India’s wealthy next generation is transforming family offices by moving from physical assets to startup investments. Venture capital firms are seeing massive inflows from family money, with some funds getting nearly half their capital from these sources. The shift represents a fundamental change in
Code Metal just landed $36.5 million in funding led by Accel Partners. The startup’s AI technology automatically translates code between programming languages, targeting industries like automotive, defense and consumer electronics.
Groww’s successful $748 million IPO marks a major milestone for Indian fintech. The online brokerage saw its shares surge 29% on debut, reflecting massive investor appetite for India’s retail investing story. This could open the floodgates for more Indian tech IPOs.
Europe’s tech sector represents nearly 20% of the continent’s growth champions, with companies like Virta leading the charge. But despite rapid growth, European startups struggle to compete with US and Chinese counterparts for funding and listings. The battle for Europe’s tech future is heating up.
Step Venture has launched a €30 million fund targeting Italian startups with international growth potential. The fund focuses on Seed-stage investments in FinTech, HealthTech, and connected-world technologies, with significant backing from EU recovery funds and a strategic focus on Southern Italy.
Opendoor Technologies is distributing tradable warrants to shareholders in a strategic move that CEO Kaz Nejatian openly admits is meant to cause pain for short sellers. The real estate iBuyer’s stock jumped 22% on Monday as retail investors cheered the plan. However, market strategists warn that fo
Funko Pop just warned investors there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating. The company faces $241 million in debt and just posted a $1 million quarterly loss. Their survival plan involves mini-figures and mystery vending machines.
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
