The SPAC trash ticker is counting down
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week had the whole crew aboard to record: Grace and Chris making us sound good, Danny to provide levity, Natasha.....»»
Tijuana sewage pounded South Bay beaches last year. EPA says help is on the way
When a storm pummeled the San Diego-Tijuana region two weeks ago, hundreds of millions of gallons of water laced with raw sewage, trash and industrial chemicals flowed over the border shuttering beaches as far north as Coronado......»»
Lucid Motors nears SPAC deal valuing firm at $12 billion, report says
The merger between Lucid and Churchill Capital IV Corp. would be the biggest in a string of deals by EV makers such as Nikola and Fisker that have gone public by combining with special-purpose acquisition companies......»»
Inside Rover and MoneyLion’s SPAC-led public debuts
If we are not careful, every entry of this column could consist of SPAC news. If we are not careful, every entry of this column could consist of SPAC news. Special purpose acquisition companies, or blank-check companies, whatever you prefer.....»»
Investors’ SPAC push could revamp the private market money game
A new era of venture, or just another temporary weirdness caused by zero-cost money and an overabundance of bored cash? Since last year, we’ve been tracking the growing list of capitalists who got into the SPAC game. You can read an i.....»»
Chip shortage toll: 450,000 vehicles and counting, analyst firm says
LMC says global production will fall by as much as 700,000 units in the first quarter due to the shortfall, but will catch up in the second half of the year......»»
AI Is Being Used to Screen Job Applicants
The BBC reports on "the computers rejecting your job application," noting that applicants are now being screened with AI-scored tests that involve counting dots in boxes and matching emotions to facial expressions: The questions, and your answers to.....»»
With a reported deal in the wings for Joby Aviation, electric aircraft soars to $10B business
One year after nabbing $590 million from investors led by Toyota, and a few months after picking up Uber’s flying taxi business, Joby Aviation is reportedly in talks to go public in a SPAC deal that would value the electric plane manufacturer a.....»»
As more insurtech offerings loom, CEO Dan Preston discusses Metromile’s SPAC-led debut
We spoke to Metromile CEO Dan Preston about what the day meant for his company and learn more the SPAC process for our own enjoyment. Metromile began trading as a public company yesterday. Its exit from the private market was accelerated by.....»»
As more insurtech offerings loom, CEO Dan Preston discusses MetroMile’s SPAC-led debut
We spoke to MetroMile CEO Dan Preston about what the day meant for his company and learn more the SPAC process for our own enjoyment. MetroMile began trading as a public company yesterday. Its exit from the private market was accelerated by.....»»
Auto retail veteran McLarty leads new SPAC
Franklin McLarty said last week that MDH is open to automotive retail as a target sector, but he and his team likely aren't interested in traditional franchised dealerships......»»
How will investors value MetroMile and Oscar Health?
What we learn today will hopefully bear on other insurtech startups that want liquidity during the current cycle. Last night, MetroMile and SPAC INSU Acquisition Corp. II completed their combination, putting the per-mile auto insurance star.....»»
Archer lands $1.1B order from United Airlines and a SPAC deal
Archer Aviation, the electric aircraft startup targeting the urban air mobility market, has landed United Airlines as a customer and an investor in its bid to become a publicly traded company via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. .....»»
Micromobility startup Helbiz to go public via a SPAC, and will expand into ghost kitchens
Micromobility startup Helbiz, which now operates across Europe and the USA, is merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to become a publicly listed company, giving it a war chest to potentially roll-up smaller competitors in the spac.....»»
Microsoft, Zoom Look To Hybrid Workplaces, Box Buys SignRequest & More News
In this week's Newsbyte, both Zoom & Microsoft are eyeing the emerging hybrid workplace, Box invests in e-signatures, Skype for Business counting down and more. Continue reading........»»
SoftBank files for a double scoop of SPAC
The SPAC mania continues unabated, with new SPACs being filed with the SEC on an almost hourly basis at times. SoftBank, the Japanese telecom conglomerate which has also been running the gigantic Vision Fund and its successor, doesn’t want to be le.....»»
Daily Crunch: Microsoft rethinks corporate intranet
Microsoft tries to improve corporate intranet, Google will offer new smartphone health measurements and 23andMe is going public via SPAC. This is your Daily Crunch for February 4, 2021. The big story: Microsoft rethinks corporate intranet Microsoft l.....»»
23andMe set to go public via a Virgin Group SPAC merger
Genetics testing and genome research company 23andMe is set to go public via a merger with special purpose acquisition corp (SPAC) VG Acquisition Corp, a vehicle set up by Richard Branson and his company Virgin Group. The transaction is expected to r.....»»
Astra, rocket startup that has yet to conduct a successful launch, is going public
Astra, a US-based rocket startup aiming to build cheap rockets to haul satellites to space, announced Tuesday that it's going public via a reverse merger known as SPAC......»»
Rocket startup Astra is going public via SPAC
Rocket launch company Astra, which just reached space this past December with a test launch from Alaska, will be going public on the Nasdaq via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Holicity. The recent SPAC craze has alre.....»»
Rocket startup Astra is going public vis SPAC
Rocket launch company Astra, which just reached space this past December with a test launch from Alaska, will be going public on the NASDAQ via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) called Holicity. The recent SPAC craze has alre.....»»