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Oura's IPO sparks fierce competition in the smart ring market
Technology· 4h ago

Oura's IPO sparks fierce competition in the smart ring market

While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.

TechCrunch
Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
Business· 4d ago

Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut

The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

BBC News
How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut
Business· 4d ago

How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut

The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

BBC News
Polymarket reportedly raises $300 million from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund
Technology· 4d ago

Polymarket reportedly raises $300 million from Donald Trump Jr.’s investment fund

The firm, 1789 Capital, led the funding round that reportedly will total around $1 billion.

TechCrunch
Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen
Business· 4d ago

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

BBC News
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut
Business· 12d ago

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debut

The valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.

BBC News
Flipkart's Quick-Commerce Boom Challenges India's Top Market Players
Technology· 13d ago

Flipkart's Quick-Commerce Boom Challenges India's Top Market Players

Flipkart's quick-commerce venture is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume.

TechCrunch
Japanese startup Letara secures $16M to expand rocket tech
Technology· 14d ago

Japanese startup Letara secures $16M to expand rocket tech

Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16 million).

TechCrunch
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Business· 17d ago

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

BBC News
Andreessen Horowitz faces DOJ scrutiny over board seat conflicts
Technology· 17d ago

Andreessen Horowitz faces DOJ scrutiny over board seat conflicts

Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.

TechCrunch
Apple revises EU fees, opens doors for alternative app stores
Technology· 18d ago

Apple revises EU fees, opens doors for alternative app stores

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.

TechCrunch