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Mistral lands $830M debt raise, Europe’s biggest AI financing
Mistral secured an $830 million debt raise to build its first AI data centre, the largest single financing for a European generative‑AI firm. London fintech 9fin raised $170 million, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion and joining the unicorn club. The week saw over 60 European tech deals totaling roughly $1.3 billion.
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By the numbers: St Barbara lands $333M strategic investment for Simberi project
The episode "If You’re Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself" features David Stark, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Medical Officer, discussing his shift from clinical practice to a business role and urging doctors to trust their own capabilities when considering non‑clinical careers. Stark shares how his medical background adds unique value in finance, offers practical advice for physicians eyeing similar transitions, and highlights his proudest achievements at Morgan Stanley. The conversation, hosted by Venrock partner Bob Kocher, underscores a self‑reliant mindset as the key to successful career pivots.
The post introduces "The Desi VC" podcast, which connects Indian and US startup ecosystems, and spotlights episode E134 featuring Edul Patel, co‑founder and CEO of Mudrex. It emphasizes Patel’s perspective on building a crypto‑trading platform, navigating regulatory challenges, and leveraging cross‑border...
The post is a podcast roundup where Kent Lindstrom interviews several venture‑capitalists—Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson of 1517 Fund, Frank Rotman of QED Investors, Eric Ries, Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures, and David Anderman of Stellar Ventures—highlighting their unconventional backgrounds, focus on empathy, execution, and the future of tech such as...
In episode E133 of "The Desi VC," host Akash Bhat sits down with Navin Honagudi, Managing Partner at Elev8 Venture Partners, to explore how Indian‑origin investors are shaping the US startup ecosystem. Honagudi shares insights on navigating cross‑border deal flow, the...
In this episode, Mike Gell interviews Joe Seager, partner at True, to explore how the firm’s vertically integrated, multi‑stage model gives consumer‑focused founders a distinct advantage and how Europe’s fragmented venture ecosystem—shaped by Brexit and emerging Nordic hubs—affects capital flows....
The episode "Know What Problems You’re Solving" features Alex Rosemblat, former CMO of Datadog, who explains how defining the right problem drives effective go‑to‑market strategy and marketing leadership. He shares practical advice for new product marketers, highlights his biggest learning...
