This newsletter covers several important stories including scrutiny over Future Planet Capital, a London-based VC firm, due to its management of significant UK public funds without competitive bidding, raising concerns about governance. In another story, Lithuania Tech Weekly discusses the robust tech landscape in the Baltics, focusing on defense tech, Tesonet’s foundation, and funding opportunities for startups. Lastly, we address the trade tensions following Trump's tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, prompting backlash from Canadian PM Trudeau and Mexican President Sheinbaum.

In this episode, we delve into Flo's impressive journey as it becomes Europe's first femtech unicorn after raising $200 million, exploring its plans for growth through acquisitions. We also discuss Berkshire Hathaway's historical $27 billion tax bill, as Warren Buffett shares his views on corporate taxes in contrast to Trump's proposals. Lastly, we cover TSMC's $100 billion investment in new chip plants amid rising trade tensions with Canada and Mexico.

In this episode, we delve into Matt Mullenweg's insights on open source software and the future of AI as he discusses his experiences with WordPress and Automattic, touching on key challenges and the vision of building a community. Additionally, we review the volatile landscape of the crypto market, highlighting potential buying opportunities from the Milk Road newsletter. Lastly, we analyze the impact of the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting on U.S.-Ukraine relations, alongside European support pledges to bolster Ukraine's defense amidst changing U.S. policies.

In today's newsletter, we discuss the launch of Biograph, a cutting-edge longevity clinic co-founded by Dr. Peter Attia, which uses advanced health diagnostics to optimize lifespan through a membership model. We also cover the resilience of Hyperliquid's $HYPE token, which showcases its potential as a robust investment despite market fluctuations. Lastly, tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations are examined following President Trump's recent remarks toward President Zelenskyy, affecting international partnerships and NATO discussions.

In today's episode, we discuss the surge of venture capital investment in AI agent startups, with over €600m poured into the sector early in 2025, highlighting unmet market needs and tech developments in Vilnius. We also explore OpenAI's release of GPT-4.5, which showcases high emotional intelligence but struggles with reasoning due to GPU shortages. Lastly, we delve into a high-stakes confrontation between Trump and Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, which has stirred tensions regarding U.S.-Ukraine relations.

In today's newsletter, we delve into significant developments in the business world including Bpifrance's financial risk due to the collapse of insect protein startup Ÿnsect, coupled with a discussion on the mental health struggles of startup founders and the growth of Swedish AI startup Lovable. Additionally, we cover Nvidia's remarkable revenue surge linked to the AI chip boom, Instagram's potential spinoff of Reels, and a new AI startup launch by a Stanford professor. Finally, we report on Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, addressing concerns over their economic impact and potential negotiations by affected countries.

This episode covers significant developments in the tech and geopolitical landscape. We discuss Lovable, a Stockholm-based AI startup securing funding from Creandum to enhance its no-code website and app creation tools, reflecting the rise of agentic AI in Europe. We also delve into the controversy surrounding Y Combinator's Optifye.ai demo, which sparked significant backlash for its implications in monitoring workers. Finally, we highlight the finalization of a minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, which may influence NATO's security dynamics amid ongoing tensions.

In this newsletter, we cover a significant acquisition as Prosus is set to acquire Just Eat Takeaway for €4.1 billion, indicating major changes in the food delivery sector. We also delve into the evolving landscape of venture capital, where there's a new necessity for building goodwill among investors, especially for securing deals at the Series A stage. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, a response to concerns regarding US international policies and European security efforts led by Macron.

In today's newsletter, we delve into the ongoing effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the tech industry, highlighting how Ukrainian startups are navigating wartime challenges and the shifts within Europe's defense tech sector. We also discuss the soaring gold prices driven by inflation and trade tensions, which have prompted banks to transport gold to the U.S. Finally, we cover Apple's monumental $500 billion investment aimed at creating 20,000 jobs, focusing on AI development and manufacturing in the U.S.

In this episode, we delve into significant insights from Bob Moesta's latest book "Job Moves," which emphasizes the value of personal experiences in career transitions. We also discuss Jonathan Ross, CEO of Groq, who provides a glimpse into the future of AI and data centers, addressing inefficiencies and market challenges. Finally, we explore the recent shift in German elections towards the right, highlighting the CDU's victory and its implications for coalitional politics in Germany.