Byju’s founder to appeal U.S. court order to pay over $1B in bankruptcy case
A U.S. bankruptcy court has ordered Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran to pay over $1.07 billion in a case over missing company funds.
Startups
Bret Taylor’s Sierra reaches $100M ARR in under two years
The startup’s rapid growth suggests that enerprises are embracing AI agents.
Phictly’s new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows
Phictly helps fans find niche clubs for their favorite books, shows, and movies, offering intimate, spoiler-safe communities with flexible pacing and tracker tools.
The European startup market is ready for the limelight
The region’s startup market is hungry for its first trillion-dollar startup, and in many ways has set itself up to reach that goal.
Source: Kalshi’s valuation jumps to $11B after raising massive $1B round
The quickly growing prediction betting market raised fresh capital from Sequoia and CapitalG, according to someone familiar with the deal.
Why these founders ditched social ads for Taylor Swift concerts and prison tablets
Two founders share their stories on how they approached two very different markets: teens in need of well-being advice, and formerly incarcerated individuals looking for work.
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs
The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.
VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm, January Ventures, is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such as helping to do due diligence on the market and competition.
Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.