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Hey there! So, I was just digging around online, and I stumbled across something that I thought you might find seriously interesting, especially if you’re a recent grad or about to be one. Turns out, snagging a six-figure salary right out of university might not be the pipe dream we sometimes think it is. I…
Hey everyone, been doing a lot of thinking lately about why some seemingly successful startups suddenly vanish. It’s not always about a bad product or lack of customers. I came across an interesting piece on Entrepreneur.com, and it really hit home. It’s about the “hidden risk” that can sink even profitable ventures: liquidity. Think about…
Okay, so I stumbled upon some seriously interesting news today. Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding assistant Cursor, is reportedly closing a whopping $900 million funding round. And get this – it values them at around $9 billion! Led by Thrive Capital, with big names like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Accel also jumping in,…
I’ve been diving deep into the fintech space in Africa, and MoneyFellows’ recent $13 million pre-Series C funding round is seriously impressive. Led by Al Mada Ventures and DPI’s Nclude Fund, this isn’t just another funding announcement; it’s a signal of a shift in how people are accessing financial services, particularly in emerging markets. What…