Topic: corporate donations
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Superorganism Secures $25M to Fund Biodiversity Startups
Superorganism, a new venture capital firm, has raised $25.9 million to exclusively fund early-stage startups developing technology to protect and restore biodiversity, aiming to fill a critical funding gap. The firm invests in three core areas: preventing species extinction, climate-biodiversity ...
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Trump Fundraisers Sought Microsoft's White House Ballroom Donation
The Trump administration solicited donations from major tech firms like Microsoft for a privately funded $300 million White House ballroom renovation, as revealed in documents released by Senator Elizabeth Warren. Companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Comcast were contacted by fundraisers, w...
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Tech Giants Fund Trump-Linked Nonprofits
Major tech companies are funding Trump-connected nonprofits amid antitrust battles, suggesting strategic alignment to influence regulatory outcomes. The Trump administration is directing legal settlements from tech firms like YouTube toward presidential projects, including a new White House ballr...
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Trump's YouTube Ballroom Deal: How He Made Them Pay
YouTube settled a $24.5 million lawsuit with Donald Trump and allied MAGA channels over alleged First Amendment violations, without admitting wrongdoing, despite legal experts deeming the case meritless. Trump directed $22 million of the settlement to fund a new White House ballroom project, with...
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Tech Leaders Court Trump at White House Dinner
Tech executives expressed strong support for President Trump's AI and economic policies, highlighting growing alignment between Silicon Valley and the administration. CEOs from major companies announced significant domestic investment pledges and praised the pro-business environment fostered by t...
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