Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
Indonesia Rejects Apple's \$1 Billion Investment Proposal
Indonesia rejected Apple's \$1 billion investment proposal for an AirTag production facility in Batam, deeming it insufficient to meet local component requirements for iPhone 16 sales under the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) regulation, which mandates that 40% of smartphone parts be domestically pr...
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Musk's Trillion-Dollar Path: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Trump Factor
Elon Musk, already the world's richest person, could become a trillionaire within four years due to the anticipated growth of Tesla and SpaceX, potentially boosted by his relationship with President-elect Trump and subsequent deregulation.
Musk's Trillion-Dollar Path: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Trump Factor
Elon Musk, already the world's richest person, could become a trillionaire within four years due to the anticipated growth of Tesla and SpaceX, potentially boosted by his relationship with President-elect Trump and subsequent deregulation.
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Greek Startups Thrive: Pandemic Spark Ignites 555 Million Euro Funding Surge
In 2024, over 90 Greek startups raised 555 million euros in funding, with 80% of that capital concentrated in 10 companies. 8 out of 10 of these companies were founded during or shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pandemic's impact on entrepreneurial activity.
Greek Startups Thrive: Pandemic Spark Ignites 555 Million Euro Funding Surge
In 2024, over 90 Greek startups raised 555 million euros in funding, with 80% of that capital concentrated in 10 companies. 8 out of 10 of these companies were founded during or shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the pandemic's impact on entrepreneurial activity.
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SpaceX Valuation Hits \$350 Billion
SpaceX's valuation soared to \$350 billion after a secondary stock offering, making it the world's most valuable private startup; the company bought back up to \$1.25 billion of its shares, increasing the stock price by 65%.
SpaceX Valuation Hits \$350 Billion
SpaceX's valuation soared to \$350 billion after a secondary stock offering, making it the world's most valuable private startup; the company bought back up to \$1.25 billion of its shares, increasing the stock price by 65%.
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UK Venture Capital Bias Against Black Founders Persists
Ayesha Ofori, founder of the female-focused financial investment platform Propelle, faced numerous funding rejections, highlighting the systemic challenges Black women entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital in the UK, where Black founders received only 0.23% of funding in 2018, despite recor...
UK Venture Capital Bias Against Black Founders Persists
Ayesha Ofori, founder of the female-focused financial investment platform Propelle, faced numerous funding rejections, highlighting the systemic challenges Black women entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital in the UK, where Black founders received only 0.23% of funding in 2018, despite recor...
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
Indonesia's Protectionist Policies Risk Backfiring, Economists Warn
Indonesia's rejection of a $100 million Apple investment proposal in favor of a $1 billion demand, coupled with its strict local content requirements, is drawing criticism from economists who warn of potential negative impacts on foreign direct investment and long-term economic growth, contrasting w...
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52% Bias Score
2024 Midas List Europe Ranks Top Tech Investors
The 2024 Midas List Europe ranks the top 25 tech investors in Europe and the Middle East based on a rigorous, data-driven model analyzing portfolio company performance over the past five years, with a focus on exits above \$100 million or private valuations exceeding \$200 million.
2024 Midas List Europe Ranks Top Tech Investors
The 2024 Midas List Europe ranks the top 25 tech investors in Europe and the Middle East based on a rigorous, data-driven model analyzing portfolio company performance over the past five years, with a focus on exits above \$100 million or private valuations exceeding \$200 million.
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44% Bias Score