A deep dive into iRobot’s history shows how the company that invented the robotic vacuum cleaner failed to capitalize on its early lead. Now, with its sale to Amazon in jeopardy, its future is uncertain.
According to a shareholder letter, SpaceX is gearing up for a potential public offering next year. A new secondary share sale values the company at a massive $800 billion, driven by Starlink’s growth and Starship progress.
A startup called Overview Energy is developing satellites to beam solar power to Earth 24/7. Meanwhile, satellite maker K2 Space just raised a huge round at a $3 billion valuation. The space tech boom is getting real.
Prediction market Kalshi is launching its tokenized event trading directly inside the Phantom crypto wallet. This comes as the company, now valued at $11 billion, sees record trading volume and faces down regulatory challenges in multiple states.
Cybersecurity firm Netskope just reported its first quarterly results since going public, and the numbers are strong. Revenue jumped 33% to $184.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations, while the company is landing major new customers on its SASE platform.
The British Business Bank is committing €5.7 million to the British Design Fund to support early-stage, product-focused UK businesses. This move is part of a broader push to address regional investment disparities and back physical innovation.
Aaron Spivak sold his sleep-tech startup Hush Blankets to Sleep Country Canada for $48 million CAD just four years after launch. His journey from a party bus business at 15 to a multi-million dollar exit reveals a blend of gritty execution and an almost spiritual belief in visioning the future.
Zurich-based Cerrion is deploying AI that acts like a superhuman operator, watching production lines and making real-time interventions to prevent costly errors. Founded in 2021, the company has raised $23 million to scale its vision of stress-free manufacturing.
New EU regulations are forcing sustainable funds to prove their impact with hard data. The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund has been using a science-based approach from day one, setting a high bar for the industry.
Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod is stepping down after 13 years. He’s leaving to launch a new AI-driven venture called Overtone, which will be backed by Match Group.
