Category: Venture Capital

Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The New York Times – Business:
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

The New York Times – Business:
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
The Consequences of SpaceX’s Latest A.I. Moonshot

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet titan may pay $60 billion for an A.I. coding start-up. It further clouds SpaceX’s once-simple business plan.
Whoop, a Wearable Health Device Maker, Raises $575 Million

The New York Times – Business:
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Whoop, a Wearable Health Device Maker, Raises $575 Million

The New York Times – Business:
With elite athletes like LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo as investors, the company, now valued at $10 billion, is courting everyday health enthusiasts.
Vertical Farms Tried to Compete With Open Field Farming. It Isn’t Going Well.

The New York Times – Business:
The industry was a darling of the venture capital world 10 years ago. With many farms out of business, the remaining companies have scaled back.
Kickstarter’s C.E.O. on Running a Fully Remote Company With a Four-Day Workweek

The New York Times – Business:
Everette Taylor took over Kickstarter at a low moment for the crowdfunding pioneer, which made its name with small projects but now attracts major multinationals and celebrities.
Revel, a Maker of Software for Running Hardware, Raises $150 Million

The New York Times – Business:
The start-up, founded by a former top SpaceX engineer, promises to help companies reduce their testing times and optimize systems.
Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion

The New York Times – Business:
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.
Will 2026 Be the Year of the ‘Soonicorn’?

The New York Times – Business:
As venture capital funding pours into start-ups large and small, more firms are pitching themselves as the next big thing.
Software? No Way. We’re an A.I. Company Now!

The New York Times – Business:
As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others.