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In another challenging year for startups, higher valuations and revenue give reason for hope


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On track: French health insurance startup Alan revealed that it generated approximately$525 million in revenue in 2024 and confirmed its goal to reach profitability by 2026. Firefighters: In the aftermath of Southern California’s recent devastating fires, TechCrunch’s Tim De Chant rounded up startups that help measure and mitigate wildfire risk. Bigger target: Regulatory filing revealed that 8VC, the Austin-based VC firm led by Palantir founder Joe Lonsdale, is hoping to raise around $1 billion for its sixth fund.

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