Why private equity’s fashion bet failed and what founders are doing instead
“Everyone thinking that they could become unicorns was clearly a fool’s errand,” says Lauren Santo Domingo, who co-founded…
Private Equity Firms Double Down on Fossil Fuels
Despite pressure from some governments and consumers for a global energy transition, private equity firms continue to invest…
How a Gen Zer built a $3.7 billion defense tech startup backed by Sequoia
Hi, it’s Preston Fore, in for Allie. Earlier this month, defense tech firm Mach Industries raised $600 million…
Arcee AI trained four models for $20 million. Now, it’s worth $1 billion.
Arcee AI, the startup he founded in 2023, was focusing on post-training—the process by which an existing model…
This ex-Navy SEAL spent 5 years in private equity working 100-hour weeks before building a $9 billion startup
At just 46 years old, Dino Mavrookas’ career already looks more expansive than most, spanning three distinct roles:…
UK FinTech Funding Drops to Lowest Level in Decade
U.K. FinTech investments have reached a 10-year low amid an overall jump in funding. British financial technology firms…
Does PE demand spell the end for small advice businesses?
While the influx of foreign capital into the wealth management sector has changed the game for a lot…
Big Changes Afoot for 401(k) Plans
Your 401(k) could be in for a quiet but major makeover, and it’s not necessarily one you’ll…
LetterOne taps Rahul Mukim to spearhead $2 billion India push
New Delhi: Luxembourg-headquartered LetterOne has hired Rahul Mukim, the former India private equity head at Ontario Teachers’ Pension…
In 2026 so far, U.S. VCs have deployed a $412.7 billion. Almost none of it is trickling down.
Venture capital is bigger than it’s ever been—but that doesn’t mean the industry is better than it’s ever…
Kevin Ryan’s AlleyCorp raises new $335 million fund, all in on early-stage bets
Consider psychedelics: Ryan—often called “the Godfather of NYC Tech”—was once skeptical that psychedelics could be viable treatments for…
The VCs betting founders need a village, not a blank check
“We come from this multigenerational family of Indian Army and Air Force,” said Raj. “Everyone served, on one…