February 2023

Meet the new batteries unlocking cheaper electric vehicles

February 17, 2023
New batteries are coming to America.  This week, Ford announced plans for a new factory in Michigan that will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries for its electric vehicles. The plant, expected to cost $3.5 billion and begin production in 2026, would be the first to make these batteries in the US.  “This is a big…

Outsized seed rounds, neobanks and spicy M&A? Well hello, 2023

February 17, 2023

Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This week, Natasha Mascarenhas, Mary Ann Azevedo and Rebecca Szkutak got on the mic to talk startups, pet peeves and focaccia. What else did you expect? Here’s what we got into: Descope landed a $53 million (!) […]

Outsized seed rounds, neobanks and spicy M&A? Well hello, 2023 by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

The 3 Best Pharma Stocks to Buy for Big Gains in 2023

February 17, 2023
The pharma industry witnessed solid growth amid the pandemic. Moreover, with surging demand, rising investments in research and development, and increasing e-pharmacy channels, the industry is well-positioned for significant growth…