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Mark Matossian co-founds Whipsmart Ventures to fund space and deep techhttps://spacenews.com/mark-matossian-co-founds-whipsmart-ventures-for-space-and-deep-tech/SAN FRANCISCO – Space startup veteran Mark Matossian has joined forces with a software engineer and a best-selling author to establish Whipsmart Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on space […] The post Mark Matossian co-founds Whipsmart Ventures to fund space and deep tech appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 23, 2026 7:23 PM
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Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economyhttps://spacenews.com/pipelines-to-payloads-risk-management-lessons-for-the-space-economy/The energy sector has spent decades learning how to manage complex disputes that touch on sovereign power, geopolitics, regulation and private capital. Those same dynamics are at play in the […] The post Pipelines to payloads: risk management lessons for the space economy appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 20, 2026 1:00 PM
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SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work withhttps://spacenews.com/spacexs-only-problem-is-finding-more-space-to-work-with/SpaceX’s IPO marks the moment the space dream became a mainstream capital markets story. For decades, it has sold a vision of interplanetary civilization on behalf of the wider space […] The post SpaceX’s only problem is finding more space to work with appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 17, 2026 1:00 PM
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Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026https://spacenews.com/satellite-investment-sets-annual-record-halfway-through-2026/Investment in satellite companies reached $8.1 billion in the first half of 2026, already surpassing every previous annual total tracked by early-stage investor Space Capital. The post Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 15, 2026 11:06 AM
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China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recoveryhttps://spacenews.com/china-lines-up-methalox-long-march-10c-as-commercial-workhorse-after-first-booster-recovery/HELSINKI — China confirmed a methalox Long March 10C as its commercial workhorse following its first successful booster recovery, while injecting fresh capital into commercial rocket ventures. The China Academy […] The post China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recovery appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 13, 2026 8:29 AM
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NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologieshttps://spacenews.com/nasa-and-small-business-administration-partner-on-funding-key-space-technologies/NASA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on an effort to attract capital to invest in companies producing critical space components. The post NASA and Small Business Administration partner on funding key space technologies appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 6, 2026 1:43 AM
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Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. markethttps://spacenews.com/polish-space-tech-company-sybilla-technologies-secures-funds-to-enter-u-s-market/WARSAW, Poland — The Polish state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty ($10 million) in Poland’s space […] The post Polish space tech company Sybilla Technologies secures funds to enter U.S. market appeared first on SpaceNews.Jul 2, 2026 5:38 PM
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Rocket Factory Augsburg Details RFA ONE Upgrades and RFA TWO Planshttps://europeanspaceflight.com/rocket-factory-augsburg-details-rfa-one-upgrades-and-rfa-two-plans/During an OHB Capital Markets Update in May, German launch services provider Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) outlined its planned path towards developing a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket called RFA TWO. RFA was founded as a spin-off of OHB, which still holds a 65% stake in the company. It is currently developing its RFA ONE rocket, […] The post Rocket Factory Augsburg Details RFA ONE Upgrades and RFA TWO Plans appeared first on European Spaceflight.Jun 24, 2026 2:31 PM
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Thousands of Miles, 100 No's, and Our First Userhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48257336Everything begins with a story. Stories change lives. Stories change the world.And we all have stories and worlds to share, yet most of us struggle to express our thoughts on paper. At Creader.io, our mission is to better enable expression, not replace in the age of AI.As part of user and market research for our creative storytelling app, I find myself in Southeast Asia, home to the largest market for Wattpad, the popular fanfiction and literature platform.So here I am, on the back of motorcycles roaring through the capital cities of Southeast Asia, flying between Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. Our target? International schools.We didn’t choose schools blindly, it was the result of market research for a couple months at an arts and craft market where close to 40% of highly engaged visitors including parents, teachers, students all said Creader belonged in a classroom for creative writing, English and literature.And Southeast Asia is the place to be.“You’ve come to the righMay 24, 2026 1:59 PM
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Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 Millionhttps://europeanspaceflight.com/spaceflux-extends-funding-round-bringing-total-to-9-million/UK-based space domain awareness startup Spaceflux has extended its seed round with an additional £3.5 million, bringing total funding to £9 million (approximately €10.4 million). According to the company, the new capital will be used to accelerate its expansion into new markets. Founded in 2022, Spaceflux provides optical space surveillance and tracking services across multiple […] The post Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 Million appeared first on European Spaceflight.Apr 29, 2026 2:40 PM
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Starfish Space raises more than $100 millionhttps://spacenews.com/starfish-space-raises-more-than-100-million/WASHINGTON — Starfish Space has raised more than $100 million to scale up production of its satellite servicing spacecraft. Seattle-based Starfish announced April 7 it closed a Series B round led by Point72 Ventures, raising more than $100 million. Activate Capital and Shield Capital co-led the round, with major participation from Industrious Ventures and NightDragon. […] The post Starfish Space raises more than $100 million appeared first on SpaceNews.Apr 7, 2026 1:00 PM
