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On March 18, 2026, venture capital firm Halogen Ventures, led by founder Jesse Draper, announced that its portfolio now includes more than 100 investments in female‑founded companies and is collectively valued at over $15 billion. The milestone was disclosed in a press release distributed via PR Newswire.
On Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled "EU Inc," a voluntary EU‑wide legal regime that lets founders register a company in any member state within 48 hours and with a minimum...
Silicon Valley‑based Frore Systems announced on March 18, 2026 that it closed a $143 million Series D round, bringing its post‑money valuation to $1.64 billion. The funding, led by MVP Ventures among other investors, will accelerate the rollout of its liquid‑cooling platform for...
Berlin‑based fintech Upvest announced on Tuesday that it has closed a $125 million equity round led by Sapphire Ventures and Tencent Holdings, alongside a $35 million debt facility, valuing the company at €640 million. The raise follows a year of processing over 100 million...
influencers are launching stunt accounts to tease new products. those accounts are then typically converted into the brand account, with built in audience and intrigue for day one of the announcement.
On March 18, 2026, Dimension Ventures announced it is raising a third fund with a $700 million target to invest in late‑stage companies that blend artificial intelligence and scientific research. The firm, founded by three former Lux Capital and Obvious Ventures...
Paris‑based venture firm Partech announced the final close of its debut €300 million impact fund this week, targeting 15 European B2B climate‑tech and industrial companies with revenues above €10 million. The fund, backed by investors such as Bpifrance, the European Investment Fund,...
The Casting Guild of Australia and Showcast have announced the 20 finalists for their inaugural First Nations Acting Initiative, a program designed to elevate Indigenous performers across Australia. The finalists, ranging from 15 to 80 years old, will each receive...
Amazon Ads and Spotify have integrated Spotify’s premium audio and video inventory into Amazon’s demand‑side platform in Australia. The partnership lets Australian marketers buy across connected TV, display, audio and video through a single programmatic workflow, leveraging Amazon’s shopping and...
The Fair Work Commission refused to issue a stop‑bullying order for a Telstra employee who alleged bullying by two managers while on leave. Deputy President Nicholas Lake described the employee’s actions as a “spiteful campaign” and ruled that the alleged...
I never seen a CEO so bullish … $SOFI CEO Anthony Noto bought 28,900 shares at $17.32 for $500K today after the Muddy waters short report
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8909 for the current session, modestly above the 6.8798 market estimate. The central bank maintains the yuan’s daily fluctuation band at plus or minus 2% around this midpoint....
India’s recent IPO surge is increasingly being leveraged to reduce corporate debt rather than fund expansion. Companies earmarked roughly ₹35,055 crore—about a quarter of total IPO proceeds—for debt repayment across 95 issuers in 2024‑2026. This marks a reversal from 2020‑21, when...
Marketing spend that deserves more scrutiny: 1. content programs that create activity but not pipeline 2. paid channels with weak downstream conversion 3. SDR-heavy inbound systems with poor efficiency 4. overproduction of assets nobody uses 5. events that look important but do not influence deal...
A longstanding taboo around Fed governors dissenting against the chair has been broken. Recent fractures have fallen along political lines. On what that means for the institution—and for the next chair. https://t.co/7S1YacOpoW
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, Chief Commercial Officer Carly Natalizia breaks down how Gymshark has scaled its commercial engine to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas. Drawing on her 25‑year career—from finance at MBNA and Virgin Money to...
need deloitte to start adding “yeah its GAAP but this p&l is dog shit.” to their audit opinion for garbage public companies
Iranian FM Araghchi is talking of a new "post-war arrangement" for the Strait of Hormuz. Would be interesting to see what other details emerge. Right now, the markets are more focused on what kind of "war arrangement" might fall into place, if...
A Resume.org poll shows 57% of hiring managers now value creative skills—especially thinking, communication, and storytelling—over technical abilities. Over the past five years, appreciation for creativity rose to 68%, while coding’s perceived value fell 14% as AI automates code generation....
Trump Says Meeting With Xi Taking Place in Five to Six Weeks—President Trump said his planned summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in about five or six weeks. @KThomasDC https://t.co/8gdFGagYZb
Imagine if Google actually removes *all* citations for queries that previously showed self-promoting listicles. That would indeed be the ultimate FAFO
Former Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) boss Brandon Craig has been appointed to succeed Mike Henry as chief executive of BHP, effective July 1. Craig, currently president of BHP Americas, brings extensive experience in iron‑ore operations and recent turnaround successes....
This measure of geopolitical risk just hit levels that put the current moment in the same league as the most dangerous moments of the 21st century. https://t.co/7ciy5RuN8b
Iraq announced the rapid revival of the 600‑mile Kirkuk‑Ceyhan pipeline, aiming to resume crude shipments to Turkey and bypass the Hormuz bottleneck caused by the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict. The oil ministry expects the line to be operational within a week, targeting...
The Philippines faces a looming fuel shortage, with national reserves estimated at only three to four weeks of supply. The crisis stems from Iran’s restriction of the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for 20% of global oil, which has...
