On today's episode, Astera Labs is going public after pricing above-range, and Microsoft scoops up Inflection AI talent. We'll also dig into mega rounds from TigerEye and Pocket FM, as well as why one pension fund’s move to lower its venture allocation isn’t as worrying as it might sound.
Today we have a grip of startup stories, and a venture capital item that isn’t as bad of news as it seems at first blush. Here’s the rundown:
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