Core Insights - Rippling, an HR software startup, raised $450 million in Series G funding, achieving a valuation of $16.8 billion, focusing on global revenue growth over immediate profitability [1][4][5] Funding and Valuation - The funding round included participation from notable investors such as Y Combinator, Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, and Goldman Sachs Growth [2] - The new valuation of $16.8 billion marks an increase from the previous valuation of $13.5 billion in early 2024 [4] Employee Equity and IPO Plans - Rippling plans to repurchase up to $200 million of equity from current and former employees through a tender offer, which may become an annual event [2][3] - The CEO stated that the company does not have immediate plans for an IPO, emphasizing the need for profitability before considering going public [4][6] Business Performance and Strategy - Rippling has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and serves over 20,000 customers with a suite of more than 20 products [5] - The company is prioritizing growth over profitability, indicating a strategic choice to expand rapidly rather than slow down for immediate profit [6] Legal Challenges - Rippling is involved in ongoing legal disputes with competitor Deel, including allegations of corporate espionage, which have raised questions about competitive practices in the tech industry [7][8]

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European car sales rise modestly in February, Tesla reverses year-long skid | Reuters Skip to main content A view of new cars parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Companies BYD Co Ltd Follow Renault SA Follow Stellantis NV Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv Follow Show more companies March 24 (Reuters) - New car sales in Europe rose in February after falling in J ...

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Walt Disney Co (DIS 1.57%) has seemingly been in flux for the last decade.Over that period, the entertainment giant acquired Fox's entertainment assets, launched Disney+, managed through the pandemic, replaced its CEO, brought back Bob Iger, and now Iger has officially retired, replaced by new CEO Josh D'Amaro.During that time, Disney has retained its primacy in family entertainment and built an impressive streaming business, but the stock has gone nowhere, as it is basically flat over the last decade, whil ...