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Venture Capital

7 Feb, 18:06

🍒 Cherry Ventures rises $500M Fund

Can it fuel Europe’s first Trillion-Dollar Startup?💵

Berlin-based VC firm Cherry Ventures has raised a new $500M fund, aiming to back early-stage startups and support Series B+ follow-ons. But will it be enough to compete with U.S. giants?

✅ Bold Vision – Cherry wants to build Europe’s first trillion-dollar company and push back against pessimism about the region’s startup ecosystem.

✅ Tough Competition – U.S. AI startups raised $97B, while Europe’s AI funding lags at $8B.

✅ Not the Biggest Player – Cherry didn’t make last year’s HEC-Dow Jones VC ranking, while Balderton Capital recently secured $1.3B for European tech.

✅ Diverse Portfolio – Includes The Exploration Company (space tech), Flink (grocery delivery), Robeaute (neurosurgical microbots), and logistics unicorn Forto.

✅ Strong Backers – LPs include Miki Kusi (Wolt), Ilkka Paananen (Supercell), and Jochen Engert (Flix).

Will this fund be enough to drive Europe’s next big wave❓

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Venture Capital

4 Feb, 18:06

📈 IPO Buzz for 2025: Companies ready to go Public 🚀

Tech companies are gearing up for an exciting 2025, with IPOs expected to heat up across various sectors like fintech, space tech, and AI. Fueled by a more favorable regulatory climate, here’s a glimpse of the companies in the works for their IPOs this year:

✅ Filed in 2025:

🟠eToro (Israel): A $5B valuation in the works for this popular trading platform.

🟠Voyager Technologies (US): Valued at $2-3B, this space & defense tech company is set to go public.

🟠Karman Holdings (US): Aiming to raise $100M, this missile tech startup could reach a $3B valuation.

✅ In the Works Since 2024:

🟠Chime (US): This digital bank plans its IPO in 2025, aiming to hit a $25B valuation.

🟠Klarna (Sweden): The buy-now-pay-later fintech, valued at $14.6B, is set for a 2025 debut.

🟠Genesys (US): AI cloud startup eyes a 2025 IPO with a potential $2B raise.

🟠Cerebras (US): Competing with Nvidia, this chip startup may go public after raising its $4B valuation.

✅Trying Since 2023:

🟠Shein (Singapore/China): After setbacks, this fast-fashion giant is still trying to IPO with a $45B valuation.

🟠Oyo (India): Aiming for an IPO in early 2025 after previous attempts fell through, valued at $3.8B.

Expect more companies to hit the market, with a new wave of tech-driven IPOs poised to reshape industries in 2025💡

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Venture Capital

1 Feb, 18:06

🧱 “Want to Build Legos? Sign This NDA First!”

Nat Friedman, former GitHub CEO and well-known tech investor, has made an *unusual* offer on X (formerly Twitter):

*“Need volunteers to come to my office in Palo Alto today to construct a 5,000-piece Lego set. Will provide pizza. Have to sign NDA. Please DM.”*

Yes, you read that right. Legos, pizza, and... an NDA? 👀

🔒Why the NDA?
- Is Friedman hiding a secret Lego cult?
- Does he have access to ultra-rare Lego sets (the Birkin bags of the nerd world)?
- Or is he just protecting the location of his office from overzealous Stanford sophomores?

😮 The Mystery Deepens:
While building Legos with a tech legend sounds like a dream Friday night, the NDA has everyone wondering: *What’s so secretive about a Lego session?*

😀 Hot Take:
If you’re in Palo Alto and love Legos (and don’t mind signing an NDA for the lowest-stakes secret ever), this might be your chance to join the weirdest Silicon Valley gathering of the year.

And if you go, please break the NDA and tell us what really happened😄

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Venture Capital

28 Jan, 11:25

🚀 TravelPerk raises $200M as valuation nearly doubles to $2.7B!

TravelPerk, the business travel management platform, has just secured a massive $200 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $2.7 billion — nearly double its previous figure!

