New Crypto Fund
The crypto-focused arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has raised $2.2 billion for its fifth fund dedicated to backing crypto projects. In a blog post on Tuesday, a16z Crypto said its latest fund, Crypto Fund 5, would back founders…
Horizon (HRZN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Michael Balkin Chief Investment Officer — Paul Seitz Chief Financial Officer — Daniel Trolio Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected]…
Global Millennial Capital Raises USD 100 Million to Fund New-Age Technology Leaders in Underpenetrated Mid-Cap Segments
GMCL's IPO Opportunities Fund targets investments in AI, decentralized finance technologies, and new-age energy solutions in companies with a market capitalization between USD 5 billion and USD 20 billion BOSTON, May 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- Global…
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