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The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers
The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers

Ethan Ding cofounded TextQL in 2022 with Mark Hay, and the startup just closed $17 million in strategic investment led by Blackstone.

By Allie GarfinkleApril 17, 2026
Emma Grede—the self-made millionaire behind the $5 billion Skims empire—says it all began with an audacious cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘The difference between me and someone else is, I made it happen’
Emma Grede—the self-made millionaire behind the $5 billion Skims empire—says it all began with an audacious cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘The difference between me and someone else is, I made it happen’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 16, 2026
An AI protest
Anti-AI sentiment is on the rise—and it’s starting to turn violent
By Beatrice NolanApril 16, 2026
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Harvey’s 31-year-old CEO says failing is a ‘good way to learn’ and destroying his ego led to an $11 billion success
By Jacqueline MunisApril 16, 2026
Paul Scherer poses casually while sitting on a bookshelf
Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world’s first ‘mutual friend’
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 16, 2026
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
By Nicholas GordonApril 16, 2026
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 17, 2026
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EconomyTourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026
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MoviePass’ co-founder bought back its assets after a bankruptcy auction. Now he’s back for a second run
NewslettersMoviePass’ co-founder bought back its assets after a bankruptcy auction. Now he’s back for a second run
By Jessica MathewsAugust 23, 2022
The future of books in limbo as judge decides whether to give the nod to $2.2B publishing merger
NewslettersThe future of books in limbo as judge decides whether to give the nod to $2.2B publishing merger
By Jessica MathewsAugust 22, 2022
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas make joint investment with luxe sportswear maker Perfect Moment
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By Rachel KingAugust 21, 2022
Celsius Network owes its customers $4.7B after declaring bankruptcy. Individuals are pleading their case to get their savings back
NewslettersCelsius Network owes its customers $4.7B after declaring bankruptcy. Individuals are pleading their case to get their savings back
By Jessica MathewsAugust 19, 2022
Why real estate startups are hot right now, according to a top VC
NewslettersWhy real estate startups are hot right now, according to a top VC
By Anne SradersAugust 18, 2022
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NFTs and CultureFractional raises $20 million to simplify joint NFT ownership, rebrands as Tessera
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 17, 2022
Inside Daily Harvest’s alleged food poisoning debacle
NewslettersInside Daily Harvest’s alleged food poisoning debacle
By Jessica MathewsAugust 17, 2022
Emma Chamberlain on launching and investing in her own startup, Chamberlain Coffee
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By Rachel KingAugust 16, 2022
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By Alexei OreskovicAugust 16, 2022
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By Lucy BrewsterAugust 15, 2022
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By Rachel KingAugust 14, 2022
The vomiting, diarrhea, and gallbladder surgeries were bad enough. Daily Harvest’s alleged food poisoning victims say the startup’s response made things worse
FeaturesThe vomiting, diarrhea, and gallbladder surgeries were bad enough. Daily Harvest’s alleged food poisoning victims say the startup’s response made things worse
By Beth KowittAugust 13, 2022
Inside Fora, the startup igniting a possible renaissance for travel agents
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By Rachel KingAugust 11, 2022
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By Kim Bhasin and BloombergAugust 11, 2022
Early-stage VC valuations see their first decline in 10 quarters
NewslettersEarly-stage VC valuations see their first decline in 10 quarters
By Lucy BrewsterAugust 11, 2022
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 10, 2022
VC funding is drying up. Here’s a 4-time founder’s guide to surviving a market downturn
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By Peter PezarisAugust 10, 2022
Carlyle CEO’s sudden exit puts the private equity giant back at square zero
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 9, 2022
Exclusive: Daily Harvest is latest startup to announce layoffs
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By Beth KowittAugust 8, 2022
A new investigation throws private equity’s foothold in the autism services industry into question
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 8, 2022
Halle Berry on investing in canned wine producer Bev
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By Rachel KingAugust 7, 2022
The candlemaker that wants to bridge the gap between clean ingredients and cult status
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By Rachel KingAugust 7, 2022
Autonomous building tech company PassiveLogic is gearing up to ship its product in 2023
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 5, 2022
Growth-stage private companies are now performing worse than the Nasdaq
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 4, 2022
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By Thomas d’HalluinAugust 4, 2022
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By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 3, 2022
I lead the Consumer Technology Association and I’ve never commented on an FTC lawsuit until now. Lina Khan’s new case against Meta is laughable
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By Gary ShapiroAugust 3, 2022
One of Sand Hill Road’s top bankers says startups are spending more cash than ever—for now
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 3, 2022
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By Candace NelsonAugust 3, 2022
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