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Old and new OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanO
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October 5, 2024

OpenAI Closes $6.6 Billion Funding at $157 Billion Valuation, Nearly Doubling its Valuation!

The AI pioneer OpenAI under Sam Altman closed its long-awaited funding round, announcing that it raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion post-money valuation. OpenAI’s $157 billion valuation underscores its AI dominance, yet losses loom large. Will Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia’s backing help steer the ship through the challenges ahead? Stay tuned for more.
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Revolut founder Nik Storonsky earned a fortune in 2022F
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June 21, 2024

FinTech Pioneer Revolut Targets $40 Billion Valuation in Employee Share Sale Despite Missing Bank License!

According to a recent Financial Times report, the UK fintech giant Revolut is aiming for a valuation exceeding $40 billion in an upcoming share sale, according to insiders. This move would solidify its status as Europe’s most valuable startup. The high rating is somewhat surprising given the fact that the UK regulators have so far refused to grant Revolut the requested banking license. Its competitors, Monzo and Starling, have secured banking licensesw a few years ago already.
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Nikesh Arora became billionaireN
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January 4, 2024

Nikesh Arora’s Journey to Billionaire Status: From Google to Palo Alto Networks!

The Indian-American business executive Nikesh Arora, the CEO of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, has reached a net worth of $1.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This impressive fortune is attributed to substantial pay awards earned throughout his career, marking him as a notable non-founder billionaire in the tech CEO landscape.
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November 1, 2023

Co-Working Space Provider WeWork Allegedly Prepares For Bankruptcy!

The public-listed co-working space provider WeWork is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst significant debts and substantial losses. After the Wall Street Journal broke the news, the company's shares plummeted 35%, marking a staggering 96% drop this year. The potential bankruptcy filing is said to be in New Jersey, as confirmed by Reuters, citing informed sources.
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Revolut is sued for money laundereing issuedF
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October 5, 2023

FinTech Giant Revolut Removes Another Barrier To Receive UK Banking License!

FinTech unicorn Revolut is streamlining its ownership structure in collaboration with investor SoftBank, paving the way for a long-awaited banking license in the UK. After prolonged discussions, Revolut and SoftBank have reached an agreement. SoftBank had previously sought significant compensation for relinquishing its preferential share class. To secure a UK banking license, Revolut must eliminate preferential shares held by investors, including SoftBank.
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Softbank records record lossF
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May 12, 2023

FinTech Crisis: SoftBank Vision Fund Records $32B Loss Due To Startups’ Valuation Reduction

SoftBank Vision Fund, the prominent global investor in tech startups, reported a significant loss of $32 billion for the financial year ending in March. This represents a 70% increase in losses compared to the previous year. The losses are due to valuation corrections across SoftBank's portfolio of tech companies, influenced by a weakening global economy. The fair value of its portfolio was marked down over the quarter by $2.3 billion to $138 billion.
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SoftBank with record-setting lossesT
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August 9, 2022

Tech Downturn: SoftBank Reports Record $23 Billion Quarterly Loss

Tokyo-based Global tech investment firm SoftBank reported a record quarterly loss of more than $23 billion, due largely to losses in its Vision Fund segment, the startup investment arm. The results for the three months through June brought a mea culpa from CEO Masayoshi Son, who sprinkled unprecedented levels of funding on startups worldwide over the past half-decade, particularly just as prices crested last year. Vision Fund saw more than $50 billion of gains erased from its peak.
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Klarna and the beginning of an economic doomF
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May 24, 2022

FinTech Correction Or Economic Doom? Klarna’s Troubles And Mass Lay-Offs!

In 2021, the Swedish fintech Klarna was valued at around $46 billion making it the highest valued European FinTech. The buy-now-pay-later FinTech with more than 6,500 employees saw huge losses in 2021 and is confronted with reluctant investors, the Wall Street Journal reports. Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna’s CEO and co-founder, announced a strict austerity program and the mass lay-off of 700 employees. The signs of a correction and crisis have been seen for weeks with falling prices of stocks and cryptos. We may be facing a valley of tears.
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April 24, 2019

SoftBank plans to invest $1 Billion in disputed Wirecard

According to a Bloomberg report this morning, the Japanese SoftBank Group Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wirecard to acquire a 5.6% stake..
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