Novig Trading Jumps Nearly 94% After Sydney Sweeney Campaign
Novig reports a sharp rise in trading and first-time depositors after its Sydney Sweeney campaign as the sports prediction platform attracts funding interest.
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OpenAI Targets $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.4 Trillion Valuation
The proposed private round would provide capital after OpenAI delayed its IPO, with the reported $1.4 trillion valuation excluding the new investment.
Kalshi in Talks for $1 Billion Raise at $40 Billion Valuation
Tiger Global and Dragoneer are discussing investments as Kalshi pursues a broader exchange business, with Sequoia and Wellington in talks to lead the round.
Oura Postpones $2.2 Billion IPO, Citing Market Uncertainty
Oura has delayed its Nasdaq listing despite reported strong demand, putting a planned share sale and a major liquidity event for existing investors on hold.
Anthropic IPO Prospectus Warns of Existential AI Risks as Operating Loss Tops $8 Billion
Anthropic’s Reuters-reviewed IPO prospectus puts AI safety and heavy operating losses in focus as the Claude developer prepares for a possible public listing.
OpenAI Discusses New Funding Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO
OpenAI is in early discussions with major investors about a new funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker at roughly $1.2 trillion, just months after...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Reaches $23 Billion Valuation After UAE-Led Funding Round
Elon Musk's Boring Company has reached a $23 billion valuation after raising $3 billion in a UAE-led financing round as the tunneling startup expands aggressively into...
1789 Capital to Invest Another $300 Million in Polymarket at $21 Billion Valuation
1789 Capital plans to invest another $300 million in Polymarket as part of a $1 billion funding round valuing the prediction market platform at roughly $21...
Nvidia Explores Investment in Mercor at $20 Billion Valuation
Nvidia is reportedly considering an investment in AI data startup Mercor at a $20 billion valuation as demand for high-quality training data continues to accelerate.
Higgsfield Raises $400 Million at $5.4 Billion Valuation as Natalia Vodianova Joins Investors
AI video startup Higgsfield has raised $400 million in Series B funding at a $5.4 billion valuation, with model and entrepreneur Natalia Vodianova joining the investor...
Nik Storonsky’s QuantumLight Raises $500 Million for Second AI-Driven Venture Fund
QuantumLight, the venture capital firm founded by Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky, has raised $500 million for its second fund, doubling the size of its debut vehicle.
Groq Raises $350 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation After Nvidia Deal Reshapes the Company
AI chip startup Groq has raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation, nearly half its previous $6.9 billion peak after Nvidia licensed its technology and...