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Founders Fund Backs Robot That Kills Fish Humanely
Shinkei's Poseidon robot kills fish humanely using Ikejime technique. Founders Fund leads $6M seed round.
Blue Origin Rebuilds Launch Pad as Relativity Sets Sights on Mars
Blue Origin begins rebuilding its damaged launch pad while Relativity Space targets Mars missions. Isar Aerospace faces delays with its Spectrum rocket.
Ripple Backs African Payments Giant Flutterwave at $3.2 Billion Valuation
African fintech Flutterwave reaches $3.2B valuation with Ripple investment, signaling growth in cross-border payments and blockchain adoption.
SpaceX Goes Public in Landmark IPO That Could Make Elon Musk the First Trillionaire
SpaceX's IPO allows public stock trading for the first time, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and reshaping space commerce.
SpaceX IPO Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid CEO Controversy
SpaceX considers an IPO while CEO Elon Musk's controversies create tension for investors balancing innovation with reputational risk.