There is a number that has come to define ambition in the startup world: one billion dollars. The threshold that separates a promising company from a unicorn — a privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more. The term was coined in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, who at the time identified just […]
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The FDA doesn’t always say no with a single word — sometimes it sends a letter. But for Watertown-based Disc Medicine, the Complete Response Letter it received this month for its lead drug bitopertin had the same effect: a hard stop that forced the company to rethink its near-term future, and to part ways with
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There is a stretch of Cambridge, Massachusetts — barely a square mile in size — that has quietly become the most consequential piece of real estate in global science. On any given morning, the Red Line deposits researchers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and executives from companies like Moderna, Biogen, Google, and Takeda onto the same sidewalks.
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In Boston’s business landscape, few stories illustrate the transition from the “old economy” to the Big Data era better than Wayfair’s. What is now a giant dominating e-commerce for household goods, with billions in annual revenue and an imposing headquarters on Copley Place, began in the most pragmatic way possible: in a college dorm room
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If anyone was looking for a sign that Massachusetts’ economic engine is running at full power, the end of February 2026 has dispelled any doubts. In just 28 days, startups in Greater Boston have managed to raise nearly $1 billion in funding rounds, a “treasure trove” that positions the region as a leader in highly
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The recent intensification of the conflict in Iran has ceased to be a foreign policy news story and has become a cash flow concern for Massachusetts businesses. Following the latest attacks and the threat of a shutdown at key energy logistics hubs, the price of a barrel of oil has reacted with a volatility unseen
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The Boston real estate market has just sent a loud message to the world: demand for historic prestige is higher than ever. The iconic townhome at 46 Chestnut Street has officially shattered local records, selling for a staggering price that underscores Beacon Hill’s status as one of the most resilient and valuable neighborhoods in the
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In the high-stakes world of metabolic health, the next frontier isn’t a more effective injection—it’s a pill. As of late February 2026, two Boston-based startups, Vivtex and Nimbus Therapeutics, have emerged as the vanguard in the race to disrupt the $100 billion obesity market dominated by giants like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. This week’s
For the first time in months, there is a collective sigh of relief in the American real estate market. According to the latest data from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has finally dipped below the psychological barrier of 6%. This shift marks a significant turning point in a post-inflationary economy
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In a landmark move that cements Boston’s reputation as the “Athens of America” for the digital age, Governor Maura Healey announced today a first-of-its-kind partnership with Google. Starting immediately, every resident of Massachusetts—including small business owners and their employees—can access Google’s AI Professional Certificates and training programs at no cost. Managed through the Massachusetts AI
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