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.
Category: Venture Capital
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Media Start-up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment
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After a Burst of New Businesses, a Cooling Economy Intrudes
The New York Times – Business:The pandemic has brought a boom in entrepreneurship, but higher interest rates, a chill in venture capital and fears of recession now pose obstacles.
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Turning the Page on 2022
The New York Times – Business:A selection of the best business books of the year, a few tips from readers and the titles DealBook looks forward to reading in 2023.
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How the Collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Has Disrupted A.I.
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Bankman-Fried and his colleagues spent more than $530 million to battle what they saw as the dangers of artificial intelligence. Now those efforts are reeling.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Start Independent Production Company, Artists’ Equity
The New York Times – Business:Unlike streaming services and most studios, they plan to share profits with their actors and off-camera artisans.
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Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Fraud
The New York Times – Business:Ms. Holmes was convicted in January of four counts of wire fraud for deceiving investors with claims about her blood testing start-up Theranos.
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Elizabeth Holmes to be Sentenced in Fraud Trial
The New York Times – Business:Ms. Holmes, founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos, is scheduled to learn her fate on Friday. She faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.
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Investors Who Put $2 Billion Into FTX Face Scrutiny, Too
The New York Times – Business:Venture capital firms and investment funds showered the failed crypto exchange and its founder with money. There were few strings attached.