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Natasha Mascarenhas
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Venture Capital and Startups Reporter, The Information
San Francisco
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Economic Development , Business , Environmental , Public Policy
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By Natasha Mascarenhas Verified| The Information Verified Source: BloombergOpenAI is in discussions to buy Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant formerly known as Codeium, for $3 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The deal could help the ChatGPT-maker make inroads with developer customers who use conversational AI tools, such as Anysphere’s Cursor or ChatGPT itself, to help them code. If it closes, this deal would also be the largest in OpenAI’s history.
By Natasha Mascarenhas Verified| The Information Verified Source: The InformationU.S. startups raised $91.5 billion in the first quarter, up 116% from the year ago to the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2021, near the height of the low interest-rate funding boom, according to research firm PitchBook. For the second straight quarter, investments in artificial intelligence startups made up more than half of total funding, rising to a record 71% in the first three months of the year.
By Natasha Mascarenhas Verified| The Information Verified Source: BloombergOpenAI is in discussions to buy Windsurf, the maker of a popular AI coding assistant formerly known as Codeium, for $3 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The deal could help the ChatGPT-maker make inroads with developer customers who use conversational AI tools, such as Anysphere’s Cursor or ChatGPT itself, to help them code. If it closes, this deal would also be the largest in OpenAI’s history.
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