Three major Chinese tech companies are launching IPOs in Hong Kong on January 8, aiming to raise a combined $1.19 billion. The listings include an AI model developer, a semiconductor firm, and a Temasek-backed surgical robot maker, signaling a strong start for the city’s IPO market.
A new Startup Radar from GeekWire profiles four Pacific Northwest companies taking on big industries. They’re automating health insurance claims, orchestrating hospital ORs, fine-tuning AI models, and reviewing construction plans. Here’s our take on their potential.
Zepto has filed for a massive IPO, signaling a major moment for India’s hyper-competitive quick commerce sector. The company, valued at $7 billion, is racing rivals like Blinkit and Instamart to go public.
The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust saw a staggering 947% return on its SpaceX investment. Now, its decision to trim that position has ignited a fierce public dispute with its largest shareholder, activist hedge fund Saba Capital.
Filtrabit, a Finnish cleantech company, has secured a €2 million funding commitment for its next round. The company plans to use the capital to expand its industrial dust control systems into new international markets.
Fleet management company Motive has publicly filed for an IPO on the NYSE under the ticker MTVE. The filing reveals the company is growing revenue quickly but losses are widening, and it’s locked in a legal fight with rival Samsara.
With Saudi Arabia’s stock index lagging and IPO valuations under scrutiny, venture investors are turning to acquisitions and secondary deals for returns. The shift signals a maturing startup ecosystem under Vision 2030.
A contributing editor at Sifted has published a year-end rant about the tech industry’s worst trends. He’s calling for less AI worship, fewer “unfinished” product launches, and an end to “INSANE” founder hype in 2026.
A new article argues that ideas are cheap and execution is everything. The real differentiator for leaders is a “1 percent mindset” built on daily, consistent follow-through, not grand vision.
Electronic Arts is one step closer to going private. Shareholders have officially approved a $55 billion acquisition offer from a consortium of investors, setting the stage for regulatory review.
