NASA’s mission to Mars is set to cost $11 billion and take a significant amount of time. To gather more input, NASA is welcoming startups to join the mission, presenting an extraordinary opportunity for innovation.
The latest episode of Equity focuses on startup news, including Two Chairs’ Series C funding, Quilt’s fundraising efforts, and updates on various IPOs. The anticipation is high for upcoming IPOs following the success of Ibotta and Rubrik.
The episode also covers recent venture capital news, such as Bay Bridge Ventures raising a $200 million climate fund and a former SpaceX employee launching a new VC firm. Additionally, a16z’s staggering $7.2 billion fund announcement is discussed, highlighting their continued success in fundraising despite the venture slowdown.
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