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3 Dec, 14:13

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📈 Asian chip stocks mostly rise, shrugging off new U.S. semiconductor export curbs on China

The export restrictions, announced in October 2022, aim to limit China's access to advanced computing chips that can be used for military purposes. However, the impact on Asian chip stocks was not as severe as expected, with many of them shrugging off the new US regulations.

This suggests that the semiconductor industry in Asia may be able to weather the effects of the US export controls on China, at least in the short term. While the long-term implications remain uncertain, the initial market reaction indicates that the Asian chip sector has some resilience in the face of these geopolitical and trade tensions between the US and China.

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3 Dec, 09:48

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🚨 FTC fines online retailer Goat $2M over deceptive ‘Instant’ and ‘Next Day’ orders

According to the FTC, GOAT misled consumers by advertising instant or next-day deliveries without disclosing the actual shipping times, which were often much longer. The FTC alleged that GOAT's practices violated the FTC Act's prohibition on deceptive acts or practices.

As part of the settlement, GOAT is required to clearly disclose delivery times, refund consumers affected by the deceptive practices, and implement a compliance program to prevent future violations. The case highlights the FTC's focus on ensuring online retailers provide accurate and transparent information to consumers about their products and services.

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2 Dec, 23:15

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🚨 Ads might be coming to ChatGPT — despite Sam Altman not being a Fan

Advertisements are being introduced on ChatGPT, despite OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's previous reluctance towards ads. Although Altman has voiced concerns about the potential negative effects of advertising on user experience, OpenAI hasn't dismissed the idea of incorporating ads into the chatbot in the future.

OpenAI is exploring various monetization strategies, including a subscription model, to ensure ChatGPT's sustainability and profitability. However, it emphasizes the ongoing debate within the AI community regarding the best monetization approaches for large language models and the potential risks associated with introducing ads into these technologies.

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2 Dec, 21:36

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🚨 Revenue from sales of mobile phone ringtones

Despite the significant decline, the market is still active. In the U.S., the leading four ringtone apps—Garage Ringtones, RingTune, Ringtones: for iPhone, and Zedge—collectively achieve 60 million annual downloads and generate $21 million in subscription revenue. The average user age for these apps has risen to 31-37, compared to 14-20 in 2007.

Ringtones remain popular in South Asia as well, with 93% of Google searches for “download ringtone” originating from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

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1 Dec, 19:33

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💼 Elon Musk files injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft

Elon Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI heats up as his attorneys file an injunction accusing the AI giant, its leaders, and Microsoft of anticompetitive practices.

The motion seeks to pause OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model, claiming irreparable harm to Musk’s rival AI venture, xAI.

OpenAI’s response? “Utterly without merit.” The court drama continues.

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30 Nov, 21:32

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❓ Costanoa Ventures – AI's vertical revolution is here

Costanoa Ventures is riding high on AI’s evolution, seeing big potential in verticals once deemed too niche. From fish farming to first responders, they’re betting that AI-native companies can revolutionize entire industries, offering tailored solutions for unique problems.

There is definitely a future for such startups, as AI definitely needs to be given practical applications as soon as possible.


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30 Nov, 20:30

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30 Nov, 19:48

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🔥 M-KOPA's fintech growth for $400M in ARR

M-KOPA, an African fintech with a massive 30,000-strong sales force, is on track to hit a $400 million annual revenue rate by the end of 2024. Offering affordable, pay-as-you-go smartphones and other products, it’s turning the tides of financial inclusion for underbanked Africans.

With its unique business model and expanding reach, M-KOPA is proving that there’s big money in serving everyday earners in emerging markets.


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30 Nov, 17:24

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🟢 Zomato secures $1B to fuel quick-commerce dominance

Zomato has raised $1B in its first big funding round since going public, with backing from major Indian mutual funds like Motilal Oswal and ICICI Prudential. The move positions Blinkit to lead India’s fast-growing quick-commerce market.

😁 We wonder if they deliver that street food from TikTok compilations

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29 Nov, 19:15

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💵 Pathway secures $10M to advance "Live AI" for real-time learning systems

Pathway has raised $10M in seed funding, led by TQ Ventures, to develop AI systems capable of real-time updates and memory retention. Competing with Cohere and Writer in the emerging "Live AI" field, Pathway’s tools feed live data into enterprise AI platforms for up-to-date decision-making.

Already impressing clients like NATO and La Poste, Pathway’s quirky origin story involves coffee, Chicago sunshine, and a "eureka" moment during a nerdy debate. AI that thinks on its feet? We're here for it.


