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Bootstrapped for a decade: Tofler's story of creating a sustainable SaaS business without venture capital
Indian startups have been fueled by venture capital for much of the last decade. The discussion around technology companies has often been focused on funding news and hyper-growth. There is a counter-trend too, with a number of software businesses…
SpaceX has some of the world's biggest investors on board. Meet 10 of its top shareholders.
No surprises here. Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, owns roughly 6.42 billion shares, or about 49% of the company. Massive stakes in SpaceX and Tesla have made Musk by far the world's wealthiest person. His net worth stood at $860 billion…
Makers Fund expands game industry footprint
Chris Kerr, Senior Editor, News,GameDeveloper.com August 20, 2026 Venture capital firm Makers Fund has closed a fourth investment round worth $250 million, meaning it now has $1.5 billion in total assets under management. The fund, which…
The Power Of No
That premise is at the heart of a new campaign to uncover stories from icons whose refusals created something extraordinary. Inspired by founder Charles Tanqueray's rejection of more than 300 recipes to perfect the London Dry Gin that still makes…
Airtree reads the riot act to start-ups falling behind in the AI race
Airtree Ventures has put founders of its vast portfolio of companies on notice that it will sell out of start-ups if they cannot show that their businesses are safe from the massive disruption caused by artificial intelligence. The warning from one…
Skan AI's new round, Atlanta Falcons's $10.6B valuation, Crestline's $625M fund
• Skan AI, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based operational intelligence platform, raised $63m. Cathay Innovation and Dell Technologies Capital led, joined by Citi Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, State Farm Ventures and Wipro Ventures. Go deeper •…
From Showtime to Insurance Time: how the LA Lakers became a $12.5bn hedge fund play
For years, the NBA was built on the alliance of patient money and marketing pizzazz, and no team captured that curious mixture better than the Los Angeles Lakers. Through Showtime in the 1980s and the dominance of the Shaq-Kobe years, the Lakers…
India's booming coaching industry faces scrutiny as exam leaks fuel student anger
BENGALURU/SINGAPORE: For millions of families in India, becoming a doctor, lawyer or engineer remains a coveted career path - fuelling a booming tuition industry that caters to students competing for highly sought-after college places. The country…
Muon Space raises $250m to scale satellite production
Muon Space has more than 50 satellites already in development for customers. US space-tech manufacturer Muon Space has raised $250m in a Series C round to meet the growing demand for satellites across industries. The round was led by Eclipse…
German giant acquires Israeli company for $575 million
German insurance group Munich Re has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Israeli cyber insurance company At-Bay at an Enterprise Value of $575 million. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and…
Entertainment-Focused VC Firm Wraps $250M Fund
Interactive entertainment-focused venture capital firm Makers Fund on Thursday revealed that it has closed its latest fund with $250 million in tow, bringing the firm's total assets under management to $1.5... To view the full article, register…
Anthropic Aims for Largest-Ever IPO
SpaceX achieved the biggest-ever first-time sale when it raised $75 billion at the outset, and it later increased that figure to $86.2 billion with an overallotment option, according to the report. Anthropic is currently running the numbers and…
OpenAI and Anthropic Fuel California's Record-Setting Investment Surge
Companies there have taken in around $366 billion in venture capital this year, with just two artificial intelligence (AI) firms— OpenAI and Anthropic —accounting for half that total, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday…
Alphabet and Nvidia Own More SpaceX Than BlackRock and Vanguard Combined. Here's Why That's About to Change.
You can buy Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX -4.05%) on the Nasdaq, but the vast majority of shares are still locked up. On June 12, the company sold 639 million shares at its initial public offering (IPO) -- making roughly 5% of the share…
Newcastle entrepreneurs strike a £2.3m deal to shake up credit score industry
Two Newcastle entrepreneurs have launched their pioneering credit score technology to UK lenders after raising £2.3m in funding. Childhood friends Evangeline Atkinson and Laura Mills developed Noggin HQ to help the millions of people who are…
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