Insurance Brokerage Company, Trucordia, Launches $1.9B Syndicated Loan to Replay Private Credit Debt

Trucordia, the insurance brokerage based out of Lindon, Utah has made a bold move - the launch of an enormous $1.9 billion first-lien term loan. This financial manoeuvre is aimed at repaying the company’s debt and will go towards various corporate purposes.

A compelling fact about Trucordia’s plan includes a seven-year term loan, discussed at S+325-350, with a zero percent floor and an original issue discount (OID) of 99.5. This implies that the yield upon maturity could be in the range of 7.88%-8.15%. Other key features of this arrangement include two margin step-downs of 25 bps each at 0.5x and 1x. There may be an additional step-down of 25 basis points upon an IPO. Lenders are being offered the sweetener of six months of soft call protection.

12-06-2025

An Ode to TechCrunch: Navigating the Spectacular and Volatile Waters of Innovation for 20 Years

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In an Eye-Catching Move, KKR and Stonepeak-led Consortium Set to Scoop Up UK’s Assura for a Cool $2.3 billion, Reflecting Resilient Appetite for Government-backed Revenue Models

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Exploring the Lesser-known Yet Powerful Features of Apple's Refreshed iOS 26 Update

A new update from Apple is stump full of small but significant changes that redefine the user experience. This article delves into these hidden features of iOS 26.
11-06-2025

European AI Powerhouse Mistral Raises the AI Reasoning Bar with the Introduction of Magistral

In an ever-competitive field of AI reasoning, European stronghold, Mistral, takes bold leap with the launch of Magistral, their new language model family.
11-06-2025

There’s a New Sheriff in the Realm of Real-Time Interactivity: PubNub Breaks Ground with AI-Integrated Platform

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Venturing into Europe's Verve: Sifted Unleashes Thriving Start-ups via 2025 Leaderboard

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Expectations Rise for Apple's Game-Changing Announcements at WWDC 2025: Unfolding the Future of Technology

It's that time of the year again - Apple's much awaited, high-stakes developer conference, WWDC 2025, poised to reshape the landscape of innovation.
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The Death of a Pioneer: Apple's Seminal Engineer Bill Atkinson Leaves a Lasting Tech Legacy

The tech world mourns the loss of innovator Bill Atkinson, an extraordinary engineer whose contributions to Apple remain unparalleled.
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Cracking Code Politics: Trump Revamps Cybersecurity Regulations Defined by Obama, Biden

In a new executive order, former President Donald Trump has redefined and amended cybersecurity norms enforced by Obama and Biden, eliciting complex reactions.
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Anthropic's Bold Move: Why Did It Shut Off Windsurf Amid Rumors of a Competitor's Takeover?

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Unraveling the Capital Infusions Propelling the Rise of Consumer Fintech

Discover the venture capital deals aiding credit and banking startups, leading the charge in the consumer fintech space.
07-06-2025

Mysteries Abound as Indian Grocery Platform KiranaPro Grapples with Vexing Data Breach

The recent data loss at Indian grocery delivery startup, KiranaPro, is as gnarled as tangled wires, casting shadows of external hacks and internal missteps.
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Investment in Women’s Sports Surges with Jaw-Dropping WNBA Season: A Major Win or Just a Flash in the Pan?

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Unconvinced VCs See EU's New Startup Strategy as 'Nothing Burger'

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Beyond PayPal and Skype: Inside Europe’s Surging VC Mafias and their Offspring Firms

Paying homage to the tech 'mafias' like PayPal and Skype, Europe's VC terrain itself is becoming a cradle for emerging investment mafias.
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Venture Capitalists Find Silver Linings Amidst Grim Fundraising Forecast at the SuperVenture Conference

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AI Research Entity EleutherAI Releases Groundbreaking Collection of Licensed and Open-Domain Text to Train AI Models

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Tales of the Conflicting Intern Economy in the Startup World: From Unpaid Labor to Potential $200 per Hour

From unpaid labour to sizable hourly wages, the startup ecosystem presents an intricate panorama of intern compensation.
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Circle's Landmark IPO Soars, Showcasing High Demand for Stablecoin Integrations

Crypto startup Circle has made its mark on Wall Street with a stunning initial public offering (IPO), sparking optimism for the future of the cryptocurrency industry.
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Venture Giant Sequoia Capital Reigns Supreme in the Ever-Evolving Landscape of Generative AI Investment

In the fierce and risky arena of venture capital, one sturdy participant continues to lead the pack in generative AI investments – Sequoia Capital.
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Superstars of Investing Stand Firm: The U.S. Economy Holds the Greatest Opportunity Despite Tariff Woes

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Sequoia's George Robson Charts Future: Young Entrepreneurs, AI Influence, Fintech Shift and Defense Investments

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MeMed's Groundbreaking Host-Response Diagnostic Hits Milestone with Over 100,000 Patient Tests Successfully Conducted

Medical start-up MeMed achieves a major milestone with its host-response diagnostic, reporting a staggering 100,000 successful tests.
06-06-2025

Neuberger Berman Shatters Fundraising Goals with $4 Billion Close for Secondaries Fund

Investment titan Neuberger Berman has massively exceeded its original fundraising target, closing its second GP-led secondary fund at a whopping $4 billion.
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Swimming in Success: Anduril Bags Unprecedented $2.5B Funding, Doubling its Valuation to $30.5B

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Confronting the Enigma of AI Memorization - How Much Can Advanced Language Models Remember?

