Venture Capital
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Channel Venture Capital (@venture) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 2 571 851 subscribers, ranking 8 in the Economy & Finance category and 6 in the USA region.
📊 Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on невідомо, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 2 571 851 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 16 July, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by -157 244 over the last 30 days and by -3 617 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Verified (Officially confirmed by Telegram)
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 0.15%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 0.06% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 3 914 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 1 564 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 766.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as openai, claude, nvidia, revenue, pentagon.
📝 Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
“The official channel of V3V Ventures. We share updates on our investments, portfolio companies, and fund activities.
Buy Ads: @strategy (this is our only account).”
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 17 July, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the Economy & Finance category.
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| 2 | 🎤 Trump's teleprompter operator allegedly bet on his speeches
According to ABC News, the operator who has managed Donald Trump's teleprompter since 2016 allegedly placed more than $100,000 in bets on Kalshi's prediction markets using advance knowledge of presidential speeches.
Investigators say Gabriel Perez traded contracts tied to specific words and phrases that Trump would mention during events, including the State of the Union, a Davos speech, and a Medal of Honor ceremony.
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The activity was reportedly flagged by Kalshi, which referred the case to regulators. Perez is now in settlement talks with the CFTC, while remaining in his position.
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The case highlights a new challenge for prediction markets: access to non-public information can become an edge just as valuable as insider information in financial markets.
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| 3 | 📣JD Vance says America needs fewer office workers and more skilled trades
U.S. Vice President JD Vance argues that too many people pursue 4-year degrees only to end up in what he called "fake jobs" that create little real value. He believes the U.S. should place greater emphasis on skilled trades instead.
Speaking with Mike Rowe, Vance said careers like plumbing, construction, and manufacturing deserve the same respect as traditional white-collar professions. He also noted that many office jobs became harder to justify during the pandemic.
The debate comes as demand for trade careers continues to rise. Rowe said applications for his skilled trades scholarship program increased 10x over the past year, yet only 2 workers replace every 5 who retire. At the same time, college graduates still earn about 60% more than high school graduates on average.
The discussion is shifting from whether college matters to which skills the economy will value most over the next decade.
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| 4 | 💳 PayPal shareholders push back against Stripe takeover terms
PayPal ($PYPL) shareholders are increasingly criticizing the proposed deal with Stripe, arguing the offer significantly undervalues the company. The probability of a transaction has reportedly risen to 74%.
The proposed valuation of around 10x forward earnings is too low, especially considering that key assets such as Venmo and Braintree would become part of the deal.
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If completed, it would be one of the biggest payments acquisitions in years and reshape the competitive landscape of digital payments.
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| 5 | The mistake most investors make, according to Warren Buffett
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| 6 | ⚡️ Lucid crashes on bankruptcy rumors, then denies the reports
Lucid ($LCID) plunged as much as 49% after reports claimed the EV maker was considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy or a move to go private. Trading was briefly halted as the stock hit a 52-week low, leaving it down nearly 80% over the past year.
The reports cited restructuring adviser AlixPartners, which was reportedly reviewing strategic options. They followed a difficult period for Lucid, including 1,500 layoffs, multiple executive departures, negative gross margins, and an $800 million draw from a Saudi-backed loan facility.
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Hours later, Lucid denied the reports, saying it has sufficient liquidity, no special board committee has been formed, and AlixPartners has not recommended Chapter 11.
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| 7 | ❕ Just 4% of U.S. stocks created almost all market wealth
A study of 29,754 U.S. stocks listed between 1926 and 2025 found that the market created $90.96 trillion in shareholder wealth. Almost all of it came from just 1,082 companies, while the remaining 96% created virtually none.
The typical stock actually lost 6.87%, 59% of companies destroyed shareholder value, and only 41% outperformed Treasury bills.
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The biggest wealth creators were:
🖱Apple ($5.02T)
🖱Nvidia ($4.58T)
🖱Microsoft ($4.03T)
🖱Alphabet ($3.57T)
🖱Amazon ($2.27T)
Apple and Nvidia alone generated 10.6% of all shareholder wealth created since 1926.
