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Anthropic

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Anthropic will be acquired

OpenAI

Growth Insight

OpenAI raised $40 billion in a funding round led by SoftBank, valuing the company at $300 billion. This funding round is noted as the largest private tech funding round ever recorded. The investment will support OpenAI's ongoing projects, including the Stargate initiative for AI infrastructure, which aims to invest $500 billion over four years. OpenAI's revenue from its ChatGPT service increased by 30% over three months, growing from $333 million to $415 million monthly, attributed to a rise in paid subscribers from 15.5 million to over 20 million. Additionally, OpenAI's ChatGPT user base reached 500 million weekly active users, marking significant growth in user adoption and engagement. Despite these successes, OpenAI projected losses of approximately $5 billion in 2023 against revenues of $3.7 billion, indicating ongoing financial challenges.

Nothing

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Nothing will be acquired

Tether

Leadership Hire

Tether shifts focus abroad as US stablecoin bills rise

Y Combinator

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Y Combinator will IPO

Temasek Holdings

Investor Insight

Temasek Holdings invests in Series B, Series C, and private equity rounds in energy, financial services, and healthcare, with a focus on software, sustainability, and science across India, Singapore, and Australia.

European Investment Bank

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that European Investment Bank will IPO

Aer Lingus

Product Launch

Direct flights to Cancún may say more about the US than Mexico

Cohere

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Cohere will IPO

Anthropic

Growth Insight

Anthropic expanded its European operations by creating over 100 new jobs across its Dublin and London offices to meet growing demand for its AI chatbot, Claude. The company also opened a new research-focused office in Zurich, driven by demand from European businesses. Anthropic's annualized revenue reached $1.4 billion in early March 2025, up from $1 billion at the end of 2024, indicating a strong start to the year. Additionally, Anthropic raised $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $61.5 billion. This funding round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and included participation from other major investors. The funds will be used to advance AI systems, expand compute capacity, and accelerate international expansion. Anthropic's revenue increased by 30% in 2025, driven by its AI chatbot Claude and API services, and the company projected its revenue to reach $34.5 billion by 2027.

Honor

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Honor will IPO

Wealthsimple

Product Launch

Wealthsimple Exploring Mobile Plan with Global Roaming, Airline Wi-Fi

BitGo

IPO Prediction

It is possible that BitGo will IPO

A16Z GAMES Speedrun

Investor Insight

A16Z GAMES Speedrun invests in seed to early-stage gaming, AI, and software companies, focusing on San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York in the United States.

Strava

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Strava will IPO

Nexar

Product Launch

I won't leave the driveway without this top-tier mini dash cam

Plug and Play

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Plug and Play will IPO

xAI

Growth Insight

xAI acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $33 billion. This acquisition was part of a broader strategy to integrate xAI's advanced AI capabilities with X's extensive user base, creating a combined entity valued at $80 billion. The merger aimed to leverage X's data streams to enhance xAI's models and utilize xAI's tools to expand X's features. Additionally, xAI raised $6 billion in a Series C funding round, increasing its valuation to $45 billion, with participation from major investors including BlackRock, Nvidia, and AMD. This funding supports xAI's expansion in AI technologies and infrastructure, including the development of its Colossus supercomputer, which is designed to enhance AI model training capabilities.

Glean

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Glean will IPO

Eikon Therapeutics

Layoff

Bay Area biotech company cuts 55 jobs, blames Trump-era funding reductions

Replit

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Replit will IPO

European Innovation Coouncil Pathfinder

Investor Insight

European Innovation Coouncil Pathfinder invests in grant and pre-seed stages in CleanTech, Energy, and Renewable Energy sectors, focusing on Science, Engineering, and Sustainability across Croatia, Ireland, and Germany in Europe.

