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Some good news, some Better.com news

August 18, 2023
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news, and have a little fun. This week Mary Ann and Alex were joined […]

Peak XV ramps up dealmaking following Sequoia split

August 18, 2023
Peak XV Partners has signed over 10 term sheets and executed three exits in the 10 weeks since it announced a split with Sequoia, according to minutes shared by an attendee to a closed-door gathering between the venture firm and its portfolio founders Friday. The accelerated dealmaking comes at a time when a funding winter […]

Why generalist investors will always win

August 18, 2023
How can a generalist compete with a specialist when it comes to customer introductions, or tactical advice? We can’t, but we don’t need to.

Netflix inks deal with Reliance’s Jio to expand India presence

August 18, 2023
Netflix has inked a “first-of-its-kind” deal with Jio Platforms, India’s largest telecom operator, to bundle the streaming service with the carrier’s two pay-as-you-go plans as the American giant pushes to expand its subscriber base in the key Asian market. A Netflix mobile-only plan will come bundled with Jio’s 1,099 Indian rupees (or $13.2) plan, whereas […]