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Market concentration is also increasing. In 2016, it took 89 companies to account for half of all market wealth. Today, it takes just 46.
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The biggest winners have always driven long-term market returns. The difference today is how concentrated those winners have become.
✔️ @venture | 2 221 |
| 8 | 🐕 Analyst compares SpaceX to Dogecoin as shares keep falling
Mark Yusko, CEO of Morgan Creek Capital, says SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation is disconnected from reality, comparing the company to Dogecoin because of its concentrated ownership and investor enthusiasm.
Yusko argues that SpaceX, along with OpenAI and Anthropic, is trading at valuations that cannot be justified by future earnings. He also expects the stock to come under more pressure as lock-up restrictions expire and early investors gain the ability to sell.
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SpaceX shares have fallen more than 12% over the past week and nearly 28% over the past month after a strong IPO debut.
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Despite the criticism, Wall Street remains largely positive. 22 of 28 analysts still rate the stock as a Buy, while only one currently recommends Sell.
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| 9 | 🤖 10 public companies to watch in robotics
Robotics is becoming one of the fastest-growing AI markets. While most attention goes to humanoid robots, the biggest opportunities are spread across sensors, chips, automation, and industrial infrastructure.
🖱 $TER - Tests AI chips and owns Universal Robots, one of the world's leading collaborative robot makers.
🖱 $NOVT - Builds precision photonics and motion-control systems used in surgical and industrial robots.
🖱 $OUST - Develops lidar sensors that help robots and autonomous machines map the physical world.
🖱 $HIMX - Supplies vision and display chips that process images and sensor data for robots.
🖱 $AMBQ - Designs low-power AI chips for robots and edge devices.
🖱 $ON - Expanding its robotics stack through the acquisition of Siyna, adding sensing, connectivity, and edge AI.
🖱 $SYM - Warehouse automation company combining robotics with software for fulfillment centers.
🖱 $VPG - Makes force and pressure sensors that help robots interact with the real world.
🖱 $TSLA - Long-term humanoid robotics play through Optimus, combining AI, hardware, and manufacturing.
🖱 $CCXI - Gives investors exposure to Agility Robotics, the company behind the Digit warehouse robot.
The robotics market extends far beyond humanoids. The biggest winners could be the companies supplying the hardware and infrastructure every robot depends on.
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| 10 | 🏘 San Francisco homes are being sold for OpenAI shares
Some home sellers in San Francisco are accepting OpenAI and Anthropic shares instead of cash, even though neither company is publicly traded.
One $2.995 million home attracted an offer from an OpenAI employee for more than $1 million above the asking price, while another seller offered a $500,000 discount if the buyer paid in Anthropic stock.
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The rush is driven by expectations that future IPOs could create more than 16,000 millionaires in the Bay Area. This year, 144 homes sold for at least $1 million over asking, compared with just 8 during the first half of 2025. Homes priced above $10 million have doubled, while inventory has fallen to fewer than 600 listings.
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Private company shares are increasingly being treated like cash, even before the market has determined what they're actually worth.
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| 11 | 💼 Investing isn't just about picking the right stocks
One of the biggest mistakes investors make is keeping the same portfolio for decades. Your financial goals, income, and ability to recover from market downturns all change over time, and your asset allocation should change with them.
In your 20s and 30s, time is your biggest advantage, so many investors focus more on growth. As retirement gets closer, preserving capital and reducing volatility often become just as important as maximizing returns.
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There is no perfect portfolio for every age or every investor. Risk tolerance, income, and financial goals matter as much as your birth year.
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The best portfolio is one that matches both your timeline and your ability to stay invested when markets become volatile.
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| 12 | Owning a home in America is becoming impossible.
The hourly wage needed to buy a house has gone from $1.41 in 1960 to $55.51 in 2026.