Gemini

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Gemini will IPO

Airtel

Partnership Announcement

Airtel approaches Jio, VIL on joint telecom initiative against fraud

Nourish

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Nourish will be acquired

CoreWeave

Growth Insight

CoreWeave reported a significant revenue increase of 737% in 2024, reaching $1.9 billion, compared to $229 million in 2023. This growth was largely driven by its major customer, Microsoft, which accounted for 62% of its revenue. In its first quarter as a public company, CoreWeave reported revenue of $981.6 million, a fivefold increase year-over-year, surpassing analyst estimates by over $100 million. Despite this revenue growth, the company faced substantial financial challenges, reporting a net loss of $863 million in 2024 and an adjusted loss of approximately 60 cents per share in its first quarterly results as a public company. CoreWeave also completed a $1.5 billion IPO, which was priced at $40 per share, below the initially expected range of $47 to $55, and raised less than the targeted $2.7 billion. The IPO was supported by a $250 million investment from Nvidia, which helped anchor the offering. Additionally, CoreWeave signed a significant $12 billion contract with OpenAI ahead of its IPO, indicating strong market interest and potential for future growth.

Nuveen

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Nuveen will IPO

Lilium

Partnership Announcement

China accelerates push into “low-altitude economy” of drone deliveries and flying taxis

International Finance Corporation

IPO Prediction

It is possible that International Finance Corporation will IPO

ESA

Investor Insight

ESA invests in seed-stage and grant-funded companies in AI, agriculture, and agtech, focusing on data, hardware, and software sectors across Bremen, Berlin, and London in Europe.

MoonPay

IPO Prediction

It is possible that MoonPay will IPO

Alluxio

Product Launch

Alluxio 3.6 improves AI model distribution & checkpoint speed

Antler

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Antler will IPO

TPG

Growth Insight

TPG completed a take-private buyout of Altus Power, valuing the company at approximately $2.2 billion. This acquisition allowed TPG to expand its portfolio in the renewable energy sector. Additionally, TPG and Corpay agreed to acquire AvidXchange Holdings for $2.2 billion, with shareholders set to receive $10.00 per share in cash. TPG's Total Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by 11% to $246 billion, and Fee-Related Revenues for Q4 were reported at $461.41 million, a decrease of 0.7% year-over-year. TPG projected quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $463.18 million. Furthermore, TPG's fundraising efforts showed confidence, with $57 billion in dry powder to deploy and a target of $13 billion for its 10th flagship buyout fund, which is $1 billion more than its previous flagship fund's raise.

Bluesky

Acquisition Prediction

It is very likely that Bluesky will be acquired

FOX Sports

Partnership Announcement

Fox sold out for Indy 500, exceeded IndyCar ad sales goal for 2025

Runway

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Runway will be acquired

Pioneer Fund

Investor Insight

Pioneer Fund invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, focusing on artificial intelligence, software, and information technology across San Francisco, Munich, and Berlin.

Neuralink

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Neuralink will IPO

The New York Times

Legal Proceeding

An Amazonian tribe sues The New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo for $180M over defamation and more, claiming a viral 2024 NYT story smeared members as porn addicts (Hillel Aron/Courthouse News Service)

Databricks

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Databricks will IPO

Franklin Templeton

Growth Insight

Franklin Templeton completed its acquisition of Putnam Investments for $925 million in January 2024, which expanded its investment capabilities and distribution footprint globally. The company's investment management fees rose 9% to $1.8 billion in the quarter, contributing to a profit of $320.5 million, or 59 cents per share, which beat analysts' estimates of 53 cents per share. Additionally, Franklin Templeton raised $24 million for its debut India credit-focused alternative investment fund, Franklin India Credit AIF – Scheme I, out of a targeted $120 million corpus. The fund will invest in debt securities, focusing on the financial services sector. Furthermore, Franklin Templeton and Lexington Partners launched the Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund (FLEX), a new open-end fund focused on secondary private equity investments, with $904.5 million in assets under management.

Bitget

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Bitget will IPO

McDonald's

Legal Proceeding

Another ‘Hot Coffee Case’? Nevada resident sues after being burned by coffee at McDonald’s drive-thru

Creatio

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Creatio will be acquired

FasterCapital

Investor Insight

FasterCapital invests in seed to early-stage companies in AI, education, and event management, focusing on software and science sectors across Africa and Asia, including South Africa, Uganda, and Pakistan.

Bestow

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Bestow will be acquired

Tesla

Leadership Hire

Elon Musk dreams of thousands of robots working in factories. Tesla's first Optimus lead has doubts.