📈 Investors are clearly confident in TravelPerk’s potential, especially as the business travel market continues to recover post-pandemic. The platform offers seamless booking, trip management, and reporting tools, making it a favorite among companies worldwide.

What’s next? TravelPerk plans to expand its services, invest in new technologies, and strengthen its market position.

Do you use tools like TravelPerk for business travel? Share your thoughts in the comments!👇

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Venture Capital

24 Jan, 23:19

⚡️ Neko, the body-scanning startup co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, snaps up $260M at a $1.8B valuation

Neko Health, a body-scanning startup co-founded by Spotify's Daniel Ek, has raised $260 million in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $1.8 billion. The funding will help Neko expand into new markets, particularly the U.S., where demand is high, and allow for the development of new diagnostic technologies and additional clinics. Neko has seen significant interest, with a waitlist growing to over 100,000 people.

The startup focuses on preventative healthcare, offering comprehensive health assessments using proprietary technology that generates extensive health data. Its clinics provide detailed examinations for various health risks, and a majority of customers rebook for follow-up appointments. Neko aims to innovate in the healthcare space by vertically integrating its services, making its own medical devices and software, and continually enhancing its offerings.

The funding round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from other investors. As healthcare increasingly shifts towards preventative measures, Neko positions itself as a key player in this evolving landscape.

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21 Jan, 19:23

⚙️ RedNote, Flip, Clapper and Likee claim the top of the App Store as TikTok comes back online

As TikTok returns online after a brief ban, several competing apps have surged in popularity, dominating the App Store's top charts. RedNote (Xiaohongshu) has claimed the No. 1 spot, gaining 700,000 new U.S. users during the TikTok ban. Other apps like Clapper, Flip, and Likee also ranked high, with Clapper and Likee taking the No. 4 and No. 2 spots, respectively.

The TikTok outage prompted users to explore alternatives, signaling a preference for Chinese apps over Instagram. Despite TikTok's restoration, these competitors continue to thrive, with significant download increases reported. Notably, VPN apps also saw a spike in downloads as users attempted to bypass restrictions during the ban. The app landscape is expected to shift again as users reconsider their choices with TikTok back online.

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16 Jan, 13:18

🌐 China is reportedly open to Elon Musk acquiring TikTok US

Chinese officials are reportedly considering the possibility of selling TikTok's U.S. operations to Elon Musk if the Supreme Court upholds a law banning the app. While the Chinese government prefers that TikTok remains under ByteDance's ownership, discussions about a sale to Musk are seen as part of a strategy to engage with the incoming Trump administration.

If the acquisition occurs, Musk’s company, X, would gain access to TikTok's 170 million American users and significant advertising revenue. However, a TikTok spokesperson dismissed the report as "pure fiction." The extent of ByteDance and TikTok's awareness of these discussions remains unclear, suggesting potential Chinese influence over the platform.

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13 Jan, 13:57

‼️ UK in-home healthcare provider Cera raises $150M to expand its AI platform

Cera, a UK in-home healthcare provider, has raised $150 million in a mix of debt and equity to expand its AI-driven platform. This funding comes amid increasing pressure on public healthcare systems, particularly the NHS, which is struggling post-pandemic. The investment was led by funds affiliated with BDT & MSD Partners and Schroders Capital.

Cera's platform utilizes proprietary AI modeling to analyze patient data, which has reportedly led to significant reductions in hospitalizations, patient falls, and faster hospital discharges. The company claims to be EBITA-positive and free cash flow positive, indicating a shift towards self-sustainability. With this new funding, Cera aims to enhance its services and technology, positioning itself as a major player in the home healthcare space, covering approximately 30 million people in the UK. Cera's success highlights its role in alleviating pressure on the NHS while providing comprehensive home healthcare services.

