In one of the most notable AI funding developments of early 2025, developer-focused AI startup Cursor secured a jaw-dropping $2.3 billion in new capital—backed by prominent players like Founders Fund and the prolific investment arm of OpenAI, among others. This massive Series B round is not only a strong vote of confidence in Cursor’s developer…

ChatGPT, one of the most transformative AI platforms of the modern era, now serves more than 800 million users globally, according to a January 2025 report by WebProNews. Originally launched by OpenAI in late 2022, its meteoric rise has not only reshaped conversation around artificial intelligence but has fundamentally altered how billions interact with technology…

The obesity treatment market is experiencing a seismic shift. What was once considered a stagnant therapeutic area plagued by underwhelming results has seen a renaissance driven by scientific innovation, capital influx, and increasing global demand. The zenith of this momentum—so far—came with Pfizer’s recent $10 billion licensing deal with Metsera, a biotech startup that didn’t…

In global finance and technological daring, few names evoke both awe and speculation quite like SoftBank. With its multibillion-dollar gambles in artificial intelligence and futurism, SoftBank has crafted a reputation defined by boldness and ambition. And yet, that same reputation is often overshadowed by inconsistent returns, controversial bets, and head-scratching decisions — drawing a curious…

The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence infrastructure received a shot of momentum in early 2025 with the announcement that cloud computing provider Nebius has secured a $3 billion AI infrastructure partnership with Meta Platforms Inc. This joint venture, revealed amidst Nebius’ Q3 2024 earnings report, underscores the escalating demand for advanced compute resources needed…

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deal velocity and success rates can hinge on understated yet strategic elements—one of the most influential being the founder’s visibility. A new data study published in January 2025 by Crunchbase (Sagie et al., 2025) found that startups whose founders demonstrate higher public visibility achieve significantly faster and…