In a surprising twist to TikTok’s tumultuous journey in the United States, YouTube sensation and TikTok star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has emerged as a key player in the effort to acquire the social media giant. With TikTok …
High-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals have historically allocated minimal portions of their portfolios to alternative investments. However, this untapped market is rapidly becoming a focal point for wealth managers seeking to diversify client portfolios and enhance returns. Currently valued …
In a move signaling its commitment to enhancing corporate offerings, Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine, has acquired Read.cv, a professional social media platform. Announced via Read.cv’s blog post, the acquisition marks a pivotal chapter for the West Berkeley-based platform as …
CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, has revealed that its first two data centers, located in Crawley and London Docklands, are now fully operational. These state-of-the-art facilities mark a significant milestone in CoreWeave’s commitment to advancing high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities in the …
The fintech sector is abuzz with news that Chime, the digital banking disruptor, has confidentially filed for an IPO, targeting a 2025 launch. Once valued at nearly $25 billion during the pandemic-fueled fintech boom, Chime is making a comeback after …
Anthropic, the AI startup founded by former OpenAI executives, is reportedly in late-stage discussions to raise up to $2 billion in funding at a valuation of $60 billion. The funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, would place Anthropic among …
The defense and transportation sectors are undergoing a transformative era, driven by technological advancements and strategic investments. At the forefront of this shift is Anduril Industries Inc., a cutting-edge defense technology company headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Known for its …
The year 2025 is poised to redefine private markets, with transformative trends in private credit, AI-driven opportunities, M&A and IPO activity, and real estate tailwinds. As BlackRock’s recent 2025 Private Markets Outlook reveals, private markets are on a trajectory of …
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a seismic transformation. As enterprises strive to deploy and optimize AI systems, three critical infrastructure shifts are reshaping the way businesses approach this cutting-edge technology. Companies like OpenAI exemplify this shift, with their …
As 2025 begins, investors and economists alike are brimming with optimism. The U.S. economy is expected to continue growing at a healthy rate, the stock market is diversifying its gains beyond the “Magnificent Seven,” and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised …
Neuralink, the company co-founded by Elon Musk, continues to make headlines with groundbreaking advancements in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. Recently, Neuralink announced the successful implantation of its brain chip in a human patient as part of its clinical trials. This …
The alternative investments market in 2024 faced headwinds across asset classes, with performance varying widely as fund managers and investors adapted to macroeconomic shifts. Insights from the Preqin Global Reports 2025, released on December 11, 2024, highlight emerging trends and …