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Solidroad's AI promises to revamp customer service by coaching human reps, not replacing them, scoring $6.5M in seed funding

Emerging AI start-up, Solidroad, has landed a confident $6.5 million seed funding to expand its innovative customer service programs.
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Unveiling the Power Players: Profiling Stockholm's Leading Investors Pushing Innovation in 2025

Stockholm is buzzing with investment activity, demonstrating a massive leap of faith in its burgeoning tech sector.
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Expanding its Global Footprint, A16z Unleashes Scout Network to Foster European Investments

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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Redefines AI’s Impact: More Jobs, Not Less

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Biotech Investment Witness Dramatic Slide as VC Funds Shift Focus Towards AI

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Amidst Federal Funding Cuts, Venture Capital must now Bolster US Science Startups - says Lux Capital Co-Founder

Critiquing Venture Capital's (VC) insufficient response to federal funding cuts, Lux Capital Co-founder, Peter Hébert, calls for increased commitment to supporting American scientists and their startup ventures.
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A New Era of Urban Mobility: Uber Redesigns App for Senior Citizens with Simplified Interface

In a groundbreaking move advocating for inclusivity, Uber unveils new Senior Accounts, providing elderly users with a simpler, user-friendly app interface.
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Addressing the real-world complexities for AI models is not easy, but RewardBench 2 is changing the game.
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Discover the Unstoppable Force Behind Europe's Most Valuable Startup: Meet Ilya Kondrashov of QuantumLight VC

Discover Ilya Kondrashov, the force behind QuantumLight, an innovative venture capital fund led by artificial intelligence and his relentless drive towards redefining investment paradigms.
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In an Ongoing Legal Saga, HR Technology Startup Deel Claims its Rival Rippling Engaged in Corporate Espionage

The HR tech world is embroiled in a thriller as one Start-Up, Deel, files an intriguing complaint against its major competitor, Rippling.
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Innovative Australian Energy Firm Amber's Remarkable Growth: Secures $29.6M for Expanding European Footprint

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The €1bn NATO Innovation Fund Faces Third Partner Departure in a Single Year

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Squaring Up with Tech Giants: Speedata’s $44M Victory in the Race to Accelerate Big Data Processing and AI Workloads

In a significant technological leap, Speedata, a Tel Aviv-based startup, has successfully secured a massive $44 million Series B funding round.
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Sasha Trower, Proponent of Consumer Tech and Early Runna Backer, Raises a Staggering £11.5M in Solo GP Fund

Sasha Trower, the prominent early supporter of Runna, puts her faith in consumer tech by raising a whopping £11.5 million solo GP fund.
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Vilnius-based Iron Wolf Capital Charges Ahead with €100m Second Fund, Joining Leading European Venture Capital Funds

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How Incentive-Based Legislation Has Reshaped Tech Investments in Europe

Legislation, often cast as a drag on innovation, can sometimes be a catalyst, reshaping sectors like tech investment in Europe.
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Thousands of Netflix Aficionados Unite at Tudum Event, Exciting Releases Promised

At the most recent Tudum extravaganza, Netflix delivered riveting news on a string of eagerly anticipated shows.
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Deciphering the Road to AI: The Rise and Stumbles of Dynamic OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

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01-06-2025

The Claude 4 Fiasco: A Provocative Glimpse into the Unchartered Territories of Agentic AI Era

The fallout from Claude 4's unexpected whistle-blowing behavior underscores the need to redefine our approach to deploying powerful AI models.
01-06-2025

Bluesky Gains Popularity Among Left-Leaning Influencers without Alienating X: Latest Pew Research Analysis

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01-06-2025

Bringing the Power of AI to Your Pocket: Google Releases an App for Unleashing Local AI Models on Mobile Devices

In an effort to democratize access to AI tools, Google has unveiled a new app, dubbed Google AI Edge Gallery, which allows users to download and run AI models on their mobile devices.
31-05-2025

France Battles Economic Slumps and Political Uncertainty: The Dark Times for Dealmakers

The French private equity market has taken a hit, ushering in the slowest quarter in over a year due to escalating economic uncertainty and political discord.
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The Tech 'Space Race': How AI Innovation Could Dictate Future World Leaders

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