The region's startup market is hungry for its first trillion-dollar startup, and in many ways has set itself up to reach that goal.
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Source: Kalshi’s valuation jumps to $11B after raising massive $1B round ; plus, this startup can track objects within 3 cm
The quickly growing prediction betting market raised fresh capital from Sequoia and CapitalG, according to someone familiar with the deal.
Also, Point One Navigation, now valued at $230 million, is building out well beyond automotive.
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9m 17s
Nov 20
After SEC investigation, Curastory founder resigns, hires replacement
Curastory’s founder and CEO, Tiffany Kelly, has resigned from the role and replaced herself with Dave Dickman, former CEO of the influencer marketing platform Tagger.
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5m 10s
Nov 20
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs; plus Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation
When Anthony Sardain began developing Cavela in 2023, an AI startup that helps brands automate supplier sourcing, he did not foresee that new tariffs would drive customers to become increasingly wary of manufacturing products in China.
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8m 3s
Jan 2025
VC React Podcast (E23): DeepSeek Moment! New Growth Funds In MENA, New Sector Focus For MENA VCs!
<p>VC React Podcast:</p>
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Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. Stay tuned for: expert analysis, independent opinions, and maybe some heated conversations!
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52m 33s
Jan 2025
Prof G Markets: Project Stargate & The Rise of Oracle + Scott’s Stake in La Equidad Football Club
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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Netflix’s fourth quarter earnings, Johnson and Johnson’s latest earnings call, and potential TikTok bidders. Then Scott breaks down the new Stargate initiative, explaining how it served as ... Show More
51m 51s
Sep 24
Eric Schmidt on AI, the Battle with China, and the Future of America
<p>(0:00) Introducing Eric Schmidt</p> <p>(1:59) Thoughts on remote work and work-life balance</p> <p>(3:49) Approaching AI: US vs China</p> <p>(8:04) Relativity Space, rockets, drones, defense, and more</p> <p>(17:32) Future role of America, and the decline of the West</p> <p>(2 ... Show More
28m 58s
Sep 12
Weekly Roundup: Oracle Gains, Klarna Kicks Off IPO Week, Synopsys Declines
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Oracle (ORCL) shares gained the most since 1992 after the company gave an aggressive outlook for its cloud business, cementing the software maker’s place in the race to support demand for artificial intelligence computing. - Klarna (KLAR) and so ... Show More
6m 7s
Jan 2023
Investing in transformative tech: EQT Ventures’ long view
On today’s episode of McKinsey on Startups, we talk to Gautam Nadella, an operating partner at EQT Ventures in the Bay Area, where he drives M&A, fundraising, and partnership efforts within their portfolio of more than 100 companies. EQT invests in a wide range of companies in bo ... Show More
22m 49s
Oct 15
Strong Bank Earnings Fuel Markets… And Impact Of China’s Rare Earth Crackdown 10/15/25
<p>Bank results coming in strong to kick off earnings season, as many of the big money centers top estimates. How their numbers are fueling the market, and why the CEO of KWB says the financial outperformance will continue. Plus, What China’s rare earth crackdown means for the U. ... Show More
43m 36s