A Seattle entrepreneur discovered that producing an independent feature film required many of the same skills as building a tech startup. Both ventures demand grit, preparation, and the ability to recognize opportunity when luck strikes. The patterns of creating something from nothing translate acro
Former Remitly executives launched Upward to simplify embedded finance for businesses serving gig workers and creators. The startup just secured $8 million and a strategic Mastercard partnership. They’re already processing over $10 million in monthly payment volume.
A startup called Terranova is tackling coastal flooding by literally raising sinking cities using autonomous robots that inject wood waste underground. They’ve quoted $92 million to lift 240 acres in San Rafael four feet, claiming it’s dramatically cheaper than seawalls. The company just raised $7 m
According to an ex-Uber GM now building a startup in the UK, the biggest hiring mistake startups make is trying to hire like corporations too early. He shares his system of green and red flags that helped at both Uber and his current venture, focusing on finding people who genuinely want to build ra
European fintech continues to attract massive investment despite market headwinds. Sifted identified 13 key operators driving innovation across payments, AI, and banking infrastructure. These leaders are building the next generation of financial technology.
Tesla shareholders have signaled support for the company investing in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI. The board says it will “examine the next steps” following the advisory vote at Thursday’s annual meeting.
Sequoia Capital, long considered the most stable force in venture capital, is undergoing a major leadership shakeup. Roelof Botha is stepping down as senior steward after just three years, signaling potential trouble for the firm’s AI strategy and future dominance.
Spanish FinTech Devengo has raised €2 million in pre-Series A funding with backing from Bankinter, Demium, and Banco Sabadell. The company specializes in instant account-to-account payment infrastructure with direct Iberpay connectivity. This comes as EU Instant Payments Regulation accelerates innov
Armis has secured $435 million in pre-IPO funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The cybersecurity company recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to reach $1 billion within three years.
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says the company’s non-traditional hiring approach helped them discover incredible talent outside Silicon Valley. The AI audio startup recently hit a $6.6 billion valuation while maintaining a flat organizational structure.
