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Europe’s Spinouts Surge to $398B Funnel, New Funds Fuel Growth

Ethan R. Coleman January 1, 2026

At a Glance 76 European deep-tech spinouts hit $1B valuation or $100M revenue, forming a $398B funnel. Two new funds - PSV Hafnium and U2V - each...

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Zuckerberg Suits Himself, Soup, and Other Tech Absurdities

Jonathan P. Miller January 1, 2026

At a Glance Mark Zuckerberg sued himself over suspended Facebook ads, deadline Feb 20. Soham Parekh was exposed for working at multiple startups,...

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Fusion Startups Raise Billions as DOE Lab Hits Scientific Breakeven

Jonathan P. Miller January 1, 2026

At a Glance DOE lab achieved scientific breakeven in 2022, proving fusion can produce more energy than input. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised...

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Campus and Fizz Founders Reveal Growth Secrets at TechCrunch Disrupt

Sophia A. Reynolds January 1, 2026

At a Glance Campus founder Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon discuss scaling their platforms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Campus now has 3,000+...

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AI Forecasts Labor Shift in 2026, VCs Warn of Job Cuts

Jonathan P. Miller January 1, 2026

At a Glance 11.7% of jobs could already be automated using AI (MIT study) Enterprise VCs predict AI will have a major impact on the workforce in...

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Dropout Founders Re-ignite VC Interest Amid AI Boom

Marcus L. Bennett January 1, 2026

At a Glance Dropout founders trend resurging amid AI boom. Y Combinator Demo Days see founders highlighting dropout status. VC sentiment mixed: some...

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Sprinkles Cupcakes Founder Announces Bakery’s Closure

Daniel J. Whitman January 1, 2026

At a Glance Sprinkles Cupcakes founder announces the bakery's closure. Founded in 2005, sold in 2012, closure announced Dec 31, 2025. No reason for...