With four cofounders joining the billionaire ranks and recent acquisitions including AOL and Vimeo, Bending Spoons has emerged as Europe’s secret tech powerhouse. The company’s unique approach to acquiring and transforming digital businesses has created a portfolio serving over 300 million monthly u
Beyond spreadsheets and financial models, sophisticated investors are developing psychological frameworks to evaluate founder potential. These human-focused due diligence methods are becoming critical differentiators in competitive funding environments.
Corporate travel platform Navan’s groundbreaking IPO using a new SEC shutdown workaround resulted in immediate 20% losses. The company’s risky regulatory strategy may signal trouble for other startups considering similar paths to public markets amid government uncertainty.
Duolingo’s recent 21.5% stock decline signals deeper valuation concerns. With potential for further downside to $192, investors face critical questions about edtech sustainability and growth metrics.
Bending Spoons acquires AOL from Yahoo in a $2.8 billion debt-financed deal. The Italian tech company inherits one of the internet’s original giants with 30 million monthly users. But can they revive this digital dinosaur?
Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey is attempting to transform a tiny Utah healthcare company into the Berkshire Hathaway of bitcoin. But his ambitious vision faces brutal market realities as shares plummet 98% from their peak.
The core engineers behind OpenAI’s groundbreaking Sora video generator are reuniting for an ambitious new mission: chasing artificial superintelligence. This high-risk bet could redefine AI’s future trajectory and safety landscape.
Sophisticated offshore tax strategies involving intellectual property and international entities promise protection but often deliver complexity and compliance nightmares. The real risk isn’t what you’re protecting against—it’s the protection itself.
A Miami founder just secured venture capital for his pre-revenue startup by cultivating a relationship with an investor. This case study reveals how personal connections can sometimes outweigh traditional metrics in early-stage funding decisions.
Crusoe Energy has completed a massive $1.3 billion Series E funding round, valuing the company at over $10 billion. The company is pivoting from Bitcoin mining to focus exclusively on AI infrastructure, with Dublin serving as its new European headquarters.
