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Coatue leads $4.5bn investment in secure browser startup Island

Private Equity Insights

This investment highlights ongoing venture capital confidence in cybersecurity, even as artificial intelligence remains a dominant industry focus. In 2024, cybersecurity startups raised $9.5bnan almost 10% increase from the previous year, according to data from Pinpoint Search Group.

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Navigating Business Loans: When and How to Secure Funding for Your Startup

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Image source: Getty Images There are two things that we can say are for sure true about launching a startup. But it is also equally true that creating a startup is challenging. Let's dig into that last issue, funding, because it can be the most challenging of all. This is true of start-up funding. Here are your best bets.

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OpenAI appoints Adebayo Ogunlesi to board, highlighting AI infrastructure focus

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The company warned that $175bn in global AI investment funds could flow to China-backed projects without action. Read more IFM Investors acquires 49% stake in Splend to drive rideshare growth IFM Investors has acquired a 49% stake in Splend, a $200m startup providing vehicle financing. OpenAI has urged the U.S.

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New Forests raises €410m for sustainable forestry fund backed by European investors

Private Equity Insights

New Forests, a global sustainable investment manager, has raised 410m in the first close of its latest fund, focused on climate and forestry initiatives. The fund, supported by European investors such as pension funds, insurers, and family offices, aims to reach a final target of 600m.

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Elon Musk’s X secures nearly $1bn in equity at $32bn valuation

Private Equity Insights

According to sources, Musk personally participated in the raise, alongside Darsana Capital Partners, which had previously acquired portions of Xs debt. Musk has a history of raising private capital for his ventures. Neither X nor Darsana Capital Partners have commented on the funding round. Can`t stop reading?

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3 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Small Business

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Starting a small business or launching a startup is an adventure filled with excitement and challenges, one of which is securing the necessary funding to turn your big ideas into reality. Here, we'll explore three practical ways to secure that crucial start-up capital. Pros and cons The upside?

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French private equity firm Ardian raises $30bn for secondary investments platform

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The capital was secured from a broad range of global investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. read more IFM Investors acquires 49% stake in Splend to drive rideshare growth IFM Investors has acquired a 49% stake in Splend, a $200m startup providing vehicle financing.