Why Whatnot and ElevenLabs Took 75% of Creator Economy Funding in 2026

How a SAFE Turns Startup Cash Into Equity at the First Priced Round

A Simple Agreement for Future Equity lets founders take money now and settle ownership later. Here is how the cap, discount and conversion actually work.

How the SBA’s Size Standard Overhaul Could Reshape Small Business Contracting

A proposed SBA rule would reclassify roughly 114,500 firms as small, opening federal contracts and loans while worrying smaller incumbents.

How ITV’s sale to Sky splits the broadcaster in two directions

ITV is selling its channels and ITVX to Sky for up to £1.6 billion while spinning off its production arm, one deal pursuing two opposite strategies.

What investors require before funding a startup pitch now

Record AI funding masks a tougher bar for everyone else: paying customers, clean unit economics and disciplined burn now matter more than a good idea.

Veteran-Founded Landmine Removal Mission Gets Documentary Spotlight

A retired Green Beret's nonprofit venture clearing Ukrainian landmines is now the subject of a documentary streaming on Prime Video.

Agog-Backed Immersive Films Win Big at Venice Festival

Two climate-focused immersive projects backed by Agog claimed top honors at the Venice International Film Festival's immersive competition.

ITC Federal Buys Capgemini Government Unit, Forms New Firm

ITC Federal has acquired Capgemini Government Solutions, creating ITC Digital Solutions to bolster national security and digital modernization work.

Spotify Adds Genius Video Series For Fans

Spotify is streaming Genius' Open Mic and Verified video series, giving users lyric breakdowns and live performances directly on the platform.

EscapeSquid Seeks $2.5M To Link Virtual Fitness With Travel

Xanh Entertainment's EscapeSquid platform is pursuing a $2.5 million seed round to connect virtual cycling with local studios, events and destination travel.

Pinegrove Closes $1.5 Billion Venture Fund-Of-Funds

Pinegrove Venture Partners raised $1.5 billion for its oversubscribed Strategic Investors Fund XII, deepening institutional access to top venture managers.

TydeCo Brings Global HR-Finance Event Back Home To Maryland

Two decades after starting in a Maryland attic with $1,500, TydeCo is bringing its "HR & Finance Walk Into a Bar" event to its home state.

The GENIUS Act And CLARITY Act Are Infrastructure Opportunities For Banks

Manny Khan is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for BitGo.For too long, digital assets have been treated as a separate category of finance. That is the wrong lens.The more durable way to understand the…

Controlling Optical Signals For Dynamic Datacenter Switching

Cabinets holding racks and active servers is seen at the Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) data center in Ashburn, Virginia on November 12, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via…

How April 2026’s EIS Expansion Doubles UK Startup Investment Limits to £24 Million

The UK's SEIS and EIS investment schemes offer founders a way to raise capital and give investors 30-50% income tax relief plus capital gains exemptions.

How SBIR and STTR Grants Fund Startups Up to $30 Million Without Equity

The Small Business Innovation Research program awards startups and small companies non-dilutive grants up to $2.15 million to develop innovative technology. Here's how to qualify and apply.

What Y Combinator’s 13 Fall 2026 Startup Priorities Mean for Founders

Y Combinator published 13 priority startup ideas for its Fall 2026 batch, including a first-time submission from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll requesting defense technologies.

EA Sports FC 27 Soundtrack Lands On Spotify

Spotify, Depop Team Up To Sell Artists’ Closets

Spotify Brings First Standalone R&B Festival To Dallas

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