The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goesway furtherthan rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and…
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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in almost half a century |
Fragrance tech company Patina says it has raised $2 million in funding investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures. The company focuses on creating new scent…
General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market |
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, has raised $63 million in a funding round led by…
Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement |
In a media landscape dominated by Baby Shark and Skibidi Toilet, one startup is reimagining children’s media by focusing on well-being, not watch time. Maka…
Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1B valuation with KKR backing |
Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha has announced an $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, valuing the London-based company at more…
Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering |
Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.…
Sam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startup |
During a Y Combinator event on Tuesday night, Sam Altman had what YC partner Tyler Bosmeny called a “mic drop moment.” Altman offered $2 million…
How Lucra raised $20M as an eSports play when every VC only wants AI
Slapping “AI” on yourstartup’spitch deck isbasically tablestakes right now. When a founderraised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Investfor an eSportsgamificationloyalty startup without those two…