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Rachyl Jones
Verified
Business Newsroom Fellow, Semafor
New York
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neurosciencesport technology psychology
Day-to-day politics
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By Rachyl Jones| Semafor Verified Investors across private and public markets are being buffeted by uncertainty. One AI startup, backed by Steve Cohen’s hedge fund Point72, aims to at least save them time by handling grunt research work so investors can focus on what matters: making money. Brightwave, a Colorado-based startup, launched a deep research tool for private market investors that reads business documents and produces a short report analyzing key data points, the startup exclusively told Semafor.
By Rachyl Jones| Semafor Verified Since war plans leaked this week, global downloads for Signal have roughly doubled, app tracking firm Appfigures told Semafor. (TechCrunch first reported on the boost). In the US, daily downloads tripled to more than 60,000. In Yemen, where the app is less popular, downloads increased by five times to more than 1,000 per day, bringing the platform from No. 50 in the iOS social media app rankings to No. 9 in the country today.
By Rachyl Jones| Semafor Verified Investors across private and public markets are being buffeted by uncertainty. One AI startup, backed by Steve Cohen’s hedge fund Point72, aims to at least save them time by handling grunt research work so investors can focus on what matters: making money. Brightwave, a Colorado-based startup, launched a deep research tool for private market investors that reads business documents and produces a short report analyzing key data points, the startup exclusively told Semafor.
Company Info
Semafor
Semafor is a global digital news platform founded in October 2022 by media veterans Ben Smith and Justin B. Smith, based in New York City. The company aims to provide transparent, high-quality journalism to 200 million English-speaking, college-educated professionals. Semafor utilizes an innovative editorial model called "Semaform," which distinguishes between factual reporting and analysis to enhance clarity and reduce polarization. The platform offers a unique news structure that includes unbiased reporting, clearly labeled journalist perspectives, and insights from various regions. In addition to its news coverage, Semafor hosts high-margin events targeting C-suite executives and business leaders, and produces video content featuring analysis and interviews. The company generates revenue through premium advertising, events, and partnerships, achieving over $10 million in revenue in 2023. Semafor is committed to combining traditional journalism with modern business strategies, making it a trusted source for professionals worldwide.
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
Founded: 2022