Indian venture firm Blume has raised more than $250 million for a new fund, its fourth and largest, as it looks to get more aggressive in courting early-stage startups and going deeper into supporting its portfolio firms at a time when the deal flow activity in the South Asian market has taken a hit from … Read more
Advocates for cannabis legalization rally outside the White House in Washington, DC (Photo by … [+] Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Images Federal cannabis reform and legalization is a question of “when” not “if.” But based on the structural dynamics of Congress and the complexities of administrative action, … Read more
Seven students of Kings’ School, Al Barsha, take part in a unique exercise seeking to bridge a critical gap between education and industry Mohammed Galadari, Co-Chairman, Galadari Brothers Group, with Ahmed Osman, CEO of the diversified conglomerate’s Food and Beverage division, the pupils of Kings’ School, Al Barsha, Dubai, who took part in the immersive … Read more
Blue chips are looking like a good investment but you’ve got to be careful, economist says Rob Buckland, global chief economist at Citi, discusses blue-chip companies, oil stocks and the profit environment for 2023 on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” Oil and gas stocks fall as oil prices set for 10% weekly drop European oil and … Read more
new york CNN — Despite high inflation and recession fears, the holiday shopping season appears to be off to a strong start. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were solid, as Americans were lured by deep discounts. Although consumer spending may be slowing, it remains surprisingly resilient. The problem, however, is that many Americans’ paychecks … Read more
TAIPEI – Thousands of layoffs across the tech sector may end up being a boon for start-ups that struggled to hire talent during the heady days of sky-high valuations. The big catch: They need to ensure their own survival first after venture capital investors pulled back sharply in 2022. The history of Silicon Valley is … Read more