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Venture Capital

7 Jan, 19:37

😥Microsoft to pump $3 billion into cloud and AI push in India

Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion in India to enhance its cloud and AI capabilities, aiming to expand Azure services and upskill 10 million people by 2030. CEO Satya Nadella announced this initiative during an event in Bengaluru, highlighting the growing demand for Microsoft’s technologies among Indian clients, including firms like Infosys and Air India.

This investment is part of a broader strategy by American tech giants to establish a significant presence in India, which has become a crucial market for technology development. More than 17 million developers in India utilize Microsoft's GitHub platform, showcasing the company's significant footprint in the region.

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Venture Capital

7 Jan, 12:33

🔻 Nvidia unveils $2,000 RTX 5090 GPU

Nvidia has unveiled its new RTX 5090 GPU during CES 2025, priced at $2,000. This GPU features 92 billion transistors, 4,000 AT TOPS, 380 ray-tracing TFLOPS, and 1.8 TB/s bandwidth, promising to outperform its predecessor, the RTX 4090, by up to 2x. The RTX 5090 is part of the Blackwell family, which aims to enhance gaming and creative applications through AI-driven rendering technologies.

In addition to the RTX 5090, the lineup includes the RTX 8050, 5070 Ti, and 5070, priced at $999, $749, and $549, respectively. Laptops equipped with these GPUs will start at nearly $3,000 and will be available beginning in March. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, emphasized the GPU's role in revolutionizing graphics technology, likening it to past innovations in computer graphics.

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Venture Capital

6 Jan, 20:41

🔵 Accel could raise billions for India, but it’s sticking to $650 million

Accel has opted to maintain its India fund size at $650 million for its eighth vehicle, despite opportunities to raise significantly more. Partner Shekhar Kirani explained that while other firms are increasing their funds, Accel believes that exceeding $650 million makes it challenging to generate high-quality returns. The firm has a history of strong performance in India, exemplified by early investments in successful startups like Swiggy.

Accel's strategy focuses on investing in approximately 40 companies annually from a pool of around 300 emerging startups. The firm is particularly interested in wealthtech and AI-driven software companies, as well as opportunities in smaller towns and villages, which it refers to as "Bharat." This approach aims to tap into the significant spending power of the top income quintile in these areas.

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Venture Capital

6 Jan, 12:46

🚨 OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company is currently losing money on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan due to higher-than-expected usage. Despite raising around $20 billion since its inception, OpenAI is not profitable, projecting losses of about $5 billion against $3.7 billion in revenue for the previous year. Operational costs, including staffing and AI training, contribute to these losses, with expenses for ChatGPT reaching approximately $700,000 daily.

As OpenAI seeks to attract new investments through corporate restructuring, it may consider increasing subscription prices to achieve profitability. The company optimistically projects its revenue could reach $100 billion by 2029.

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5 Jan, 19:42

📱 Microsoft to spend $80 billion in FY’25 on data centers for AI

Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal year 2025 to build data centers specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. More than half of this investment will be allocated in the United States. The new AI-enabled data centers aim to train AI models and deploy cloud-based applications globally. Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith emphasized that AI is set to drive innovation and productivity across various sectors.

Additionally, there have been discussions between Microsoft and OpenAI regarding a facility to house an AI supercomputer called Stargate, which could cost over $100 billion to construct. As the demand for AI technology grows, concerns about power shortages for data centers due to AI's high energy consumption are also anticipated.

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5 Jan, 12:35

🔺 Lyft will credit NYC riders for congestion fee throughout January

Lyft will credit New York City riders for the new congestion fee throughout January 2025. This fee, aimed at reducing traffic in lower Manhattan and funding mass transit, charges $1.50 per ride for services like Lyft and Uber during peak hours, in addition to an existing $2.75 fee for rides that begin, end, or pass through Manhattan below 96th Street.

Lyft's credits can be used for future rides or Citi Bike rentals, which the company describes as a gesture to help users adjust to this new expense.