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Resources, reactors and rivalries will decide the new moon racehttps://spacenews.com/resources-reactors-and-rivalries-will-decide-the-new-moon-race/A new race to the moon is underway; not merely to erect flags, but to prospect for and extract water and helium-3, establish nuclear power plants and capitalize on the economic and strategic advantages that will shape the balance of power in space for decades to come. Private companies are now making serious bets on […] The post Resources, reactors and rivalries will decide the new moon race appeared first on SpaceNews.Oct 31, 2025 1:00 PM
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Ask HN: Does Europe Need a YC?https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45276395I see this being questioned by UK and Europe investors quite a bit. Does Europe needs a YC?Maybe, but first, a mentality shift might be needed...Instead of my inbox blowing up talking to lots of VCs, I’d rather to a few. Ones who have real-world experience. Someone who can actually add value, drawing on a portfolio of companies that offer traction, feedback, and support early on. Someone willing to take real risks, who still remembers how thrilling it is to start something from nothing.What I heard a lot was at pre-seed is: “Come back when you’ve got £1M ARR.”In my (super limited) experience, many UK investors seem super cautious, sitting on large pools of money, moving far too slowly for startups in their most fragile pre-seed stage. Also there are LOADS of them, 1000s. Worse, they often want too much equity up front, which stifles creativity, momentum, and ambition.Meanwhile, YC and San Francisco have gravity. The value is clear: if you’re in, you’re in, capital, connections, and momSep 17, 2025 2:39 PM
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Indiana BMV unveils new ‘blackout’ license plates, available starting Augusthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNeWhjM2JxVXV3XzBNVlptXzlBYmJ4U1loc0tIdXdpV2VCS2YxeTVvWERzdm9ONTBRWUVoWldxWkJLbnpvczNPSXdUS3FvRERrdDdvT3gyVE5QYzhzWGt3TWlvYTZ1VEZnTVA5cnNjS3YwMTNydVJqYUxPTzB0RG8zbUsyUk45RVlfWDFOa1Q0Y19PNXZCOUJFX3VhVmt1aUlCbTVvUEVvRHNGR2dOMExJc0tlX1BLc254b3gzOHlR?oc=5Indiana BMV unveils new ‘blackout’ license plates, available starting August Indiana Capital ChronicleJul 22, 2025 7:00 AM
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Building the Perfect Portfolio for Dummieshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40485759Hey Hacker News,I recently wrote a paper titled "An Introduction to Asset Pricing and Hedge Fund Strategies: Building the Perfect Portfolio for Dummies." This paper is designed to provide an accessible yet comprehensive overview of essential concepts in asset pricing and hedge fund strategies.In this paper, I cover:Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT): Maximizing returns per unit of risk, the significance of the Sharpe ratio, and diversification benefits.Risk Parity: Balancing risk between different asset classes and within asset classes, pioneered by Ray Dalio.Key Academic Contributions: From the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to the Fama-French multi-factor models, and insights on market anomalies.Hedge Fund Strategies: Practical strategies like merger arbitrage, convertible bond arbitrage, and statistical arbitrage, blending academic insights with industry practices.Innovative Approaches: Leveraging advanced techniques such as machine learning for asset pricing and exploring sophisticaMay 26, 2024 9:58 PM
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Live harness racing resumes in Charlottetown on May 4http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8a81e12a604fbb934d3b39d3ce8d9e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msn.com%2Fen-ca%2Fsports%2Fmotorsports%2Flive-harness-racing-resumes-in-charlottetown-on-may-4%2Far-AA1APNf2&c=15770219889242504342&mkt=en-usCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The wait is over as live racing returns to Atlantic Canada with opening day at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park on May 4. The capital oval has ...May 4, 2024 5:00 AM
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A streamlined program aims to boost Esquimalt’s curb appealhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOVEQtVzNuWnR3SHJOeHpCS1hHeW0yWUlWa05samhVQ0swWXJqVUZ2OUhibDRZaEFQemIyeTlaOWFRTjkyWTQzYWo3YXltYlBTdXVHX3dtXzV3WDJHS09IeEU0Qm5mOUJVVFhtQVpNQlFINjdpMEc2Qm0zQTlzRk5iWlItc3Q3VjRmSWRfeTl1Zw?oc=5A streamlined program aims to boost Esquimalt’s curb appeal capitaldaily.caMar 6, 2024 8:00 AM
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Chasing first light on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africahttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPSnloODliUjdnQ2psTEo0aFh2OHRETzNRRzRwTkloX2t5Z1dpa2FMVUVmenVrQk95WXRZR2VqRjFjWlNOV19LbWhicnJ3U0JEYjZWLWVxUVllaHBGWFhIWUpUZm5oTThsS0oyVnh6Mk54NDZMOXJwZTNLV1lQZTBmV3JpRFJEbGNvSnVjWUlwZG4wT0lsS2ZSNVdNUVVxS0VQaUdNYWZya3FvTkRuOTdjSw?oc=5Chasing first light on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa Idaho Capital SunJun 27, 2023 7:00 AM
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Lonestar raises $5 million for lunar data centershttps://spacenews.com/lonestar-raises-5-million-for-lunar-data-centers/SAN FRANCISCO – Lonestar Data Holdings raised $5 million in seed funding for its plan to establish lunar data centers. Scout Ventures led the round. Participants included Seldor Capital, 2 Future Holding, The Veteran Fund, Irongate Capital, Atypical Ventures and KittyHawk Ventures. “We are thrilled to have completed this successful seed round and are sincerely […]Mar 6, 2023 11:00 AM
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Best Western opens Bangkok Don Mueang airport hotelhttp://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8947a2ff144df4bbbcd5273fadc62c&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breakingtravelnews.com%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Fbest-western-opens-bangkok-don-mueang-airport-hotel%2F&c=7134568895068890483&mkt=en-usBest Western has opened its latest property in the Thai capital, located close to the city’s Don Mueang International airport. The 235-room hotel features and all day dining restaurant, as well as a ...Sep 12, 2022 1:18 AM
