In a statement software maker SpotOn said, it had raised $300 million in a late-stage funding round led by investment firm Dragoneer, which valued the company at $3.6 billion. The fundraiser also saw participation from growth-stage venture capital fund G… Read More ›
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SpaceX poised to become most valuable US startup
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is poised to become the most valuable U.S. startup with its valuation rising to over $125 billion in an ongoing share sale in the secondary market. The shares,… Read More ›
Grocery delivery app Instacart Inc confidentially files for US IPO
Late on Wednesday, Grocery delivery app Instacart Inc said, it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the SEC. San Francisco-based Instacart has not specified the size of its IPO, nor has it mentioned the price range… Read More ›
British real estate firms Capital & Counties Properties and Shaftesbury Plc in advanced merger talks
In a statement British real estate firms Capital & Counties Properties along with Shaftesbury Plc said, they are in advanced talks on a merger. In the potential merger, Shaftesbury would own 53% and Capco shareholders would own the remainder in a deal… Read More ›
Musk’s Boring Company valued at $675 in Series C funding
In a statement The Boring Company said, it has raised $675 million in a Series C funding round, which valued the company at $5.675 billion. Elon Musk’s tunnelling company said, it will use the proceeds to ramp up hiring across… Read More ›
Chinese fast fashion e-commerce startup Shein aiming for $100 billion valuation in funding round
On Sunday, a report from Bloomberg states, China’s fast fashion e-commerce startup Shein is aiming for a valuation of around $100 billion, in its latest funding round. The Chinese online retailer is negotiating with potential investors to raise around $1… Read More ›
CVC Capital Partners submits non-binding bid for 49% stake in Telecom Italia’s enterprise services arm
As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CVC Capital Partners has submitted a non-binding expression of interest for a stake up to 49% in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) enterprise services arm. The non-binding approach targets a business of… Read More ›
Elliott Management and Vista Equity Partners to take Citrix Systems private in $13 billion deal
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Elliott Management Corp and Vista Equity Partners are close to acquiring Citrix Systems Inc in a deal that values the Citrix at around $13 billion. The deal could be officially announced as… Read More ›
Hewlett-Packard wins fraud case against British tech tycoon Mike Lynch
In a significant development, a British judged ruled tech tycoon Mike Lynch had masterminded an elaborate fraud to inflate the value of his company – Autonomy, before it was acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011. HP’s acquisition of Autonomy… Read More ›
Lufthansa eyeing purchase of 40% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways
According to a report from Italian daily Il Foglio, Lufthansa has agreed to purchase a 40% stake in ITA Airways in a deal that could be officially announced next week. ITA Airways re-commenced operations on October 15 with nearly 2,300 employees… Read More ›