Forerunner’s long game: As startups stall before IPO, all options are on the table

Thirteen years ago, Forerunner Ventures began helping to usher in a new era of consumer startups, including Warby Parker, Bonobos, and Glossier. None has gone through a traditional IPO process. Warby Parker was taken public through a special purpose acquisition vehicle. Bonobos was acquired by Walmart. Glossier is still privately held, along with many other…

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Top Bitcoin Mining Stocks Close the Week Higher After Tariff-Driven Dip

Financial markets shimmered with cautious optimism as U.S. equities closed positively Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 2.06% and the digital asset sector vaulting 3.72% to a $2.63 trillion valuation. Publicly listed bitcoin miners likewise enjoyed a rebound, as nine of the top twelve leading firms by market capitalization advanced. Publicly Traded Bitcoin Miners Pop…

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Pro-Crypto Paul Atkins Takes Over as SEC Chair

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clearing the way for a major shift in the agency’s approach to crypto. The vote came down 52–44 on April 9, 2025, confirming what many already expected: Washington’s regulatory stance on digital assets is changing. If…

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