Satellite firm Astranis is building a dedicated microGEO satellite for Oman as part of a $200 million investment. The deal highlights a growing trend of nations seeking sovereign control over critical space-based assets.
Blackstone is exploring a sale of Interplex’s information and communications technology business, which could be valued at over $1 billion. This comes as Bitcoin extends its selloff, heading for a fourth straight monthly loss amid a broader risk-off mood in markets.
Proba, a Dutch startup that certifies fertiliser-related carbon reductions in food supply chains, has raised €1.25 million. The funding will fuel its expansion into key agricultural markets in the Americas.
Interlune, founded by former Blue Origin president Rob Meyerson, is raising a $5 million SAFE round to advance its lunar helium-3 mining plans. The company has a prospecting mission with Astrolab slated for launch this summer.
Asian hedge funds had their best year since 2020, with the Eurekahedge index gaining 14%. Equity funds, especially those betting on China, Japan, and South Korea, posted stunning returns, some over 80%.
Clawdbot, an open-source AI personal assistant, has exploded in popularity by actually working where other “AI agents” have failed. Built by developer Peter Steinberger, it runs locally and can autonomously manage your email, calendar, and messages. But giving it full system access comes with seriou
Voxelo, a UK startup, has secured €346,000 to bring its video-to-3D content studio to market. The platform aims to make high-quality 3D and AR product content fast and affordable for e-commerce teams. The round is supported by former eBay director Andy Gray.
Docplanner is gearing up for a potential IPO, aiming to leverage its vast database of nearly 200 million medical records to build AI diagnostic tools. The company, now profitable, sees its data as a key advantage over tech rivals like OpenAI entering the healthcare space.
A government letter cut 70% of their revenue overnight, exposing a business built on width, not strength. For the founders, it was the brutal catalyst they needed to rebuild everything from the ground up.
Mala Gaonkar’s hedge fund, SurgoCap Partners, has grown to $6 billion in assets just three years after its launch. The former Lone Pine Capital veteran uses data science to invest in tech-enhanced sectors and runs the firm with a deliberately tiny team.
