From Extra Crunch
- I wrote a comprehensive look at the new norms around Form D filings, which are filed with the SEC after a venture round closes. Those who’ve read this newsletter for a while know that I’ve been researching this topic for some months now. This is the sort of story that I love: a technical issue, but one with freakishly large consequences for founders and frankly for society in general. Do have a read if you have no idea what a Form D is or why it is important.
- John Eden has a look at how software and regulations are opening up the shipping and logistics space for startups and greater competition.
- The first part of the Niantic EC-1 drops later today – do take a look at the Extra Crunch stream a few hours from now to catch it all early.
Wide Angle
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Stories from outside the 280/101 corridor
- TechCrunch’s Jon Russell has the scoop that Southeast Asia ride-hailing giant Grab may spin out its financial services unit to Ant Financial and PayPal.
- Worries about Huawei’s international influence are now also hitting Tencent.
- PUBG is so popular with its users in India that the game now sends notifications asking players to “self-regulate” their health.
- Huge deep dive by Bloomberg on Meituan, and how its cheap delivery systems are reshaping entire cities and people’s approach to food.
Thanks
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