Category: Start-ups

Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
China’s Tech Rainmaker Vanishes, and So Does Business Confidence

The New York Times – Business:
Bao Fan’s firm says he’s unreachable and others in the tech sector are worried for him and fear what his disappearance says about China’s heavy hand in business.
The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real.

The New York Times – Business:
For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.
Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The New York Times – Business:
The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
Thrive Capital Said to Lead Potential Investment in Stripe

The New York Times – Business:
Thrive has committed $1 billion, which would value the payments provider Stripe at about $55 billion to $60 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn

The New York Times – Business:
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
Anthropic Said to Be Closing In on $300 Million in New A.I. Funding

The New York Times – Business:
Anthropic specializes in generative artificial intelligence, a hot investment in Silicon Valley. The new funding could value the company at roughly $5 billion.
Start-Up Raises $200 Million to Speed Up Drug Trials

The New York Times – Business:
New York-based Paradigm has raised a significant amount to simplify clinical trials. Its goal is ambitious, but its challenges are many, researchers say.
Stripe Hires Investment Banks to Explore Public Listing

The New York Times – Business:
The payments processing start-up, one of the world’s most valuable private companies, could go public in the next year, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Media Start-up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment

The New York Times – Business:
Semafor is one of several media companies that received money from Mr. Bankman-Fried or his affiliates before his cryptocurrency company fell apart and he was charged with crimes.
British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy

The New York Times – Business:
The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of electric cars, and threatens the future of its automotive industry.
A New Area of A.I. Booms, Even Amid the Tech Gloom

The New York Times – Business:
An investment frenzy over “generative artificial intelligence” has gripped Silicon Valley, as tools that generate text, images and sounds in response to short prompts seize the imagination.