Topic: ipo preparation
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Charles Schwab Invests in Qapita, a Carta Rival in Singapore
Qapita raised $26.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Charles Schwab, aiming to transform equity management and employee stock plans for private companies. The partnership introduces Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services, a platform using Qapita's technology to help U.S. startups manage ...
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Microsoft Picks Anthropic Over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code
Microsoft is introducing an automatic AI model selection feature for Visual Studio Code, prioritizing Claude Sonnet 4 for paid GitHub Copilot users while free tier users will dynamically switch between models like Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, and GPT-5 mini. This reflects a strategic shift toward Anth...
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Saudi's Gathern Raises $72M, Eyes IPO at $266M Valuation
Gathern, Saudi Arabia's leading vacation rental platform, has raised $72 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at over $266 million and making it the Middle East's most valuable woman-led startup. The funding will support preparations for an IPO on the Tadawul stock exchange and drive ...
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Brex Gains EU Approval for IPO, Eyes UK Expansion Next
Brex has obtained EU regulatory approval to issue credit/debit cards and offer spend management solutions across all 30 EU countries, expanding beyond its previous U.S.-focused operations. The EU authorization enables embedded payments and corporate card issuance, benefiting early-stage startups,...
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Mo Jomaa Shares Essential IPO Prep Tips for Founders
Preparing for an IPO requires long-term planning, with strategic groundwork laid years in advance, as highlighted by Mo Jomaa’s session at TechCrunch All Stage. Investors evaluate IPO potential beyond revenue, focusing on financial discipline, leadership decisions, and key metrics like scalabilit...
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