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Insider trading or random guy? It doesn't matter to Polymarket

Welcome to the age of fake insider trading

Starcloud Raises $170M Series A at $1.1bn Valuation

Benchmark and other investors lead funding round for cloud computing startup

CallTower Announces Strategic Investment from Court Square Capital Partners

Pivotal Partnership Fuels Innovation and Expands CallTower's Global Leadership in Managed Cloud Communications

Cyclerion and Korsana Announce Merger to Advance Alzheimer's Treatments

Combined company to operate as Korsana Biosciences and focus on developing innovative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Datavault AI and Demora Foundation Partner to Power K-Entertainment Global Platform

Technology Integration Agreement establishes Datavault AI as AI data intelligence and RWA tokenization partner for $3B+ K-Entertainment pipeline.

Former Marine Leads U.S. Venture Capital Firm Investing in European Defense Tech

Sean Bielat's OMVP fund backs early-stage startups boosting Europe's security capabilities

Startup Data Room Checklist: What Investors Expect in 2026

A comprehensive guide to organizing your virtual data room for successful fundraising

BizCap Secures $11.75M Acquisition Financing for IT Firm

The financing will support the confidential IT services company's growth plans.

Veteran Apparel Exec Launches New 'Battle-Tested' Clothing Brand

Skek Gear Inc. aims to bring professional-grade durability and transparency to the consumer market.

Total Office Solutions Named to Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

The Irving, Texas-based office supply company sees rapid expansion amid pandemic-era shifts.

Maine College Launches Outdoor Business Startup Program

University of New England offers innovative curriculum to prepare students for entrepreneurship in the outdoors industry.

Morgan Stanley Says AI Is Rewriting the M&A Playbook

Top banker says companies without credible AI strategy risk being left behind as acquirers and targets

Chicago Company Releases Handmade Commemorative Jersey for America's 250th

Catholic Imprint creates limited-edition baseball jersey to mark the U.S. milestone.

USA Rare Earth Races to Become Fully Integrated Rare Earth Producer

As losses mount, the company's operational progress on its mine-to-magnet strategy is crucial for its long-term potential.

The Human Router: Ron Conway's Playbook For Backing – And Defending – Founders

Inside Ron Conway's investing playbook: how relationships, conviction, and timely action helped back startups like Google, Airbnb, and Stripe.

IRA Financial Named to Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Midwest Companies List

The fintech firm was recognized for its rapid expansion and innovative retirement solutions.

Cents Raises $140M to Build the Operating System for the $60B Laundry Industry

The vertical SaaS platform aims to modernize the fragmented laundry industry with an all-in-one software, hardware, and payments solution.

Austin Named Best U.S. City for Female Entrepreneurs

Texas capital tops list for women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship opportunities.

FirstEnergy and AEP Seek Incentives for New Joint Venture

The two utilities are requesting federal support for a $1.1 billion transmission project through their new entity, Grid Growth.

Westwater Resources Loses Graphite Supply Deal with SK On

Termination reflects 'challenging and evolving environment' for battery customers, CEO says.