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Startups Weekly: Wiz’s bet paid off in an M&A-rich week
- Wiz, a cloud security startup, has agreed to be acquired by Google for a record $32 billion, providing a significant return on investment for early investor Cyberstarts.
- SoftBank Group is set to acquire chip startup Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion all-cash deal.
- Insurtech startup Next Insurance will be acquired by Munich Re for $2.6 billion.
- Nvidia has reportedly acquired synthetic data startup Gretel for a nine-figure price tag, exceeding its $320 million valuation.
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From Pitch to Invest: Investor Accelerator Fuels Kenya’s Next Top Startups
- Nine Kenyan startups have been awarded in Safaricom’s Spark Investor Accelerator, showcasing creativity and innovation in solving Africa’s pressing challenges.
- Notable winners include Nobuk Collect, a fintech company revolutionizing payment reconciliation across Africa, and Black Rhino VR, an extended reality startup aiming to decolonize digital spaces.
- Other winners include VunaPay, addressing delayed payments for smallholder farmers, Twiva, equipping digital content creators with social commerce tools, and Chumz, a savings and investment app.
- The event also featured a panel discussion on venture capital's role in Africa's startup ecosystem, highlighting the global potential of African startups and the role of pension funds in fueling local investments.
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Google Just Spent $32 Billion on A Startup You’ve Never Had Of
- Google has acquired startup Wiz, a cloud security company, for $32 billion.
- Wiz's innovation is named Security Graph, which provides cloud security made simple and enterprise grade.
- The acquisition gives Google ownership of its AI security stack and allows them to utilize AI security natively in all products.
- This strategic move positions Google in the cybersecurity market and strengthens its capabilities in the cloud industry.
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Inside the Google-Wiz acquisition and the deal’s biggest winners
- Google has acquired cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion.
- Sequoia is the VC with the highest total payout, while Cyberstarts, an Israeli VC, had the largest percentage win.
- The Equity podcast also covers other topics, including Nvidia's GTC conference, the Klarna IPO, HR companies Rippling and Deel, and Waymo's deal with the San Francisco Airport.
- Stay tuned for the next episode of Equity, TechCrunch's flagship podcast.
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85% of Business App Trials Start on Day 0. Don’t Waste Your Shot. The Latest Data from 75,000 Apps and RevenueCat
- 85% of Business App Trials (and 82% of All Paid) Start on Day 0. So Don’t Waste Your Shot.
- Longer Trials Convert at a Higher Rate. Conversions remain strong even at Week 6.
- It Takes Mobile Business Apps 222 Days to Hit $10,000 ACV.
- Data from 75,000 paid mobile subscription apps reveals valuable insights for B2B SaaS and business apps.
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TON Foundation Secures $400M+ in VC Funding — A Major Bet on Telegram’s Blockchain Ecosystem and…
- TON Foundation has secured over $400M in VC funding for Telegram's blockchain ecosystem.
- Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain, ranks among the top 20 digital assets with a market cap exceeding $9 billion.
- The TON blockchain ecosystem supports 40 million active users and 121 million unique Toncoin holders.
- TON's blockchain technology presents promising opportunities for integrating crypto infrastructure into mainstream digital products.
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Dear SaaStr: Have You, As a CEO, Ever Stood Up for Your Employee Against a Customer?
- The CEO shares a regretful experience of standing up for an employee against a customer.
- The company's top sales rep spammed the senior executives of their largest customer.
- The customer demanded the sales rep to be fired if they still wanted to sign the deal.
- The CEO backed the sales rep, which resulted in the cancellation of the deal and negative consequences for the company.
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The Illusion of Objectivity: Why Venture Capitalists Should Reject Third-Party Valuations
- Outsourcing valuations in venture capital is superficially rational but flawed.
- Bringing in a third party to validate valuations seeks insulation from criticism.
- Outsourced valuation creates an illusion of objectivity and precision.
