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Longevity field's cellular reprogramming theory faces human trial reality check
A groundbreaking human trial has begun for a gene therapy aimed at partially reprogramming older cells to a younger state, a development that could validate key theories in the longevity medicine field. This early-stage…
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DeepL acquires real-time audio startup Mixhalo to boost voice translation
DeepL, a German translation company, has acquired Mixhalo, a real-time audio startup. Mixhalo, founded in 2016, specializes in improving audio experiences for live events, including concerts and conferences, by providin…
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SpaceX IPO Boosts Saudi Prince's Fortune, Fuels AI Investments
SpaceX's recent stock surge has significantly increased the wealth of Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and his investment firm, Kingdom Holding Co. The firm's stake in SpaceX is now valued at nearly $7 billio…
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SpaceX IPO Valued at $2 Trillion, Minting Musk as World's First Trillionaire
SpaceX has successfully completed its initial public offering, with shares trading at a valuation of nearly $2 trillion. This IPO has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and created thousands of new millionair…
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SpaceX IPO Dominates All-Time Best VC Investment Rankings
SpaceX's recent IPO has reshaped the landscape of top venture capital investments, with its returns now dominating the historical top ten. Investments in SpaceX by firms like Valor Equity Partners and Founders Fund have…
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Poetic raises $50M with OpenAI backing for enterprise AI automation
Poetic, an AI startup focused on enterprise automation, has secured $50 million in Series A funding at a $500 million valuation. The company, backed by OpenAI, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and First Harmonic, aims to…
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SpaceX IPO reveals Middle East AI investment and VC windfalls
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO on Nasdaq has highlighted the significant financial backing from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the UAE's MGX and G42. These inves…
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ASML becomes Europe's most valuable company on AI chip demand
ASML has become the most valuable company in European history, surpassing Novo Nordisk with a market capitalization of $674 billion. This surge is driven by analyst upgrades, particularly from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanle…
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SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell poised for billionaire status in IPO
SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell is set to become a billionaire following the company's upcoming IPO, with her stake valued at nearly $2 billion. Shotwell, SpaceX's 11th employee, has been instrumental in the co…
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Anduril's Trae Stephens warns of defense tech valuation bubble
Trae Stephens, co-founder of Anduril and partner at Founders Fund, believes the defense tech sector is experiencing an unsustainable valuation bubble. He notes that many mid-stage defense tech companies are trading at e…
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Rocket startup Impulse raises $500M to hire engineers over AI
Impulse Space, a rocket engine startup, has secured $500 million in Series D funding. The company, founded by SpaceX engine expert Tom Mueller, plans to use the capital to hire up to 200 new employees, emphasizing human…
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AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $26B valuation
AI coding startup Cognition has raised $1 billion in a new funding round, valuing the company at $26 billion. This represents a significant increase from its previous valuation of $2 billion just months ago. The company…
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StrictlyVC event to explore frontier tech, AI, and defense
StrictlyVC is hosting an event in Los Angeles on June 18th, focusing on venture capital and frontier technologies. The evening will feature discussions on defense technology innovation and the future of physical AI, wit…
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OpenAI, SpaceX Lead Forbes Midas List for Defining New Venture Era
Forbes has identified OpenAI and SpaceX as key companies defining the current era of venture capital, alongside historical giants like Alibaba and Meta. OpenAI's rapid rise, fueled by ChatGPT and its positioning of larg…
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Pope references Tolkien in AI ethics encyclical, subtly critiquing tech billionaires
Pope Leo XIV has released an encyclical titled “Magnifica humanitas,” focusing on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and warning against a technocratic paradigm that could lead to exploitation. In a not…
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Peter Thiel backs ocean data center startup Panthalassa at $1B valuation
Panthalassa, a startup developing floating data centers powered by ocean waves, has secured $140 million in funding led by Peter Thiel's personal fund. This investment values the company at nearly $1 billion and aims to…
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Varda Space Industries partners with United Therapeutics for orbital drug manufacturing
Varda Space Industries has partnered with United Therapeutics to explore manufacturing pharmaceutical drugs in orbit. The collaboration aims to leverage microgravity conditions to crystallize drugs, potentially creating…
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Roadrunner raises $27M for AI-powered CPQ software
Roadrunner, a startup co-founded by Joubin Mirzadegan, has secured $27 million in funding to develop AI-native configure, price, quote (CPQ) software. The company aims to streamline complex sales deals and revenue gener…