Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms For the most sought-after founders, the prestige of a top-tier accelerator is increasingly weighed against giving up a significant ownership stake in their company.  Ali Partovi, the veteran investor and CEO of venture firm Neo, wants to offer the mentorship and community of one of the most elite accelerator...

More U.S. investors sue South Korean government over handling of Coupang data breach Coupang’s massive data breach in South Korea has now become a geopolitical flashpoint as a growing number of the company’s U.S. investors take legal action against the South Korean government. What began as a regulatory investigation into data security failures has expanded into a broader dispute over alleged...

U.S., Iran to hold nuclear program talks. And, Dems unveil new list of DHS demands US-Iran Talks Begin, Dems List Of DHS Demands, Search For Nancy Guthrie Continues Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start...

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Mariah Carey, coffee makers and other highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony The women escorting each country's athletes during the Parade of Nations wore floor-length puffy coats and oversized sunglasses, in the dark of night....