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Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion to Expand AI and Robotics Investments
Crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm has raised a new $1.2 billion fund to expand its investments beyond digital assets into artificial intelligence and robotics.
Airwallex Reaches $11 Billion Valuation After $320 Million Funding Round
Airwallex raised $320 million at an $11 billion valuation as the fintech company expands its financial infrastructure for a future where AI agents manage business payments and finance.
AI Longevity Startup Gero Raises Additional $17 Million to Develop Anti-Aging Drugs
By
Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
Gero has secured $17 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to $34 million as the company advances AI-driven drug discovery focused on aging and chronic diseases.
Polish Founder Builds Europe’s Largest Space Company as ICEYE Reaches $12 Billion Valuation
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
ICEYE, the satellite company co-founded by Polish entrepreneur Rafał Modrzewski, has reached a valuation of 44 billion zloty after a tenfold increase in just one year.
SpaceX-Cursor Deal Creates Four Multibillionaires in Their Mid-20s
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of Cursor developer Anysphere has turned four MIT classmates in their mid-20s into multibillionaires almost overnight.
Bezos-Backed AI Startup Project Prometheus Reaches $41 Billion Valuation
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
Project Prometheus, the industrial AI startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has reportedly reached a $41 billion valuation following its latest funding round as investors bet on AI applications beyond software.
SpaceX Employees Prepare for IPO Windfall With Wealth Management Program
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
More than 100 current and former SpaceX employees have joined forces to secure discounted wealth management services as the company’s IPO is expected to create a new wave of multimillionaires.
Shanghai Exchange Approves Unitree Robotics IPO as China’s Humanoid Robot Boom Accelerates
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
The Shanghai Stock Exchange approved Unitree Robotics’ IPO application, clearing a major hurdle for one of China’s most prominent humanoid robot companies as investor interest in robotics continues surging.
Bolt CEO Says Company Problems ‘Disappeared’ After Eliminating HR Department
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow said the fintech company eliminated its entire HR department during a broader restructuring effort, arguing the team was creating unnecessary internal issues.
Cowboy Space Raises $275 Million to Build Rockets for Orbital AI Data Centers
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
Cowboy Space raised $275 million to develop rockets designed for space-based AI data centers, targeting a rapidly emerging market for orbital computing infrastructure.
Anthropic Seeks $50 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
Anthropic is reportedly preparing a $50 billion fundraising round at a $900 billion valuation, potentially surpassing OpenAI in private market value.
Anthropic’s Implied Valuation Soars to $1.2 Trillion Ahead of IPO
By
Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
Anthropic’s implied valuation climbed to $1.2 trillion in the pre-IPO market, marking a 900% increase since October 2025 as investor demand for AI companies intensifies.
‘Mystery Dumpling’ Craze Drives New Wave of Collectible Demand
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
A new viral toy, ‘Mystery Dumpling’, is rapidly gaining popularity, overtaking Labubu as the latest collectible trend. The surge is fueling investor interest in companies tied to the craze.
Kalshi Raises $1 Billion at $22 Billion Valuation in Major Funding Round
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Emma Clarke
• 2 mins read
Kalshi has raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round, valuing the prediction market platform at $22 billion. The deal highlights growing investor interest in event-driven trading markets.