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4 Jan, 20:47

🫶 New ship, new year: SpaceX to deploy model Starlink satellites on next Starship launch

SpaceX is set to enhance its Starship test flight program with an upcoming launch that will deploy 10 model Starlink satellites. These simulators will mimic the size and weight of the next-generation V3 satellites, which are expected to significantly increase the Starlink network's capacity. The V3 satellites will have over 10 times the downlink and 24 times the uplink capacity compared to the previous V2 Mini satellites.

The launch will also showcase various upgrades to the Starship, including improvements to its propulsion system, avionics, and heat shield. Additionally, SpaceX aims to successfully "catch" the Super Heavy booster during this test, a feat they achieved in a previous launch. The deployment of the V3 satellites will mark a critical step in SpaceX’s plans to expand its satellite constellation using Starship, which can carry more payload than the Falcon 9 rocket currently in use.

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4 Jan, 12:46

⚠️ Generative AI funding reached new heights in 2024

In 2024, funding for generative AI reached unprecedented levels, totaling $56 billion across 885 deals, a 192% increase from 2023's $29.1 billion. Major investments included Databricks' $10 billion Series J and OpenAI's $6.6 billion round. Despite a surge in funding, concerns about market saturation and sustainability arise, as many startups focus on similar verticals.

The U.S. dominated this investment landscape, attracting the majority of funds, while notable international players like Moonshot AI and Mistral also secured significant backing. Looking ahead, experts warn that technical challenges and high operational costs may hinder less-funded startups, especially as investor scrutiny on revenue growth intensifies. The infrastructure layer of generative AI, including data center startups, continues to thrive amid rising demand.

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Venture Capital

3 Jan, 20:26

🔔 Cloudflare’s VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores

More than half a dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, have been removed from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following government intervention. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued orders for the removals, citing violations of Indian law. This action is part of the enforcement of a 2022 regulatory framework requiring VPN providers to maintain extensive records of users, including personal information and transaction histories.

The move has sparked backlash from major VPN providers, with some, like NordVPN and ExpressVPN, ceasing to market their services in India while still maintaining operations. This marks the first significant application of the new regulatory rules, which have raised concerns in the industry regarding privacy and compliance.

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3 Jan, 13:26

⚡️ Peter Thiel-backed venture debt firm Tacora raises $268.7M for new fund

Tacora Capital, a venture debt firm backed by Peter Thiel, has raised $268.7 million for its second fund. This follows an inaugural fund that raised about $350 million in 2022, which included a significant investment from Thiel. While it’s unclear if Thiel participated in this latest round, Tacora’s CEO, Keri Findley, noted the new fund aims to address demand for flexible financing solutions.

Tacora specializes in providing loans to startups, particularly in capital-intensive sectors like fintech and hardware, allowing founders to secure funding without diluting equity. The firm focuses on lending against strong assets to mitigate the risks associated with venture debt.

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2 Jan, 20:11

🔄 Robinhood, already a ‘comeback’ stock, has even more aggressive plans for 2025

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is celebrating the company's recognition as Yahoo Finance's "comeback stock" of the year after a tumultuous period following its 2021 IPO. The company plans to leverage a favorable regulatory environment anticipated with a potential second Trump administration, focusing on cryptocurrency and new trading strategies like copytrading and prediction markets.

Tenev highlighted the success of their recent presidential election market, which generated significant trading activity. Looking ahead, Robinhood aims to expand into event contracts related to various sectors, including politics and economics, potentially reshaping how users engage with financial markets.

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2 Jan, 13:07

❗ Accel closes $650 million for new India fund

Accel has raised $650 million for its eighth India fund, marking a significant expansion of its investment strategy in the South Asian market. This fund follows its previous one from March 2022. Accel has a strong track record in India, having invested in notable companies like Flipkart and Swiggy.

The firm aims to capitalize on the evolving Indian startup landscape, which has seen increased public listings and a focus on rural markets. Accel remains one of the few Silicon Valley firms that maintains its Indian unit, contrasting with competitors like Sequoia and Matrix, who have separated their India operations.

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