- Venture capital requires personal judgment, engagement, and assumption of risk.
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How to Secure Funding from a Private Equity Firm in India
- Securing funding from a private equity firm in India can be a game-changer for startups looking to scale.
- Private equity firms bring more than just money to the table, offering substantial capital and strategic guidance.
- Before approaching PE firms, ensure your startup is ready for investment and align with firms in your industry and growth stage.
- Networking, preparing a compelling pitch, and financial transparency are key to securing private equity funding.
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Weekly Firgun Newsletter – March 20 2025
- The concept of 'Firgun' in Israeli culture represents genuine delight in the accomplishments of others.
- Ceasefire reminder in Israel, with 59 Israelis held hostage in Gaza prompting #BRINGTHEMHOME.
- Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz marked Israel's largest exit and Google's largest acquisition to date.
- Tech highlights include NVIDIA's AI supercomputer, OpenAI's new models, and Meta's Llama models.
- Funding deals congratulate Vega Security, Curve, Kela Technologies, Utila, brain.space, and more.
- Notable exits include Wiz's acquisition by Google for $32 billion and Next Insurance's $2.6 billion acquisition by Munich Re.
- Reports on Israeli cyber sector success, European Deep Tech, and the economic value of Open Source Software are highlighted.
- Media insights on Wiz acquisition, winners from the deal, AI race between China and US, and venture capital concentration are discussed.
- Other mentions include global happiness rankings, enterprise AI adoption survey, and Trump-inspired drone show.
- Eli Sharabi's UN Security Council testimony and the call to keep creating end the newsletter.
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It's 'really hard' to be a public company right now, a senior fund manager says
- It's 'really hard' to be a public company right now, according to Peter Singlehurst, a senior Baillie Gifford fund manager.
- Public companies face reporting requirements and shareholders with different interests.
- Staying private for longer allows companies to build a better business, Singlehurst suggests.
- Baillie Gifford's investments in private companies include stakes in ByteDance, Epic Games, FlixBus, Stripe, and SpaceX.
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Arielle Zuckerberg explains her 'rizz and tiz' theory about startup founders
- Arielle Zuckerberg, a general partner at Long Journey Ventures and sister of Mark Zuckerberg, explains her 'rizz and tiz' theory when evaluating startup founders.
- According to Zuckerberg, 'rizz' refers to charisma and the ability to attract an amazing team and downstream funding.
- Zuckerberg also emphasizes the importance of 'tiz,' which she defines as living life differently and possessing intensity and directness.
- Long Journey Ventures, a firm believing in the 'magically weird,' seeks founders who embody both 'rizz' and 'tiz' qualities.
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The Art of Saying No: Why High Achievers Protect Their Time at All Costs
- Success comes from saying no to unimportant things and protecting valuable time.
- Top achievers understand that distractions disguised as opportunities hinder success.
- Productivity is not just about managing hours, but also about safeguarding mental bandwidth.
- Turning down good opportunities that do not align with their vision is a difficult but crucial decision for high achievers.
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In Search of the 3%
- Startups face high risks, but Venture Capitalists (VCs) rely on them to build their strategies and identify winners.
- AI has the potential to revolutionize the VC landscape by providing a smarter way to analyze data and make investment decisions.
- While AI can expedite due diligence and assist VCs, it cannot replace human intuition in determining a company's success.
- The future of venture capital lies in a collaborative model where VCs utilize AI for efficiency while retaining their strategic thinking abilities.
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TON Foundation Secures $400 Million Investment from Leading Venture Capital Firms
- TON Foundation has secured over $400 million in Toncoin from major venture capital firms for the expansion of Telegram's TON blockchain.
- 41 million active users and 121 million unique Toncoin holders on the TON blockchain.
- Investments made in Toncoin reflect investors' belief in the blockchain's potential.
- TON Foundation aims to attract 30% of current Telegram active users within the next three years.
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