Category: Startups

BusinessStartups

From Microsoft Layoff to Meta Hire: How Networking and Support Groups Fuel Career Resilience

A 14-year Microsoft veteran turned job loss into opportunity through strategic networking and layoff support groups. Her journey from Xbox researcher to Meta’s Reality Labs demonstrates how peer support can accelerate career transitions in turbulent tech markets.

Tech Industry Veteran Navigates Unexpected Career Transition

A former Microsoft employee’s proactive approach to her unexpected job loss led to a new position at Meta within just two months, according to reports detailing her career transition strategy. Deborah Hendersen, a user researcher who spent 14 years with the technology giant, reportedly secured the new role without ever formally applying through traditional channels.

by Henry Blakemore
BlockchainStartups

Stripe-Backed Blockchain Venture Tempo Secures $500M in Major Funding Round Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks

Stripe-supported blockchain infrastructure company Tempo has reportedly secured $500 million in new funding, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investment round values the stablecoin-focused blockchain venture at approximately $5 billion and includes participation from prominent venture firms including Sequoia Capital and SV Angel.

Major Blockchain Funding Round

Blockchain infrastructure startup Tempo has reportedly raised $500 million in a funding round that values the company at approximately $5 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investment represents one of the largest blockchain venture rounds in recent years and signals growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency infrastructure.

by Henry Blakemore
BusinessStartups

DayOne Seeks $1 Billion Investment for Global Data Center Expansion Push

Data center operator DayOne is reportedly seeking to raise $1 billion in new funding to accelerate its global expansion strategy. The Series C round could value the former GDS International unit at $4-5 billion as it expands beyond APAC markets.

Major Funding Round for Data Center Expansion

APAC data center operator DayOne is reportedly seeking to raise approximately $1 billion in a new funding round to fuel its expansion beyond the Asia-Pacific region, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, which recently became an independent entity, is said to be tapping both new and existing investors for the Series C round.

by Henry Blakemore