Polygon

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Polygon will IPO

Perplexity

Growth Insight

Perplexity AI raised $500 million in its fourth funding round, tripling its valuation to $9 billion. The funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners and included participation from notable investors such as Jeff Bezos and Nvidia. Additionally, Perplexity AI's annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached $80 million in January 2025, reflecting a 60% increase from $50 million in October 2024. The company also experienced significant growth in its user base, with daily queries increasing from 2.5 million to 20 million and active users reaching 15 million as of March 2025. Furthermore, Perplexity AI's Super Bowl marketing strategy led to a 50% increase in app installs, demonstrating the effectiveness of their marketing efforts.

Clay

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Clay will be acquired

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Leadership Hire

EXANTE, ADSS, Crypto.com, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

Veza

Acquisition Prediction

It is very likely that Veza will be acquired

Alumni Ventures

Investor Insight

Alumni Ventures invests in seed to early-stage companies in artificial intelligence, software, and information technology, focusing on San Francisco, New York, and Cambridge in the United States.

Tapcheck

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Tapcheck will be acquired

Government of Canada

Partnership Announcement

Joint Statement Recognizing the Conclusion of Substantive Negotiations for a Canada-Ecuador FTA

ElevenLabs

IPO Prediction

It is possible that ElevenLabs will IPO

Coinbase

Growth Insight

Coinbase announced the acquisition of Deribit, a leading crypto options exchange, for approximately $2.9 billion, consisting of $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase stock. This acquisition aimed to expand Coinbase's presence in the crypto derivatives market and was noted as the largest deal in the crypto industry to date. Additionally, Coinbase reported a total revenue of $2.03 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a 24% year-over-year increase, although it missed analyst expectations of $2.1 billion. The company also experienced a significant increase in its user base, with Coinbase's Base network adding 13.7 million new users in October 2024, surpassing Ethereum in user acquisition. Despite these positive metrics, Coinbase faced challenges, including a 12% quarter-over-quarter decline in trading volumes in Q1 2025 and a reported adjusted net income drop to $526.6 million from $679.2 million a year earlier, indicating increased expenses. Furthermore, Coinbase's stock price experienced volatility, dropping significantly due to market conditions and a data breach incident that could cost the company up to $400 million.

Kintsugi

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Kintsugi will be acquired

Legal Proceeding

Vietnam orders messaging app Telegram to be blocked citing criminal misuse: Report

Finom

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Finom will be acquired

Upscalers

Investor Insight

Upscalers invests in seed and angel rounds in software, personal health, and app sectors, with a focus on software, internet services, and data analytics across London, Paris, and Sint-martens-latem in Europe.

Deribit

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Deribit will IPO

Teneo

Leadership Hire

Teneo appoints Abdulmajeed Y. Alshamekh as a Managing Director in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Safe Superintelligence

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Safe Superintelligence will IPO

Zepto

Growth Insight

Zepto reported significant growth metrics, achieving an annualized gross order value nearing $4 billion, which represented a 300% year-on-year increase. The company also experienced a 120% rise in operating revenue for FY24, reaching ₹4,454 crore, up from ₹2,025 crore in FY23. Additionally, Zepto's sales surged by 200% on New Year's Eve compared to the previous year, and the company saw a notable increase in its customer base, with average monthly users rising from 6 million in May 2022 to 31 million in November 2024. Zepto Cafe, a 10-minute food delivery service, reached a milestone of 100,000 daily orders, marking a 50% month-on-month growth. Furthermore, Zepto created approximately 1.5 lakh jobs within 3.5 years, contributing significantly to employment in India. The company also raised over $1.3 billion in funding across multiple rounds in 2024, positioning itself as a leading player in the quick commerce sector.

Together AI

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Together AI will be acquired

Bloom

Leadership Hire

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Skims

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Skims will IPO

Y Combinator

Investor Insight

Y Combinator invests in seed to early-stage companies in artificial intelligence, software, and information technology, focusing on North America and Europe.

