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TNB Tech Minute: Bezos’ Blue Origin Seeks $10 Billion in Funding Round

Jul 8, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Blue Origin is raising $10 billion in its first outside funding round to compete with SpaceX. Meanwhile, AI Financial, backed by the Trump family’s crypto firm, is in talks to sell its core business for up to $15 million. Global M&A activity hit a record $3 trillion in the first half of the year, driven largely by AI deals, though high interest rates may slow momentum later.

Topics discussed

TNB Tech Minute introduction Blue Origin raises $10B to compete with SpaceX Trump-backed AI Financial in talks to sell business Global M&A surge driven by AI deals
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