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29 Nov, 14:34

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💭 Building the future of AI agents – /dev/agents scores $56M seed round

AI startup /dev/agents, founded by ex-Google leaders, raised $56M at a $500M valuation to create an “Android for AI.” Their goal? A cloud-based operating system enabling AI agents to collaborate seamlessly on complex tasks.

Backed by tech heavyweights like Index Ventures, CapitalG, and OpenAI's Andrej Karpathy, their first product is expected next year, poised to revolutionize how we interact with AI. Looking forward to it.

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28 Nov, 19:52

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🌐 Anduril execs cash big checks

Defense startup Anduril, valued at $14 billion, pays its top executives millions in cash and stock, with some earning over $19M in a year. CEO Brian Schimpf, COO Matt Grimm, and co-founder Palmer Luckey lead the pack. Much of the compensation includes multi-year equity grants, showing how the startup lures top talent from tech giants like Microsoft and Tesla.

Yeah, the pay is really good. So let's leave it here just in case: https://www.anduril.com/careers/

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28 Nov, 16:57

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🎤 4 must-ask questions for founders in VC meetings

Make your VC meetings more impactful by asking these four key questions:

➖ Feedback on your pitch deck – Get immediate insights to refine your message.
➖ Requests for introductions – Leverage investor networks while interest is fresh.
➖ Resources and opinions – Tap into industry knowledge and market trends.
➖ How you can help them – Build reciprocal relationships and enhance your reputation.

These questions turn pitches into collaborative discussions, leaving a lasting impression.

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27 Nov, 18:53

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💲How’s Telegram doing financially?

Telegram’s leaked financials for the first half of 2024 offer some fascinating insights, especially with debt repayments looming. Let’s break it down:

➖ Revenue: $525M – a whopping 190% increase from H1 2023. But here’s the catch: $225M came from a single deal allowing Toncoin to be the exclusive currency for small business ads. That deal? Terminated in October. It's probably the next step to something bigger.
➖ Ads and Premium: Advertising brought in $120M (double last year), and premium subscriptions soared to $119M, a 4x growth.

Telegram even hit profitability, netting $335M in H1 2024 (compare that to a $173M loss in 2023). Some of this went to buy back bonds in September, but here’s the twist:

➖Toncoin Sales: Telegram sold $348M worth of Toncoin – outperforming both ads and subscriptions combined. They’re sitting on $1.3B in digital assets, largely benefiting from Toncoin’s rising value earlier this year.


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27 Nov, 14:03

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💎 How many rounds to become a unicorn?

For Spire, 18 funding rounds don’t seem that impressive when you learn the company was founded... on March 2, 1857. On the bright side, they deliver natural gas, so slow and steady wins the race.

Also interesting is the comparison between OpenAI and Anthropic, the latter only needed one round when OpenAI needed as many as 7.

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27 Nov, 10:21

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President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing an advisor to lead efforts in AI policy, as well as the government’s use of the technology, Axios reports.

The official likely won’t be Elon Musk, who has become an influential figure on Trump’s transition team, but Musk will likely play a major role in shaping AI policy as well.

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26 Nov, 20:03

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📌 State of Gen AI in the enterprise: 2024 insights from Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures' 2024 report reveals a transformative AI landscape: automation drives change, enterprise AI spending surges to $13.8B, and a talent crisis looms with 2–3x salary premiums for top AI/ML talent.

Dominant use case? Developers lead with 51% adoption in code generation.

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26 Nov, 16:04

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💰 State of Private Markets Q3 2024

Carta’s latest market report highlights a stable plateau in investments and valuations, with $20.1B invested this quarter (vs. $17.5B a year ago).

➡️ Key insights:

Downrounds persist at 20.3%, but deal terms are slightly more founder-friendly, with participating preferreds down to 4.1%.
Bridge rounds dominate Seed (39%) and Series A (40%), reflecting difficulty in raising priced rounds early.

⏳ The wait between funding stages is growing:

Seed → A: 1.95 years
A → B: 2.61 years
B → C: 2.22 years

📉 Raising Series B now takes over 2.5 years post-Series A – a sign of shifting market dynamics.

Let's check and discuss full report in the comments 👇

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26 Nov, 13:32

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25 Nov, 18:46

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👀 Why venture capital lost its spark?

Remember when VCs hunted for world-changing ideas? Today, they’re stuck chasing mostly quick SaaS profits. Valuations based on ARR and short-term gains have sidelined deep tech and real innovation. Fixing this? Either rethink how VCs get paid or stop relying on lazy math.

Is it real to bring back bold, long-term bets?

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