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Decentralization
With walled gardens and advertising-driven social networks prevailing, a new initiative is making waves. On November 14, Peter Wang, co-founder of Anaconda and a staunch advocate for the decentralized web, posted a simple request on Bluesky: ideas for a new incubator and fund to support experimental projects built on the
Funding
As we close out the year, many business owners are gearing up for growth in 2025. Whether it’s increasing sales, launching new products, or expanding teams, these plans often require growth capital. Yet, many businesses face common obstacles that prevent them from securing the funding they need. Here are
Wearables
Oura, the smart ring maker, announced it has secured $200 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to $5.2 billion. The funding round included participation from Fidelity Management and glucose monitoring device maker Dexcom. Expansion Plans and AI Focus Oura says the new capital will be
Business Insights
San Francisco-based data analytics company Databricks has raised a record-breaking $10 billion in its Series J funding round, valuing the company at $62 billion. This historic investment—on par with Microsoft’s $10 billion backing of OpenAI in 2023—signals confidence that Databricks will play a pivotal role in the
Economy
In a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a monumental $100 billion investment into the United States over the next four years. Joined by President-elect Donald Trump, Son emphasized that the decision reflects his confidence in the U.S. economy under Trump’s leadership.
Business Insights
Acquisitions can be a powerful strategy for growth, allowing businesses to scale quickly, enter new markets, or acquire valuable assets. However, not all deals succeed. Many acquisitions fail, often due to common but preventable mistakes. Here are the 4 common reasons acquisition deals fall apart and how to avoid these
Transportation
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), a leading air-taxi maker, announced on Thursday that it has raised $430 million in fresh capital. The funding, which includes contributions from existing investors United Airlines and Stellantis, as well as new backers Wellington Management and Abu Dhabi’s 2PointZero, comes through an equity offering. Key
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Liquid AI, an innovative AI startup co-founded by robotics expert Daniela Rus, secured $250 million in Series A funding led by AMD, valuing the company at over $2 billion. What is Liquid AI? Liquid AI is developing a new type of AI model called liquid neural networks, inspired by the
Finance
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has emerged as one of the most prominent artificial intelligence (AI) stocks this year. Shares have skyrocketed 345% year-to-date, outperforming all S&P 500 companies in 2024. Its strategic moves and market optimism around AI continue to fuel investor enthusiasm, but there are rising concerns
Retail
In a significant win for the Biden administration, a U.S. federal judge blocked the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocery chains. The decision followed a three-week trial in Portland, Oregon, where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argued that the merger would
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Semiconductors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported a 34% year-over-year increase in November sales, driven by strong demand for its AI-focused chips. The company, a key supplier to tech giants like Apple and Nvidia, posted $8.48 billion in revenue for the month. Despite the robust year-over-year growth, November sales marked