Venture Capital
Databricks Hits $188 Billion Before the Money Even Closes
Databricks just told the world it's worth $188 billion. The money hasn't landed yet. TechCrunch reported on July 17, 2026 that Coatue is leading a new round at that price, with roughly $3 billion...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
Regulatory & Compliance
Blue Origin's $10B Round Is Closed to You — Here's the Real Access Gap for Accredited Investors
Blue Origin is closing its first-ever outside funding round: $10 billion at a $130 billion pre-money valuation, according to reporting from Ars Technica on the deal . Coatue Management is leading
Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read