Wall Street Veteran Dan Ives Departs Wedbush to Launch AI-Focused Merchant Bank
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Wall Street Veteran Dan Ives Departs Wedbush to Launch AI-Focused Merchant Bank

Prominent technology analyst Dan Ives is stepping down from his long-standing position at Wedbush Securities to embark on a new entrepreneurial venture. After an eight-year tenure at the firm and over two decades of experience analyzing the tech sector, Ives plans to establish a ‘modern merchant bank’ designed to bridge the gap between traditional research, […]
Venice AI Achieves Unicorn Status with $65 Million Funding Round, Prioritizing User Privacy
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Venice AI Achieves Unicorn Status with $65 Million Funding Round, Prioritizing User Privacy

Venice AI, a startup focused on providing privacy-first access to artificial intelligence models, has successfully closed a $65 million Series A funding round, propelling its valuation to $1 billion and earning it “unicorn” status. This significant investment underscores the growing market demand for AI technologies that do not compromise user privacy. The company distinguishes itself […]
Together AI Secures $800M Investment, Valuation Jumps to $8.3 Billion Amidst Open-Source AI Boom
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Together AI Secures $800M Investment, Valuation Jumps to $8.3 Billion Amidst Open-Source AI Boom

Together AI, a prominent provider of AI neocloud services specializing in renting Nvidia GPU clusters and other AI-specific infrastructure, has successfully closed an $800 million Series C funding round. This significant investment propels the company’s valuation to an impressive $8.3 billion, marking a substantial leap for the firm founded in 2022. The latest funding initiative […]
Ashton Kutcher Pivots to New AI Infrastructure Venture with Morgan Beller
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Ashton Kutcher Pivots to New AI Infrastructure Venture with Morgan Beller

Actor and venture capitalist Ashton Kutcher is departing Sound Ventures, the firm he co-founded over a decade ago alongside Guy Oseary, to launch a new investment vehicle. Kutcher is partnering with Morgan Beller, a seasoned venture capitalist formerly of NFX and Andreessen Horowitz, who is also recognized for her foundational work on Meta’s Libra cryptocurrency […]
Italian Tech Acquirer Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq with $18 Billion Valuation, Citing ‘Luck Minimization’ Strategy
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Italian Tech Acquirer Bending Spoons Debuts on Nasdaq with $18 Billion Valuation, Citing ‘Luck Minimization’ Strategy

Bending Spoons, the Italian technology firm known for revitalizing established internet brands, has successfully debuted on the Nasdaq exchange. The company’s initial public offering opened with a valuation exceeding $18 billion, with its stock experiencing a significant 40% surge by market close. Headquartered in Milan, the 13-year-old company has quietly amassed a portfolio of well-known […]
Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosures Reveal Billions from Crypto, Merchandise, and Media Settlements
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Trump’s 2025 Financial Disclosures Reveal Billions from Crypto, Merchandise, and Media Settlements

Newly released financial disclosures for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House in 2025 paint a comprehensive picture of his diverse and substantial income streams. The nearly 1,000-page report, issued by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, details a wide array of earnings, from branded merchandise and significant cryptocurrency dealings […]