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Covering venture capital and startups news for Newcomer with @ericnewcomer // Past: @businessinsider // Signal: madeliner.26
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IPO Party Faces Down Volatility & Sinking SpaceX Shares. Can the Window Stay Open?

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By Madeline Renbarger Verified, Jonathan Weber
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The Week in Short US IPOs see their biggest year since 2021, but many have slumped since their debut. AI leaders and government officials alike say fresh AI regulation is needed, but the Trump administration can’t be counted on to craft thoughtful policy. Helsing and Fireworks raise funding rounds over $1 billion. Early-stage venture stalwart Greylock announces $1.5 billion in new funds. Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab releases its first model.
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SCOOP: Menlo Ventures Sees IRR of 40%+ on Recent Funds After Doubling Down on Anthropic

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By Madeline Renbarger Verified
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For a prime example of the VC power law at play, look no further than the recent history of Menlo Ventures. The venerable Silicon Valley firm had been struggling to stand out, with its 2015 and 2018 funds showing middling returns. Then came AI — and Anthropic. Menlo first invested in the AI lab’s Series C in 2023, and eventually put around $1 billion into the company across different funds and vehicles.
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Political Risk & Threat Analysis Expertise Are Hot Tickets in Silicon Valley as Trump & AI Shake the World Order

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By Jonathan Weber, Madeline Renbarger Verified
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The Week in Short AI companies are scrambling for humanities majors and geopolitics experts as they navigate a shifting global landscape. Independent journalist Taylor Lorenz makes the case for the anonymous internet on the podcast. OpenAI, SpaceX, and Meta are all launching new foundation models — with some designed to compete mainly on price. Seed valuations for the top 5% of startups have entered the stratosphere. Chipmaker SambaNova rakes in nine figures.
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