Philippe Laffont of Coatue Management delivered a stark warning about the state of U.S. IPOs at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha conference. He argued the market has fundamentally broken down compared to decades past, creating unfair conditions for everyday investors.
Oxford-based Scripta Therapeutics has raised €10.3 million in seed funding to revolutionize drug discovery by targeting transcription factors. The company is initially focusing on Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. The round was co-led by Oxford Science Enterprises and Apollo Health V
According to Accel’s new report, European AI application startups are set to raise $30 billion in 2025, representing two-thirds of US funding levels. This marks a dramatic shift from 2016 when European cloud and software investment was just 10% of US levels. The strategy suggests Europe can compete
When Lyft’s board offered David Risher the CEO position on Valentine’s Day 2023, he immediately rejected it as “ridiculous.” His wife convinced him to reconsider, leading to a six-week interview process and eventual appointment. Under his leadership, Lyft has seen record growth with $4.8 billion in
Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo has named Google executive Steve Fieler as its new chief financial officer. The move comes as Waymo expands its commercial robotaxi services to new markets and potentially prepares for additional outside investment. Fieler previously served as vice president of pla
Paperboy Ventures is launching its first $3 million fund targeting early-stage CPG brands. The unique model combines media coverage with direct investment, featuring an unusual fee structure that eliminates management fees after just two years.
According to an Inc. 500 veteran who coached dozens of companies, adopting a buyer’s perspective creates what he calls an “exit blueprint.” This systematic approach to decision-making builds sustainable competitive advantages that benefit current operations regardless of future ownership plans. The
Sequoia Capital’s managing partner Roelof Botha was pushed out by senior partners Alfred Lin, Pat Grady and Andrew Reed. The move followed concerns about his “imperial” leadership style and questions about the firm’s AI investment strategy.
The Laude Institute has launched its inaugural Slingshots grants program targeting AI research acceleration. The first cohort includes 15 projects with a heavy focus on solving AI evaluation challenges through benchmarks like Terminal Bench and ARC-AGI.
Amazon and Nvidia are funding eight AI robotics startups through MassRobotics’ Physical AI Fellowship. The program provides $200,000 in AWS credits, Nvidia hardware access, and go-to-market support. These startups aim to automate physical labor representing nearly $50 trillion in annual output.
