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Oura, Maven Clinic team up to bring biometric data into clinical care
Kate Ryder, CEO of Maven, speaking at the CNBC Changemakers Summit in New York on April 18th, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Women’s and family health platform Maven Clinic is partnering with smart ring maker Oura, a step forward in the integration of the increasing amount of data being collected by wearable devices and clinical […]
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Fintech Ramp’s valuation hits $16 billion in deal led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund
Ramp, which offers a financial operations platforms to corporate clients, has raised its valuation to $16 billion in a new fundraising led by long-time investor Founders Fund, Peter Thiel’s venture firm. The $200 million round is the fifth that Founders’ has led for Ramp and raised its valuation by $3 billion. It last raised money at […]
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Battle over Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate highlights risks of family trusts
Musician Jimmy Buffett performs onstage at Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast, a concert presented by CMT at on the beach on July 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Rick Diamond | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images A court battle over the late-singer Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate has highlighted the […]
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Gecko Robotics raises $125 million in deal valuing critical infrastructure startup over $1 billion
Gecko Robotics announced on Thursday that it raised $125 million in a Series D funding round, raising the AI and robotics company’s valuation to $1.25 billion. The new round of funding means the Pittsburgh-based company has reached unicorn status, roughly twelve years after it was founded by Jake Loosararian. The company’s previous round of funding, […]
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Family offices are struggling to recruit and retain staff, and salary isn’t the biggest challenge
Key Points About two-thirds of the private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy report challenges hiring and retaining key staff, according to a new survey. There is a shrinking pool of talent, and many employees don’t see long-term career potentials at family offices. Here’s what family offices can do to compete in the talent war. A […]
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Americans pay trillions in rent, but few get credit score boost for it
An estimated $1.4 trillion is paid to landlords of residential properties every year in America, but only 20% of those landlords choose to report the rent paid. That has big implications for the credit scores and credit histories of millions of Americans. Reporting rent paid on time to credit bureaus can significantly boost credit scores, […]
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Former Wall Street analyst building market AI on why stock pickers won’t go extinct
Wall Street isn’t immune from the plot line that has generative AI resulting in wholesale knowledge worker replacement. A new tool from AlphaSense, called Deep Research, won’t provide any comfort. The generative AI agent functions like a team of analysts operating at what AlphaSense calls “superhuman speed,” generating research and market insights, and building investment-grade […]
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What’s next for Oura Ring in personal health and fitness monitoring, according to CEO Tom Hale
When the idea for the Oura Ring was first spawned in 2013, the company’s founders envisioned a device that would take a precise look at sleep and recovery, two important aspects of overall health that they felt few wearable tools had prioritized to that point. Now, over a decade later, Oura’s ambitions have evolved to […]
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Glean, gen AI enterprise search startup, raises $150 million in deal adding billions to valuation
Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean, on SaaS Monster stage during day one of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, on Nov. 2, 2022. Harry Murphy | Sportsfile | Getty Images Generative AI enterprise search startup Glean announced on Tuesday that it raised $150 million in a Series F financing, pushing up […]
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Anduril tops 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 list as interest and investment in defense tech booms
Igor Gnedo, Antonina Lepore & Adrianne Paerels This year’s Disruptor 50 list, topped by Anduril in the No. 1 spot, and then OpenAI, showcases 50 companies that are challenging the status quo and using technology (most often, AI) to transform a range of industries. What’s particularly notable about this year’s list is how the sectors […]
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