Startups

Apr. 18, 2026

Stanford Grad Starts Six-Figure PR Firm After Struggling to Find Job

Ellen Yang turned her side projects into a successful marketing and publicity agency for writers.

Apr. 18, 2026

Two Top Quants Exit Jump Trading After Record Quarter

Yiming Zhang and Darko Kirovski, influential researchers behind Jump Trading's machine learning operation, are departing the firm at the peak of its profitability.

Apr. 18, 2026

Stripe and Airwallex, Once Acquisition Targets, Now Fierce Rivals

The two fintech giants are now competing head-to-head as Airwallex expands globally and Stripe pushes into international markets.

Apr. 17, 2026

Billionaire Couple's Philanthropy Ramps Up with Major Gifts

John Tu and Mary Tu's foundation sees a surge in donations after years of modest giving.

Apr. 17, 2026

Startups Shine at Southwest Region Fast Pitch Competition

Eight promising companies compete for cash prizes and a spot in the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale

Apr. 17, 2026

Sequoia Raises $7 Billion for Largest-Ever Late-Stage Fund

The Silicon Valley VC firm's new expansion strategy fund will focus on AI-driven companies in the US and Europe.

Apr. 17, 2026

BioXgen Unveils Cardiac Patch, Opens Investment Offering

The company's FDA-bound device aims to prevent a common open-heart surgery complication.

Apr. 17, 2026

Ramp Nears $1.4 Billion in Annual Revenue

Corporate card startup touts rapid growth fueled by AI-powered finance tools

Apr. 17, 2026

IPower Inc. Secures Lucrative Sublease Agreement

New rental income stream worth over $2.6 million through 2028

Apr. 17, 2026

PMGC Holdings Secures $40M Equity Facility to Accelerate Aerospace and Defense M&A

The diversified holding company plans to use the new capital to expand its precision manufacturing platform through strategic acquisitions.

Apr. 17, 2026

Rocket Lab Soars on Defense Demand and SpaceX IPO Catalyst

Vertically integrated space company sees massive growth potential from 'Golden Dome' project and upcoming SpaceX public debut.

Apr. 17, 2026

Dmitry Shubov Outlines New U.S. Legal Readiness for Southeast Asian Asset Tokenization Startups

Consulting firm highlights compliance gaps and regulatory hurdles facing SEA firms seeking U.S. capital markets access.

Apr. 16, 2026

Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings to Depart Board

Hastings helped transform the video rental industry from physical to digital delivery.

Apr. 16, 2026

Long Beach Startup Raises $26M for Power Grid Solution

Company claims to have a quick fix for California's electricity supply challenges.

Apr. 16, 2026

LA County Hosts Fair to Help Launch Small Food Businesses

Resource event focuses on home kitchens and mobile food operations programs

Apr. 16, 2026

TOKYOPOP Launches Reg CF Raise, Inviting Fans to Own a Piece of the Company

Nearly 30 Years After Pioneering Manga in the West, TOKYOPOP Opens Its Doors to Everyday Investors for the First Time

Apr. 16, 2026

Amaze Activates Distribution Engine for Creator Commerce

Food Channel is first vertical to leverage Amaze's content-to-commerce flywheel

Apr. 16, 2026

TOKYOPOP Invites Fans to Own a Piece of the Company That Built Western Manga Market

The pioneering manga publisher launches its first-ever equity crowdfunding campaign.

Apr. 16, 2026

Oobli Sweet Proteins Announces Andean Regional Manufacturing Partnership

Collaboration expands protein technology footprint, Magdalena diversifies into high-value molecules

Apr. 15, 2026

Allbirds Turns to AI as Wall Street Darling Struggles

The eco-friendly shoe brand seeks to revive its fortunes with new technology focus.