StrictlyVC News
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Anthropic dodges a copyright case, Napster is sold for a bundle, and…
Anthropic dodges a copyright case, Napster is sold for a bundle, and…
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StrictlyVC News is a podcast co-hosted by Connie and Luke, delivering concise, curated insights from the StrictlyVC newsletter. Each episode covers the latest in venture capital, startups, and the tech industry, making it a go-to source for busy professionals looking to stay informed on the latest trends and developments.
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- Anthropic dodges a copyright case, Napster is sold for a bundle, and Signal memes have a moment · 12 minThis newsletter provides a briefing on recent technology and business news, highlighting significant events like Anthropic's court win regarding AI training data and Infinite…
- Lax AI rules, an Instagram workaround, and a buzzy automation startup sees customers opt out · 20 minThis collection of excerpts from a tech newsletter, StrictlyVC, provides a snapshot of recent happenings in the venture capital and technology landscape. It covers significant…
- Apple's orders, Ribbit's millions, and Bluesky half-jokingly becomes a T-shirt purveyor · 25 minThis edition of the StrictlyVC newsletter provides a concise overview of significant developments in the technology and venture capital landscape. Key themes include increased…
- Alphabet ups its offer for Wiz, more shoppers turn to generative AI, and Sam Rockwell mints a meme · 15 minThis newsletter provides a snapshot of recent happenings in the venture capital and technology sectors. It covers Alphabet's increased bid for cybersecurity firm Wiz and details…
- AI Agents, Klarna Filing, and Foxconn Frustration · 17 minThis edition of the StrictlyVC newsletter covers a range of topics within the technology and venture capital landscape, including the ambiguity surrounding "AI agents,"…
- OpenAI calls DeepSeek “state-controlled," 23andMe does more cutting, and 10 new YC startups to watch · 21 min• AI Models: Artificial intelligence algorithms and systems trained on data to perform specific tasks, such as language processing or image recognition. • Copyrighted Material…
- StrictlyVC News: X Down, Meta Book, OpenAI Deal · 12 min• Elon Musk attributed the X outage to a "massive cyberattack," suggesting it was potentially the work of a large, coordinated group or even a country. He claimed this external…
- StrictlyVC News: Meta AI Chips, Tesla Warning, YC Funding Shift · 26 min. The Impact of AI on Startup Funding: • Y Combinator Founders Raising Less: A notable trend is emerging where some Y Combinator founders are intentionally seeking less venture…
- Microsoft looks for an OpenAI alternative, Figma tests the IPO waters, and I'm sorry, what? A $90K Cheeto? · 16 minThis newsletter provides a snapshot of recent tech and business news, covering topics such as Microsoft exploring alternatives to OpenAI, and Figma considering an IPO. It…
- AI founders are starting younger than ever, the real succession drama, and enjoy your lattes while they last · 16 minQuiz Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each. • Which company is building its own AI chips after landing Meta as a customer, according to the Financial Times? •…
- Musk bids on OpenAI, Carta settles another sexual harassment case, and Lumon Industries has a job for you · 15 minThis newsletter covers recent developments in the tech and venture capital landscape.Elon Musk has made a bid to acquire OpenAI, while cap table management firm Carta settled…
- Anduril lines up for more funding, Shein loses some sheen amid tariff talks, and "Big Balls" is back · 20 min1/ Anduril is raisinganother $2.5B at a $28B valuation—doubling in just 6 months. Founders Fund is leading the round. Defense tech money ispouring in. 💰🚀 (Forbes) 2/ Meanwhile…
- Feb 25. Week 1 - Smaller Fundings VC Funded Companies · 1 minSmaller Fundings Astra Security, a seven-year-old startup based in Claymont, DE, that uses AI to continuously scan applications, APIs, and cloud environments to identify…
- Feb 25. Week 1 - Big-But-Not-Crazy-Big Fundings VC Funded Companies · 1 minBig-But-Not-Crazy-Big Fundings Atombeam, an eight-year-old startup based in Moraga, CA, that develops software that reduces the size of data files by up to 75% to enhance…
- Deel's deal, the real story behind Pavel Durov's arrest, and an OpenAI co-founder leaves Anthropic months after joining · 14 minTop News: • The U.S. Postal Service is once again accepting packages from China. • Wall Street banks have sold off their X debt, influenced by Elon Musk's relationship with…
- Meta mulls a move to Texas, Sam Altman says OpenAI is on “the wrong side of history,” and crazy Super Bowl bets · 11 minBriefing Document: StrictlyVC Newsletter - January 31, 2025 Overall Theme: The newsletter provides a snapshot of the fast-evolving tech landscape, focusing heavily on AI…
- OpenAI aims high, Mark Zuckerberg longs for an “OG Facebook,” and an Albert Einstein candid for the ages · 12 min🚀 OpenAI's valuation skyrockets, Zuckerberg longs for old-school Facebook, and a rare candid shot of Einstein emerges. A wild week in tech! 🧵👇 1️⃣ OpenAI is reportedly raising…
- Helion, a 12-year-old company based in Everett · 1 minHelion, a 12-year-old company based in Everett, WA, that is developing a fusion energy generator designed to produce electricity through nuclear fusion, raised a $425 million…
- Skild AI is developing an advanced foundation model to enable robot agility and safety. · 1 minSkild AI, a two-year-old startup based in Pittsburgh, PA, that is developing a scalable foundation model for robotics, aiming to create a general-purpose "brain" that enables…
- Atomicwork builds AI-driven software to enhance IT service management. · 1 minAtomicwork, a three-year-old San Francisco startup that develops AI-powered software to help companies manage their IT services and improve employee support, raised a $25 million…
