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Telegram CEO arrested in France and Mars to acquire Kellanova 🤝

Telegram CEO arrested in France and Mars to acquire Kellanova 🤝

The Venture
August 26, 2024

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov reportedly arrested in France | TechCrunch

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening while leaving his private jet at France’s Bourget airport,

techcrunch.com/2024/08/25/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-reportedly-arrested-in-france

Exclusive: Marc Andreessen’s family plans to build a ‘visionary’ subdivision near the proposed California Forever utopia city

Marc Andreessen's family is planning to build a large housing development near the proposed California Forever city.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/23/marc-andreessens-family-plans-to-build-a-visionary-subdivision-near-the-proposed-california-forever-utopia-city

Mars to Acquire Kellanova | Mars

Mars is expanding its snacking business with the agreement to acquire Kellanova, a leading global snacking company home to beloved brands like Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Rice Krispies Treats®, NutriGrain® and RXBAR®.

www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-acquisition-august-2024

AI valuations are starting to decline, says venture capitalist Bradley Tusk

Bradley Tusk, Tusk Venture Partners, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the week ahead for tech earnings.

www.cnbc.com/video/2024/08/23/ai-valuations-are-starting-to-decline-says-venture-capitalist-bradley-tusk.html

EXCLUSIVE: TPG nears $150M funding in India's Eruditus at $2.3B valuation

Eruditus, an Indian edtech startup, is in advanced stages of talks to secure about $150 million in new funding, two sources familiar with the matter told Eruditus, an Indian edtech firm, is in advanced stages of talks to secure about $150 million in fresh funding, sources say.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/24/tpg-nears-150m-funding-in-indias-eruditus-at-2-3b-valuation

Apple reportedly announcing iPhone 16 lineup and more on Sept. 10 | TechCrunch

Apple will be unveiling new products on September 10, with the announced phones going on sale on September 20, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark

techcrunch.com/2024/08/24/apple-reportedly-announcing-iphone-16-lineup-and-more-on-sept-10