Venture Capital
The Cockroach Portfolio: Why Resilience Beats Unicorns in a Volatile Economy
In a volatile economy, the “unicorn” investment model is failing. It’s time to champion “cockroach” companies built for resilience and long-term profit.
Unleashing the Kraken: How an Energy Firm Built an $8.65 Billion Tech Titan
Octopus Energy’s tech arm, Kraken, hits an $8.65bn valuation with a $1bn investment, showing how deep tech is revolutionizing the energy industry.
The $4 Billion Handshake: Why SoftBank’s AI Data Center Deal is the Real Foundation of the AI Revolution
SoftBank’s $4bn AI data center deal with DigitalBridge signals a massive shift. Discover why the future of AI is physical, not just digital.
The AI Bubble: Is Silicon Valley’s Hype Train Heading for a Crash?
Is the AI boom another dot-com bust in the making? We dive into the hype, the historical parallels, and what the future holds for the tech world.
The Billionaire’s Gambit: Is Rocket Internet Rigging the Game Against Its Own Startups?
A deep dive into accusations that billionaire Oliver Samwer’s Rocket Internet is devaluing startups to force cheap buyouts. A cautionary tale for all.
The Trillion-Dollar AI Illusion: Why Open Source is About to Pop the AI Bubble
The massive valuations of AI giants rest on a fragile assumption. Discover why open-source AI is set to pop the bubble and reshape the tech industry.
Waymo’s $100 Billion Gambit: Is the Robotaxi Revolution Finally Hitting the Streets?
Waymo seeks funds at a $100bn valuation, signaling a new era for AI-driven autonomous vehicles. What’s next for the robotaxi giant?
The Redemption Bet: Why Wall Street is Watching the World’s Most Controversial Scientist
He Jiankui, the jailed gene-editing scientist, is back. His return poses a critical question for investors: Is this a genius comeback or a catastrophic risk?
Airwallex’s $8 Billion Gambit: Decoding the Fintech Giant’s Bold Leap into Silicon Valley
Airwallex secures an $8B valuation and makes a bold move into Silicon Valley, signaling a new era for global fintech and cross-border business.
The £1 Million Royal-Backed App That Vanished: A Fintech Cautionary Tale
A deep dive into vVoosh, the failed fintech app backed by Sarah Ferguson that lost £1m of UK taxpayer money. A lesson in finance and due diligence.
The £2.3 Billion Question: Is the UK’s Biggest Tech Subsidy a Genius Investment or a Giveaway to the Rich?
The UK’s EIS & VCT schemes cost taxpayers £2.3bn annually. Is this a vital engine for innovation or a poorly monitored subsidy for the wealthy?
Is AI Making Software Buggier? This Startup Just Raised $105M to Find Out.
As AI-generated code proliferates, a startup named Antithesis has raised $105M to find the subtle, “vibe-based” bugs that traditional methods miss.