My latest on tomorrow FED rate decision and what to expect for stocks and the US dollar
Flipkart has launched the ‘Ugadi vs Yugadi’ campaign with agency 22feet India, targeting the harvest festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The activation uses the regional pronunciation debate as a humorous hook, directing users to a microsite where...
Nvidia unveiled its Vera Rubin and Groq 3 chips, promising ten‑times higher energy efficiency for AI workloads. Indian data‑centre operators now face a trade‑off: invest in costly, power‑saving GPUs or scale capacity with older, cheaper models. Analysts expect the sector’s power...
The article stresses that corporate vision must be translated into personal, measurable KPIs so every employee sees a direct line to the company’s big‑picture goals. Leaders are urged to communicate these goals in language that resonates with teams, especially Gen Z,...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to devolve a share of national tax revenues, starting with income tax, to England’s regional mayors. The Treasury will also allocate £2.3 bn in city investment funds and allow future business‑rates revenue to stay with metro...
A cross‑party think‑tank report, funded by McCain Foods, warns that the UK could face a £150 billion economic hit by 2050 if sustainable farming is not scaled up. It estimates regenerative practices could unlock over £56 billion in natural capital by 2035...
President Trump indicated his long‑awaited summit with Xi Jinping could be pushed back five to six weeks, likely occurring after April 20, as China signals tentative approval but remains cautious amid the ongoing war in Europe. A senior Chinese delegation...
OpenAI’s leadership is grappling with strategic direction as CEO Sam Altman and President Fidji Simo appear misaligned on product focus and risk management. The debate intensifies around the company’s approach to adult‑content moderation, a contentious area that could affect user...
Inspire Medical Systems reported a 12% rise in fourth‑quarter revenue to $269 million and a 14% increase for the full year, reaching $912 million, driven by both existing and new center growth. The company widened its 2026 revenue outlook to $950‑$1 billion, reflecting...
Zymeworks reported Q4 2025 revenue of $106 million, up from $76.3 million, while net loss narrowed to $81.1 million as operating expenses fell. The company highlighted Phase III zanidatumab data showing median PFS over one year and overall survival beyond two years in first‑line...
AptarGroup announced that Gael Touya, a 30‑year veteran who has led Aptar Pharma to about 82% top‑line growth, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, succeeding Stephan B. Tanda, who will retire from the board by...
West Pharmaceutical reported Q4 2025 revenue of $850 million, up 7.5% reported and 3.3% organically, pushing full‑year net sales past $3 billion with 4% organic growth. Adjusted EPS rose 12% to $2.04 and free cash flow surged 70% to $469 million for the...
SentinelOne reported Q4 2026 revenue of $271 million, up 20% year‑over‑year, and total ARR grew 22% with a record $64 million net new ARR. The company achieved its first full‑year operating profitability, posting a 3.5% non‑GAAP margin and a 6% Q4 operating margin....
The Northern Territory’s tourism agency, now rebranded as Tourism and Events Northern Territory (TENT), has launched a tender for a sweeping brand refresh to be delivered by February 2027. The initiative replaces the seven‑year‑old "Different in every sense" platform and...
Leaders often treat motivation as a cure for declining performance, rallying teams with urgency and extra effort. While this boost can temporarily raise activity, it merely exposes underlying systemic weaknesses. Sustainable execution depends on clear decision rights, defined priorities, and...
CNBC ran a sensational headline claiming Tim Cook "squashed" retirement rumors, yet the Good Morning America interview showed Cook merely denying any public statement about stepping down and offering a vague, non‑committal response. The piece also revisits a wave of...
Hogan Brooks exemplifies how a modern entrepreneur can simultaneously run a thriving business, manage a sustainable ranch, and pilot humanitarian missions. He leverages strategic planning, regenerative agriculture, and cutting‑edge digital tools to keep each operation efficient. His humanitarian flights deliver...
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows globalization holding steady at a 25% index in 2025, matching the 2022 peak. Global trade grew faster than any year since 2017, driven largely by a surge in AI‑related product shipments that accounted...
ADMA has released a new podcast episode that explores how marketers can ethically harness artificial intelligence to drive the next era of marketing. The discussion draws on findings from ADMA’s State of AI in Marketing Survey 2025, which shows 75%...
CEO websites act as silent interviews, shaping buyer opinions in seconds. The article outlines seven practical fixes— from a decisive headline to faster load times— that turn vague, inconsistent sites into trust‑building assets that prompt “Book a call” actions. By...
For every dollar hyperscalers earn from AI today, they’re spending twelve dollars to build more capacity. That’s the bet embedded in $575 billion of capital expenditure this year. How fast does AI revenue need to grow to pay back this...
No one told Rubio that the United States is blocking oil shipments to Cuba. Trump wants to keep in the dark on this.
New SISTRIX data shows Google’s AI Overviews now appear on about 20% of German search queries. When present, they cut the click‑through rate for the top organic position from 27% to 11%, a 59% drop. Across all positions the average...
"We can also crudely proxy for consumer spending by income quartile, based on consumer MCC transactions and average income in the ZIP code of the spender...at least on Stripe, lower-income ZIP codes have seen more robust spending growth than the...
A default “via inflation” is not a default. For it to be a default the underlying contract would have to stipulate that the money received in the future has the same purchasing power and the money lent today. ...
