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Snyk hits $300M ARR but isn’t rushing to go public

Several factors indicate that Snyk, most recently valued at $7.4 billion, could IPO soon. But the CEO told us why it might not. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meta’s Nick Clegg says Elon Musk has potential to be a political ‘puppet master’

Meta’s Nick Clegg talked about how Musk is “playing an outsized role in both the election and now the formation of the new US administration.”  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Rivian’s EVs ranked last on Consumer Reports reliability list

Consumer Reports has put out its annual automaker reliability list, and the top spot is relatively unsurprising: Subaru. What may come as a surprise to some is that Rivian’s EVs are dead last, especially considering the company topped a different … Continue reading

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Hopeful hearts and other startup news

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. The week after Thanksgiving is usually rich in announcements, and this year … Continue reading

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A16z-backed Toka wants to help US agencies hack into security cameras and other IoT devices

An Israeli startup specializing in penetrating IoT devices says it’s hiring to “support new business growth” in the US government market. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Elon Musk donated more than $260 million to elect Donald Trump

Fresh campaign financing data shows that Elon Musk poured more than $260 million into political groups in 2024 that helped Donald Trump win the presidential election and, consequently, secured a position for himself as the co-head of government efficiency, according to … Continue reading

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US appeals court upholds TikTok ban

A federal appeals court has unanimously voted to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless the social network divests from Chinese ownership. The decision comes seven months after TikTok filed a lawsuit against the federal government … Continue reading

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Google Photos launches a ‘2024 Recap’ for a look back at this year’s memories

Spotify Wrapped isn’t the only service offering a year-end recap these days. In addition to the year-end reviews from other streamers and social apps, Google Photos is among the apps providing users with a look back at key moments throughout … Continue reading

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Former LA Lakers star launches VC firm

Former NBA Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly known as Metta World Peace), has teamed up with Stephen Stokols, the former CEO of Boost Mobile, to launch Tru Skye Ventures, a firm looking to invest in sports and health tech, according … Continue reading

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Heartcore Capital closes $180M fund to pivot towards infrastructure, synthetic biology, climate

Back in the heady days of 2021, Heartcore Capital planned to focus on consumer technology with a $200 million fund. Fast-forward to 2024, and its latest fund will now ‘leaven the bread’ of that thesis, with a fresh $180 million … Continue reading

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