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Immigration Restrictions Fuel Surge in U.S. M&A Activity

U.S. mergers and acquisitions are surging in 2025, with Q3 bank deals hitting a four-year high and Goldman Sachs reporting a 42% jump in investment banking revenue. Beyond market confidence, tightening immigration policies are pushing companies to acquire smaller firms to secure skilled talent they can no longer hire…
Oct 14, 2025 0 3 min read
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From the U.S. to Uzbekistan: How Truss Powers Tech Outsourcing

In the early 2000s, serial entrepreneur Eric Hoopman discovered Uzbekistan while seeking help with a new venture. Today, the developers he met are building Truss, a platform connecting U.S. entrepreneurs with Uzbek tech talent.
Jun 6, 2025 0 5 min read
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First-Gen Founders Limor and Panda Work to Decarbonize Their Heritage…

Nirvana Carbon, a startup launched by Princeton students Emma Limor and Sunrit Panda, helps communities in India and Kazakhstan combat environmental damage.
May 20, 2025 0 5 min read
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International biotech startups set sights on U.S. for funding boost

The mood in biotech is grim as funding for early-stage startups is drying up. Why are European and Asian founders betting on U.S. investors?
Mar 11, 2025 0 4 min read