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Video Conferencing Firm Zoom Prices IPO Above Range Reaching $9B Valuation

Zoom prices its initial public offering above expectations at $36 per share, giving the profitable video conferencing company a $9 billion market cap. The strong demand highlights investor appetite for a rare tech unicorn that boasts rapid revenue growth and shrinking losses.

Video Conferencing Firm Zoom Targets April IPO After Confidential SEC Filing

Zoom plans to file its public S-1 by late March and potentially debut on the stock market as soon as April. The highly valued company looks to build on its rapid growth and top-rated CEO reputation.

Aurora Secures $530M as Amazon Joins Autonomous Driving Push

Self-driving startup Aurora raises a massive $530 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital, with notable strategic investments from T. Rowe Price and Amazon.

Confluent Raises $125M, Reaches $2.5B Valuation With Streaming Data Platform

Open-source streaming data company Confluent secures a $125 million Series D round, pushing its valuation to $2.5 billion. The funding highlights the growing enterprise demand for real-time data processing built on Apache Kafka.

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Self-Driving Startup Aurora Reaches $2B Valuation in Massive Funding Round

Aurora Innovation is raising over $500 million at a $2 billion valuation, propelled by a star-studded team and major automaker partnerships. The funding highlights a record-breaking year for autonomous vehicle investments.