Recraft

Acquisition Prediction

It is very likely that Recraft will be acquired

Agility

Leadership Hire

Agility holds AGM for financial year ending 31 December 2024

BluSmart Mobility

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that BluSmart Mobility will be acquired

Andreessen Horowitz

Growth Insight

Andreessen Horowitz raised a $20 billion megafund focused on growth-stage investments in AI companies, marking the largest fund in the firm's history. This initiative aimed to capitalize on global interest in U.S. AI startups and was seen as a significant move amid economic challenges. Additionally, the firm reduced the target size of its AH Bio Fund V by 50 percent, which was the first time this strategy had been downsized since its inception 10 years ago. The IPO market remained slow, with only 10 portfolio companies from major investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital going public since 2023, and none in 2025 so far.

Kraken

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Kraken will IPO

Cloudera

Product Launch

Cloudera adds AI & secure visualisation to on-prem data tools

African Development Bank

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that African Development Bank will IPO

EuroCC-Austria

Investor Insight

EuroCC-Austria provides grants to companies in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and civic tech sectors, focusing on Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, and Europe.

Juspay

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Juspay will IPO

Bollinger Motors

Legal Proceeding

Bollinger Motors circles the drain as court cases, debts pull it down [update]

Infinite Reality

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Infinite Reality will IPO

Chainguard

Growth Insight

Chainguard experienced a five-fold year-over-year growth in its customer base in 2024. The company reported a sevenfold increase in annual recurring revenue, reaching $40 million in fiscal year 2025. Chainguard completed a Series D funding round, raising $356 million and reaching a $3.5 billion post-money valuation. The funding round brought Chainguard's total funding to $612 million. Additionally, the company more than doubled its employee count in less than a year, reflecting significant workforce growth as it scaled rapidly.

Hippocratic AI

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Hippocratic AI will IPO

Editas Medicine

Layoff

1 Stock Down 97% That Could Double, According to Wall Street

PlayAI

Acquisition Prediction

It is very likely that PlayAI will be acquired

Fortress Investment Group

Investor Insight

Fortress Investment Group invests in debt financing, post-IPO debt, and equity in financial services, software, and fintech sectors, focusing on mature companies across the US and UK.

Labs

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Labs will be acquired

International Committee of the Red Cross

Partnership Announcement

Kuwait, ICRC strengthen strategic humanitarian partnership in Geneva talks

Mainspring Energy

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Mainspring Energy will IPO

Ather Energy

Growth Insight

Ather Energy reported a 29% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹676 crore, up from ₹523 crore in the same period the previous year. For the full fiscal year, revenue rose 29% to ₹2,225 crore. The company also achieved a 45% volume growth in the previous fiscal year, driven by strong product performance. Ather Energy's electric two-wheeler sales increased to 12,101 units in January 2025, up from 10,506 units in December 2024. Additionally, Ather Energy's market share in the electric two-wheeler segment grew to 15% in Q4 FY2025, up from 11% in Q3, reflecting successful product launches. The company trimmed its losses by 17% year-on-year to ₹234.4 crore in Q4 FY25. Ather Energy also expanded its workforce by 11.9% from March 2024 to March 2025, reaching 1,630 employees. Furthermore, Ather Energy raised ₹1,340 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which was fully subscribed, raising a total of ₹2,981 crore, with shares set to list on May 6, 2025.

Cowbell

Acquisition Prediction

It is possible that Cowbell will be acquired

Product Launch

This new robot vacuum can hold two months' worth of dust without the need for a bulky dock

Quantum Systems

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Quantum Systems will IPO

Form Ventures

Investor Insight

Form Ventures focuses on seed to early-stage investments in financial services, software, and healthcare industries, with a geographical focus on the UK and Ireland.

Checkout.com

IPO Prediction

It is possible that Checkout.com will IPO

Palo Alto Networks

Partnership Announcement

Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules

ADQ

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that ADQ will IPO

Function Health

Growth Insight

Function Health acquired Ezra, a healthcare AI startup, to launch a $500 full body MRI scan, integrating Ezra's AI technology with Function Health's scale. The acquisition aimed to expand preventive health offerings by combining full-body MRI imaging with lab-based health assessments. Function Health secured $53 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz Bio + Health, indicating growing investment in personalized health solutions. The company is seeking a $2 billion valuation in its upcoming funding round.

Caris Life Sciences

IPO Prediction

It is very likely that Caris Life Sciences will IPO

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