🖱1960: $1.41
🖱1970: $3.42
🖱1980: $14.04
🖱1990: $20.93
🖱2000: $24.53
🖱2010: $24.56
🖱2020: $31.30
🖱2026: $55.51
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| 13 | $5,000 investments now worth more than $1 million:
🖱AMD: 11 years ago
🖱Nvidia: 11 years ago
🖱Tesla: 15 years ago
🖱Netflix: 19 years ago
🖱Apple: 21 years ago
🖱Monster Beverage: 22 years ago
🖱Amazon: 24 years ago
🖱O'Reilly Auto: 29 years ago
🖱Starbucks: 34 years ago
🖱Qualcomm: 34 years ago
🖱Oracle: 34 years ago
🖱Microsoft: 35 years ago
🖱Cisco: 35 years ago
🖱Costco: 37 years ago
🖱Nike: 41 years ago
🖱Walmart: 42 years ago
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| 14 | 🛍 Bill Gates' daughter's app is accused of taking credit for other people's sales
Phia, the shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates, allegedly inserted its own affiliate tracking code during checkout, allowing it to collect commissions even when it didn't bring the customer.
A Bloomberg investigation found the behavior across more than 50 retailers, including Walmart, Nike, and Zara. Impact.com has suspended Phia's account and is reviewing past transactions.
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Phia says it was a software bug that was fixed within a day after being reported.
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The case closely mirrors the allegations that PayPal's Honey faced last year.
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| 15 | 💼 Why the monthly jobs report doesn't tell the full story
The monthly U.S. jobs report often moves markets within minutes. But the headline number doesn't always reflect the true health of the labor market.
A payroll "job" can be a full-time position, part-time work, or a temporary contract. The report counts jobs, not the quality, stability, or income they provide.
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That means strong job growth doesn't necessarily mean workers are better off. More people may be taking multiple jobs, switching employers frequently, or relying on temporary work instead of permanent employment.
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For investors, the takeaway is simple: the headline payroll figure is important, but understanding what kind of jobs are being created matters just as much.
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| 16 | ❕ Big Tech Drives Record $182 Billion Bond Issuance in 2026
Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, Meta, Oracle, and SpaceX have issued a record $182 billion in investment-grade bonds this year, a 1,300% jump from $13 billion last year.
These six firms now account for nearly 15% of total US corporate bond issuance year-to-date and over 50% of this year's market growth.
A record 7 bond deals of $25 billion+ have occurred, matching the total from 2019 to last year. Six are from these Big Tech firms, one from Salesforce.
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| 17 | 🇨🇳 China is reopening the door to Nvidia, but on its own terms
China is reportedly preparing to let more leading AI companies buy a limited number of Nvidia H200 chips, expanding a controlled reopening that began earlier this year.
The strategy is clear: use Nvidia's chips for frontier AI training while accelerating adoption of domestic processors like Huawei's Ascend for inference workloads.
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After U.S. export restrictions blocked Nvidia's most advanced chips, the company launched the export-compliant H20, which generated $4.6 billion in quarterly sales before facing tighter restrictions. Nvidia later took a $4.5 billion inventory charge and warned of an $8 billion revenue hit after losing access to much of China's AI market.
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Earlier this year, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent were approved to purchase more than 400,000 H200 chips, but only alongside domestic alternatives.
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The long-term trend remains unchanged. China is using every reopening to secure the AI chips it still needs while investing billions to reduce its dependence on U.S. technology.
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| 18 | Here we go again.
Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over and markets may now have another reason to de-risk.
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| 19 | 📈 AI Mentions Surge in Global Earnings Calls
Mentions of AI disruptions during H1 2026 earnings calls reached a record ~780, a 310% increase from ~190 in H2 2025.
In just the first half of the year, AI was referenced more than in the previous three years combined.
Additionally, 337 executives at S&P 500 firms mentioned AI during Q1 2026 earnings calls, more than double the five-year average of 164 and over triple the ten-year average of 103.
AI is reshaping corporate strategy and financial markets.
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| 20 | 🇨🇳 China Limits Foreign Access to AI Models
China's Ministry of Commerce plans to restrict foreigners from accessing the country's frontier AI models. Officials have already met with Alibaba, ByteDance, and to discuss these measures, which will apply even to models with open weights.
The new rules also aim to limit foreign investments in AI and treat the disclosure of patented AI technologies as a national security crime.
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