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June 23, 2026

 

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Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market

Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market: The app would be independent of Meta's other social media offerings, although sources told the NYT that those social sites could direct users to engagement with the app. Read More

After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund: Menlo has created a solid rep for itself as an AI investor, all based on one gutsy $750 million move in 2024. Read More

Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time: Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterprise workflows. Read More

A message from EY

Chaos gets expensive 

Starting a tech company is exciting. It can also get messy fast. EY teams have seen startups at their best — and their messiest. That’s why they help founders get it right early, so founders can stay focused on building.

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A message from Fidelity

Your Pitch Isn’t the Only Thing Investors Are Evaluating.  

Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 

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