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Cory Weinberg
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Senior Reporter and Deputy Bureau Chief, The Information
New York
Beats
Emerging Sectors in Startup Ecosystem
Medicine, anything medical
Content
By Cory Weinberg Verified| The Information Verified Figma on Tuesday threw a bone to the bankers, lawyers and other advisers who make their living by taking tech companies public. The software firm, which we have reported was planning to list this year, announced it had confidentially filed for an initial public offering. The listing, of course, won’t be for months. There are rounds of regulator reviews and investor meetings in the meantime. But the announcement dropped as tech stocks are gyrating and interest rates remain elevated.
By Cory Weinberg Verified| The Information Verified Venture capitalists typically aren’t macroeconomic or geopolitical experts, despite what you may read on X or hear on podcasts. But they do need to have a sufficient worldview to understand where markets are growing, where to put investment dollars and how to raise money. In that way, it’s become clear that General Catalyst CEO Hemant Taneja was onto something as the U.S. and China face off in a trade war.
By Cory Weinberg Verified| The Information Verified Philippe Bouaziz has always expected his only son to fight—and to fight alongside him. He made his hope plainly apparent on the day he chose his son’s name: Alexandre, a deliberate homage to Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian conqueror, Philippe has told people with evident pride. The name tied Alex closely together with his father. After all, Alexander the Great’s own father was named Philip.
Company Info
The Information
The Information is a digital media company based in San Francisco, founded in December 2013 by journalist Jessica Lessin. It focuses on the technology industry, providing in-depth, data-driven analysis and exclusive investigative stories. The publication is recognized for its impactful reporting, which has influenced significant industry deals and garnered attention from major news outlets. The Information operates on a subscription-based model, offering exclusive articles and analysis to its subscribers. It also hosts global networking events for industry professionals and features a daily briefing that curates headlines with commentary on tech news. Additionally, it launched "The Tech Top 10" for consumer-focused technology news and "The Electric," a standalone publication dedicated to electric vehicle news. The Information has played a significant role in shaping industry discussions and has contributed to over $97 billion in brokered deals since its inception.
San Francisco, California, United States
Founded: 2013