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INFLATION, DISINFLATION, THEN DEFLATION? * In our view: INFLATION has peaked. The US and Europe are in RECESSION. Oil prices will be back below 80 by the end of 2022. Commodity prices have seen their highs. WE do not believe the...
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Space – The Opportunity
For the first time in history, space is economically accessible to commercial industries. Private investment in space technologies over the last 15 years has led to a new wave of excitement and opportunity in the last frontier. Reduced launch costs...
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SPX (red) is again diverging from Reserve Balances (blue). That hasn’t worked out well for the SPX since the peak.
“Giving out a seat isn't a gift or a reward but should be approached in the same way as hiring for any senior position. Pick people who have the skills & the resources to serve your company & be explicit in what you expect" #boardgovernance #founders
Startups beware: Juggling board members may drop the ball | PitchBook
With tougher times ahead for startups, investors with too many board seats may be a hindrance rather than a help.
pitchbook.com
How deep is the crypto fall out? Crypto bank, Silvergate Capital sells debt, cuts its workforce, writes down assets and presents a grim outlook. #Crypto #onward
Silvergate Capital to Cut 40% of Its Workforce. Is This the End for the Crypto Bank? @themotleyfool #stocks $SI $META
The bank provided a preliminary update on fourth-quarter earnings. It wasn't good.
www.fool.com
While many private investors shied away from expensive rounds in 2022, SpaceX announced a $750M raise at a $137B valuation to kick off the new year–signaling investors' conviction and excitement in the blossoming space industry. #SPACEX #Space #onward
SpaceX to raise $750 million at $137 billion valuation - CNBC
Elon Musk's SpaceX is raising $750 million in a new round of funding that values the rocket and satellite compan...
www.reuters.com
Trainings, labor shortages, demand, weather & now archaic systems - the airline issues have persisted, highlighted with recent outages & cancellations at Southwest Airlines. When will there be innovative competitive solutions that make travel fun again?
Air Travel Is Broken. Here’s Why.
Cutbacks in 2020 mean there aren’t enough baggage handlers, pilots and many others. So when something goes wro...
www.wsj.com
Although global Series A funding decreased year over year, it saw a less dramatic decrease compared to Series B and C. Most of the pullback in Series A funding came in the second half of the year & is expected to remain subdued during 1Q2023. #vc
Charts: How Robust Is Series A Funding Amid The VC Downturn?
For startups in times like these, Series A is a good place to be. However, given the dropoff after Series A, ...
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