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October Update on Live Investments, Covering the Previous 90 Days
October Update on Live Investments, Covering the Previous 90 Days
Gun-Based C-UAS: Leaders, Technologies, and Opportunities
Drone threats across air, land, and sea—especially Group 1–3 multirotors, FPV kamikaze drones, and loitering munitions—demand layered counter-UAS defense. Gun-based airburst systems offer low-cost, scalable protection. Ukraine’s battlefield accelerates C-UAS innovation now shaping NATO doctrine.
AI Meteoric Rise in Frontier Technologies
The global AI market is set to surge from $189 billion in 2023 to $4.8 trillion by 2033, driving growth equity investment and reshaping frontier technologies. AI’s market share will jump from 7% to 29%, outpacing IoT, blockchain, and electric vehicles. Discover key trends and growth equity opportunities in AI’s trillion-dollar future.
Robotics Companies: Market Leaders, Emerging Technologies, and Investment Opportunities
Robotics Companies are experiencing unprecedented growth, with the market projected to reach $178.63 billion by 2030, representing a 12.17% CAGR. The sector is being driven by AI integration, labor shortages, and technological breakthroughs in humanoid and autonomous robotics. This report examines key market segments, leading companies, and emerging private players positioned to capture significant market share.
China-US Shift: Who Builds What, and implications for Venture Investing.
China’s retreat from U.S. Treasuries, combined with its rise in global manufacturing and tech, signals a rebalancing of power. This macro shift has deep implications for venture investing, supporting critical infrastructure, energy and defense.
Shield AI’s Path to a $24 Billion Valuation
To justify a $24B valuation, Shield AI must achieve $1.2–$3B in revenue with 25–40% EBITDA margins by 2028. We examine defense vs. tech multiples, peer benchmarks like Anduril and Palantir, and outline strategic levers for scaling Hivemind and reducing public market risks.
IPO Returns: How Are The Latest Ten Tech IPOs faring in the Public Market
FatPipe and CoreWeave deliver triple-digit gains post-IPO, capturing attention in early secondary markets. Meanwhile, Ibotta and MNTN show sharp losses. We analyze short-term IPO returns and identify emerging winners for secondary venture capital investors.
AI Infrastructure Startups: The Emerging Leaders Reshaping Compute, Data, and Robotics
Explore the top emerging startups in AI infrastructure, from fast inference chips to quantum computing. This snapshot reveals competitive clusters across five high-growth segments: hardware, cloud compute, data platforms, robotics, and quantum. Gain insight into which firms are defining the next wave of AI.
Self-Directed IRA and Venture Capital Funds: A Powerful Combination
As volatility challenges traditional 60/40 portfolios, SDIRA platforms like Alto are enabling individual investors to diversify retirement accounts into private equity, VC, and credit—once reserved for institutions. Here’s why secondary investors should pay attention.
Why Losses Hurt More Than Gains Feel Good, The Worry About Losing Money is Legit.
When it comes to money, human psychology plays a powerful role in shaping our decisions. One of the most well-documented phenomena in behavioral economics is loss aversion, which explains why the pain of losing money feels far worse than the pleasure of gaining an equivalent amount. This concept, first introduced by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman through their groundbreaking prospect theory, has profound implications for how we make financial decisions.