Meta’s $2B Manus Bet: A Desperate AI Play?
Meta is spending big to catch up in AI, acquiring startup Manus for over $2 billion. The deal brings in revenue and AI agents, but can it solve Meta’s core innovation problem? We break down the risks.
Category: Startups
SoftBank is buying a massive data center empire for $4 billion
In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, SoftBank is buying digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. The $4 billion deal gives SoftBank a huge portfolio of data center assets and stakes in companies like Vantage Data Centers, which is involved in the Stargate project.
Robinhood’s 7-Year CFO Handoff Is a Masterclass in Succession
Robinhood is executing a meticulously planned CFO transition over seven years, a stark contrast to its chaotic early days. The move from Jason Warnick to Shiv Verma highlights the company’s journey from hypergrowth startup to a profitable, $3B revenue public firm focused on governance.
Zepto’s $1.2B IPO Filing Is a Huge Bet on India’s 10-Minute Delivery Craze
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.2 billion IPO. The move comes as Amazon launches its own 15-minute service, intensifying a fierce price war in a market analysts warn could be overheating.
The Real Growth Strategy Isn’t What You Think
A founder’s case study from the moving industry makes a compelling argument against the pressure to always chase the new. Instead, they show how compounding trust through flawless execution is what builds brands that last. It’s a simple, powerful idea that’s incredibly hard to do.
The new apps trying to solve our loneliness crisis
Loneliness is a public health crisis, and a new wave of apps is stepping up to help adults make platonic friends. From AI-matched dinners to group events for over-40s, these platforms are generating millions in revenue and downloads as they try to solve a very modern problem.
I-care Hits Unicorn Status, But Its IPO Plan Is a Long Way Off
Predictive maintenance firm I-care has become Belgium’s newest unicorn after a €20 million internal fundraising round. The company is now valued at over $1 billion, but its plan for an IPO has been pushed to a vague third phase.
Codified Shuts Down as CEO Jumps to Google
A promising Seattle startup in the data governance space is closing up shop. Codified, which raised a $4 million seed round just months ago, is winding down as its founder and CEO moves to a new role at Google.
Buzzy Launches AI to “Guarantee” Viral Content. Does It Work?
A new startup called Buzzy is launching an AI platform that promises to turn viral content creation from a guessing game into a “systems science.” It analyzes trends across TikTok, Instagram, X, and YouTube to provide creators with a “Viral DNA Map” for their products. Early tests reportedly helped
Akka’s €9 Million Bet on Democratizing Startup Investing
Akka, a Spanish FinTech, is turning startup investing into a community sport. Through its app and club model, it’s funneled millions into European tech companies, aiming to bring VC-style access to retail investors.