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Groww investors make bank; Mobikwik, Fractal's Q4 profits surge

Groww delivered strong returns to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times · May 12

Greenboard raises $15.5 million Series A to keep compliance from slowing down business

Base10 led the Series A after leading the startup’s 2024 seed round

Fortune · May 12

Peak XV, YC and Ribbit pocket up to 94x returns from Groww stake sales as IPO lock-in ends

Groww's early investors have sold shares after their IPO lock-in period ended. This move has generated massive returns for firms like Peak XV, Ribbit Capital, and Y Combinator. The block deal involved millions of shares. Groww's stock has seen significant growth since its listing.

The Economic Times · May 12

‘Almost a sociopathic lack of concern’: 5 biggest revelations fromThe New Yorker’s deep dive intoSam Altman

A deep dive into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is raising serious questions. Here are the 5 biggest revelations from the New Yorker’s investigation.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 7

Just like Gen Z, a young Mark Zuckerberg ‘had no concept of small talk’ and would ‘just stare at you,’ the VC behind Airbnb and Reddit says

“I didn't realize how important small talk was until I met the lack of it,” Y Combinator’s Paul Graham said about his first meeting with Facebook cofounder Mark Zuckerberg.

Fortune · Mar 23

YC-Backed Planbase Bets AI Agents Can Solve Healthcare's Staffing Problems

With telehealth usage remaining high and home-based care continuing to expand, healthcare in the U.S. is increasingly delivered outside traditional facilities.

International Business Times · Mar 19

California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going

The Guardian - US · Feb 15

Famed startup incubator Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins

The move is significant since, in the past, generally just crypto VC firms have let startups receive funding in the form of digital assets.

Fortune · Feb 3

Silicon Valley sounds the alarm on deadly Minneapolis shooting. ‘And it’s only a matter of time before they show up in force here in the Bay Area’

“Just the latest in a year of horrors. Is all the crypto and AI money in the world really worth this?”

Fortune · Jan 25

NVIDIA Linked Company to Build First Hotel on The Moon – Social Media Mocks £330k Rooms

An NVIDIA-linked startup plans the first hotel on the Moon, with rooms allegedly costing £330,000, sparking awe, doubt and online mockery.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14