Building a startup? Don’t forget the red tape.
Building a company in a regulated industry is a marathon, not a sprint. Two founders explain how they survived the long journey through FDA approval and state-by-state legalization.
Category: Startups
Roblox CEO’s Best Career Advice? Ignore Everyone Else
Facing a tough job market after Stanford in 1985, Roblox CEO David Baszucki created a spreadsheet of nine potential careers. He now says that was a mistake, and the key is to ignore advice and trust your own intuition instead.
A New European Stablecoin Rail Just Raised €1.25 Million
Nodu, a London-based startup building stablecoin infrastructure for banks and fintechs, has raised a €1.25 million pre-Seed round. The funding was led by Digital Space Ventures, an early investor in Revolut. The team aims to be the European alternative to players like Zerohash.
Picus Capital just got a massive €150M boost from Carlyle
Munich-based venture capital firm Picus Capital has closed a €150 million preferred equity financing deal with global private markets giant Carlyle AlpInvest. The capital injection will help the firm support its nearly 200 portfolio companies and chase new deals in areas like climate tech and AI.
Chainguard’s New Plan to Rescue Abandoned Open-Source Projects
A new initiative from cybersecurity firm Chainguard is tackling a growing crisis in open-source software. The EmeritOSS program offers “sustainable stewardship” for mature projects that have lost their maintainers, focusing on security patches and stability over new features.
London’s Fintech Hiring Boom is Back, and It’s All About AI
New data reveals London’s fintech sector is experiencing its strongest hiring surge since 2021. The capital is forecast to see a 37% year-on-year rise in vacancies for 2026, dominating the national landscape. AI and risk specialists are commanding the highest premiums in this red-hot market.
Waymo’s $15 Billion Bet: A Huge Gamble on Robotaxis
Waymo is in talks to raise a staggering $15 billion from Alphabet and outside investors. The funding would value the robotaxi leader at up to $110 billion as it aims to scale its fleet across 26 markets. But can it ever justify that price tag?
Databricks Seeks $134 Billion Valuation in New Funding Frenzy
The data and AI giant Databricks is aiming for a $134 billion valuation in a new funding round, according to a report. This marks a massive 34% increase from its valuation just a few months ago in the summer.
A solo VC caps his Nordic fund at $6M. Here’s why that’s smart.
Neil Murray, a solo GP in Copenhagen, has closed a $6 million fund for Nordic startups. He turned down more investor money to stay small and focused. His strategy reveals a lot about the region’s momentum.
SpaceX’s $1.5 Trillion IPO Could Be the Biggest Ever
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for a potential IPO next year that could shatter records with a $1.5 trillion valuation. The deal would unlock billions for private backers and send shockwaves through the entire aerospace sector. So who benefits even before the stock starts trading?