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Karunakar

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๐Ÿš€ This Week in Startups & Investments (Jan 25โ€“31, 2025) ๐Ÿ”ฅ The startup ecosystem continues to evolve, with major funding rounds, strategic shifts, and industry trends shaping the landscape. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s making waves: ๐Ÿ’ฐ Big Funding Rounds: Startups across sectors secured significant investments, fueling innovation and expansion. ๐Ÿ“‰ Sequoia Capital Reduces Crypto Fund: As the market tightens, Sequoia is shifting focusโ€”what does this mean for crypto startups? ๐Ÿ“Š Wiz Names New CFO Pre-IPO: Cybersecurity giant Wiz is gearing up for a public debutโ€”a move to watch! ๐ŸŽ“ Older Entrepreneurs Turning to Executive MBAs: More founders over 54 are leveraging EMBA programs to launch their startupsโ€”proving it's never too late to build! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Madrid Surpasses Barcelona in Startup Investments: With โ‚ฌ605M raised in 2023, Madrid is boomingโ€”especially in mobility & fintech. ๐Ÿ† Australiaโ€™s Top 100 Innovators of 2024: A diverse lineup of founders and companies is reshaping industries. ๐Ÿ’ก Fintech Startups to Watch: Despite challenges, 49 fintech disruptors are making bold moves in banking & payments. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Cobeeโ€™s Growth Before Acquisition: The Spanish startup hit โ‚ฌ5.58M revenue before its Pluxee (Sodexo) acquisition. ๐Ÿ”„ Brexโ€™s Strategic Shift & Layoffs: A new leadership structure and cost-cutting measures signal a reshaped fintech strategy. ๐Ÿค– DeepSeekโ€™s AI Expansion: The hedge fund background of DeepSeekโ€™s founder is fueling an AI-driven breakthrough. ๐Ÿ”ฅ The startup world never stops moving. Which of these stories caught your attention the most? Drop your thoughts below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ #Startups #Investment #VentureCapital #Innovation #Fintech #TechTrends

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