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Blue Origin may need external funding to hit ambitious launch targets

Blue Origin Weighs Outside Capital as Launch Ambitions Grow

Blue Origin is reportedly considering external fundraising for the first time as it tries to raise launch cadence, expand infrastructure and compete more aggressively in the commercial space market.

Key Takeaways

Blue Origin may seek external funding for the first time to support a higher launch cadence.
CEO Dave Limp reportedly told employees that scaling further would take more capital than one investor can provide.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via arstechnica.com

DeepSeek Reportedly Seeks Outside Capital in Strategic Shift From Independence

DeepSeek is reportedly seeking at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion or more, a notable change for an AI startup that had previously rejected external backing.

Key Takeaways

DeepSeek is reportedly seeking at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion or more.
The startup had previously relied entirely on owner High-Flyer Capital Management.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via the-decoder.com

Cursor Said to Pursue Funding Round That Could Value AI Coding Startup at $50 Billion

Cursor is reportedly in talks to raise at least $2 billion in new capital at a $50 billion valuation, a sign of how quickly the market for AI coding tools is scaling as enterprise demand accelerates.

Key Takeaways

TechCrunch reported Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion.
The proposed deal would value the company at $50 billion before the new capital injection.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via techcrunch.com