OnlyFans Could Sell a Majority Stake for $5.5 Billion
OnlyFans is reportedly in exclusive talks to sell a majority stake to investment firm Architect Capital. The deal would value the adult content platform at around $5.5 billion, including debt.
Category: Startups
Want to Innovate in 2026? Start by Questioning Everything
As we head into 2026, Inc argues that real innovation for small businesses isn’t about shiny new tools, but a fundamental mindset shift. It involves disciplined testing and investing in your team’s growth. They also highlight a national competition with a $35,000 prize pool.
At 80, He’s Still Working to Pay $12k a Month in Family Care Costs
An 80-year-old operations analyst in Florida is postponing retirement indefinitely. His reason? The staggering cost of memory and assisted living care for his sister and ex-wife, which already totals about $12,000 a month and could climb higher.
Elon Musk is reportedly merging SpaceX and xAI
Elon Musk is reportedly in talks to merge his rocket company, SpaceX, with his AI startup, xAI. This would combine technologies like Starlink satellites and the Grok chatbot into a single corporate entity ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO this year.
Amazon, Chanel Join Saks’ Bankruptcy Committee. It’s a Power Move.
In a major power shift, Amazon and top luxury brands have been appointed to the official committee representing Saks’ creditors in its bankruptcy. This gives them a direct, influential voice in the retailer’s $3.4 billion restructuring, where they are owed hundreds of millions.
A CRISPR Startup Bets on an “Umbrella” to Fix Broken Regulations
A new CRISPR startup, Aurora Therapeutics, is betting that regulators will create a new pathway for personalized gene-editing drugs. Their plan is to get a single treatment approved that can be tweaked for different mutations without new trials.
Eric Schmidt is building a private space telescope bigger than Hubble
A new private space telescope project, funded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, aims to surpass Hubble in size. The Lazuli observatory is part of a larger open-science system and could launch before 2030.
Solana Mobile’s New Token Aims to Govern Its Crypto Phone Ecosystem
Solana Mobile is launching a new token, SKR, to support its open mobile platform centered on the Seeker smartphone. The fixed supply of 10 billion tokens will be used for staking and governance, managed by a group called Guardians starting in 2026.
Roku’s $3 Howdy service is going everywhere, CEO says
Roku plans to take its budget-friendly, ad-free Howdy streaming service to other platforms. Launched last August for $2.99 a month, it targets a market gap left by pricier competitors. The CEO says they want to distribute it “everywhere.”
Anthropic’s $10B Deal Shows AI Funding Frenzy Isn’t Slowing Down
The AI startup Anthropic has signed a term sheet for a $10 billion funding round, according to CNBC. The deal would value the company at a staggering $350 billion, signaling continued massive investor appetite for generative AI leaders.