Explore the latest in the startup world as Divvy Homes' $1 billion sale highlights the challenges in PropTech, while QDNL Participations launches a €60 million fund for quantum startups. Discover the vibrant Southeast startup scene with new innovations and leadership, and delve into the shocking fraud scandal involving an AI startup founder. This episode offers insights into the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, making it essential listening for investors and innovators a...
Explore the latest in the startup world as Divvy Homes' $1 billion sale highlights the challenges in PropTech, while QDNL Participations launches a €60 million fund for quantum startups. Discover the vibrant Southeast startup scene with new innovations and leadership, and delve into the shocking fraud scandal involving an AI startup founder. This episode offers insights into the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, making it essential listening for investors and innovators alike.
Sources:
https://www.pymnts.com/acquisitions/2025/divvy-homes-1-billion-dollar-sale-cautionary-tale-proptech-startups/
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/qndl-participations-launches-60-million-fund-for-early-stage-quantum-startups
https://hypepotamus.com/startup-news/friday-fund-day-jan-20-2025/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cyrusfarivar/2025/01/23/ai-startup-founder-allegedly-spent-millions-of-investors-money-on-house-car-and-wedding/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Divvy Homes’ $1 Billion Sale: A Cautionary Tale for PropTech Startups
(00:04:22) QNDL Participations launches €60 million fund for early stage quantum startups
(00:07:38) Friday "Fund" Day: What Southeast Startups Made News The Week of January 20 - 27, 2026
(00:10:43) AI Startup Founder Allegedly Spent Millions Of Investors’ Money On House, Car And Wedding
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