How Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby Nabs Stakes in Hot Startups Like Etched Through Arizona Connections⭐7

Jack Selby’s Copper Sky Capital leverages Arizona ties to secure stakes in hot startups like Etched, aiding chip production reshoring to TSMC’s local fab.

Jersey Mike’s IPO: How AI Hype Reached the Sandwich Shop⭐9

Jersey Mike's IPO filing mentions AI 22 times, sparking debate on how AI hype has reached even sandwich chains.

Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures Backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II⭐7

Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II, targeting AI-driven care economy startups.

Ashton Kutcher Departs Sound Ventures to Co-Found New VC Firm with Morgan Beller⭐8

Ashton Kutcher departs Sound Ventures to co-found a new VC firm with Morgan Beller, focusing on early-stage AI infrastructure, energy, and deep tech startups.

The 11 Standout Startups from YC’s Demo Day, According to VCs⭐9

VCs highlight 11 standout YC Demo Day startups, with defense tech and AI leading—9 Mothers hits $200M+ valuation for counter-drone systems.