China is formally reviewing Meta’s $2.5 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, a move seen as a warning to other founders. The review highlights Beijing’s growing concern over losing strategic AI talent and technology to American rivals.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says a proposed California tax that could cost him $8 billion “never crossed my mind once.” But other billionaires, like Larry Page and Peter Thiel, are already making moves to leave the state.
The age of a billion-dollar startup founder is dropping fast, thanks to AI. A new report from VC firm Antler shows the average age for AI unicorn founders fell from 40 in 2020 to just 29 in 2024. This is compressing the timeline to a $1B valuation to under 5 years.
AMD’s stock took a hit, sliding over 4% despite CEO Lisa Su’s bold prediction that computing power needs to grow 100x in five years. The market seems worried the AI hype is getting ahead of reality.
UnitedHealth’s Optum UK business, a major supplier of electronic patient record systems to British GPs, could soon be sold. Sky News reports TPG is in advanced talks for a deal worth up to £1.4 billion. This comes just two years after UnitedHealth bought the unit, then known as EMIS, for £1.24 billi
The Open Rights Group is urging UK lawmakers to use a new cybersecurity bill to reduce dependence on US Big Tech. They argue foreign companies controlling digital infrastructure leaves Britain exposed to external political pressure and law.
The exit landscape for 2026 is taking shape. According to Fortune’s survey of investors, expect a strong start for IPOs that may fade, massive AI-driven M&A, and a record-breaking secondary market as companies stay private longer.
A security breach at Ledger’s e-commerce partner, Global-e, has exposed customer order and contact details. While financial data and recovery phrases are safe, phishing scams are already circulating. Ledger warns customers to be extremely vigilant.
A confidential order from India’s competition regulator alleges that nearly 30 steel companies, including industry leaders, illegally coordinated prices for years. Top executives now face personal liability and the risk of fines worth billions.
Private equity giant Hg is close to a deal to take OneStream private. The financial planning software company went public in 2024 but has seen its shares fall 35% in the past year.
