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fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
13 minutes ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
#artificial-intelligence
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
5 days ago

AI's $258B investment boom raises urgent questions about ROI & real impact

Investment in AI is significant, but financial returns remain uncertain and require a more deliberate approach to defining success.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

SpaceX IPO Fever Hits -- Here's the One Space Stock You Should Buy Now

Rocket Lab is the only publicly traded company delivering significant progress across the entire space value chain, achieving record revenue and expanding margins.
fromInc
18 hours ago

5 Passive Income Business Ideas That Require Less Than $1,500 to Start

Short-term rentals offer a variety of options beyond traditional home rentals. Platforms like Swimply allow individuals to rent out pools, while Neighbor and Spacer enable the monetization of unused parking spots.
Bootstrapping
#elon-musk
Business
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.
Business
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.
Information security
fromFortune
2 days ago

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.
France news
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

Omniscient raises $4.1M to replace 150 fragmented intelligence tools

Omniscient provides real-time executive briefings by synthesizing data from over 100,000 sources, addressing the need for proactive corporate intelligence.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.
Online marketing
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.
#venture-capital
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 3/31/2026

Crosby, Create Wellness, and other NYC startups secured significant funding in March 2026.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II | TechCrunch

Gateway Capital Partners has announced the first close of its $25 million Fund II, enabling investment operations to begin.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/1/2026

Avo and The Better Money Company secured $10M each in funding for their innovative tech solutions in April 2026.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
Retirement
fromSubstack
4 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
#openai
fromExchangewire
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Venture

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Raises $3bn From Retail in $122bn Funding Round; Anthropic to Sign Australia AI Safety Deal

OpenAI raised $3bn in a $122bn funding round, while Anthropic signed an AI safety deal with Australia, and Musk faces a class action lawsuit.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

OpenAI Just Raised a Record-Breaking $122 Billion to Build an 'AI Superapp.' Here's What That Means.

OpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round, achieving an $852 billion valuation and plans to create an AI superapp unifying its tools.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days ago

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Private equity is eying Asia's healthcare funding gap as countries get wealthier and older | Fortune

"Asia has more diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular patients than anywhere else in the world," Abrar Mir states, emphasizing the severity of the health crisis in the region.
Public health
#fundraising
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.
European startups
fromresund Startups
4 days ago

AI startup automating product compliance joins Y Combinator as regulation hits European retailers

European retailers face regulatory challenges; Complir's AI platform automates compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and growth.
#meta-platforms
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Why I Just Bought This Magnificent AI Stock Hand Over Fist | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock has dropped 30%, but its AI investments and user growth present strong future monetization opportunities.
Venture
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

Could Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms has strong growth potential due to its vast ecosystem and innovative capabilities, despite challenges in the digital advertising space.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Why I Just Bought This Magnificent AI Stock Hand Over Fist | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms' stock has dropped 30%, but its AI investments and user growth present strong future monetization opportunities.
Venture
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

Could Buying Meta Platforms Stock Today Set You Up for Life? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms has strong growth potential due to its vast ecosystem and innovative capabilities, despite challenges in the digital advertising space.
NYC startup
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Uber to acquire Berlin-based chauffeur hailing app to ramp up its luxury travel efforts

Uber has acquired Blacklane to expand into the luxury travel market, enhancing its chauffeur services globally.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Industry Groups Warn New Crypto Rules Could Drive Kenyan Startups Offshore

Draft regulations in Kenya's cryptocurrency industry may exclude smaller startups due to high capital requirements, concentrating market activity among larger firms.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#fintech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return

Maven Capital Partners exited AccessPay, achieving a 2.5x return for investors, highlighting the growth of regional fintech outside London.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Huskeys Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding

Huskeys, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, launched with $8 million in seed funding to enhance edge security management for modern environments.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

A Soaring AI Standout Is Eyeing a 2026 U.S. Listing. Its Next Act Could Be Bigger

International stocks, particularly in South Korea, have outperformed U.S. markets, with SK Hynix leading the charge in memory chip innovation.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
6 days ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (23-29 March)

European capital is increasingly focused on backing infrastructure layers across various sectors, particularly in semiconductor and AI technologies.
#crowdstrike
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

CrowdStrike Gains 4% as Morgan Stanley Names It a Top AI Security Bet

CrowdStrike stock rebounds 4% after analyst upgrades, suggesting market reassessment of previous selloff fears regarding AI's impact on cybersecurity.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Says Buy CrowdStrike And Watch It Gain $100 This Year

CrowdStrike Holdings is rated Buy with a $500 target, aiming for $10 billion in annual recurring revenue in a $150 billion market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

CrowdStrike Gains 4% as Morgan Stanley Names It a Top AI Security Bet

CrowdStrike stock rebounds 4% after analyst upgrades, suggesting market reassessment of previous selloff fears regarding AI's impact on cybersecurity.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

VIGI Lags the Broad Market but Delivers Quality International Dividend Growth

Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF focuses on companies with at least seven years of dividend growth, avoiding high-yielding, potentially risky stocks.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Venture

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
Venture
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Variance Raises $21.5M for Compliance Investigation Platform Powered by AI Agents

Variance raised $21.5 million for an AI platform focused on compliance and risk investigations, enhancing fraud detection and management for financial institutions.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
#startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Accel, Prosus pick six 'off-the-map' startups for inaugural India cohort | TechCrunch

Accel and Prosus selected six innovative startups in India focusing on undefined markets and long-term scientific themes.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Accel, Prosus pick six 'off-the-map' startups for inaugural India cohort | TechCrunch

Accel and Prosus selected six innovative startups in India focusing on undefined markets and long-term scientific themes.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

This 1 Tech Stock is Worth Buying Hand-Over-Fist, Even in This Environment

Arm Holdings is positioned to thrive due to a critical mismatch in tech components, particularly in battery efficiency and capacity.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Biotech Stocks Are Up About 35% in the Past Year and Analysts Say the Biggest Gains Are Still Ahead

The biotech sector is projected to grow significantly due to lower borrowing costs and increased M&A activity.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

I Skipped the Business Plan. This 10-Slide Deck Helped Me Raise Millions

A ten-slide pitch deck is more effective for early-stage fundraising than detailed business plans because investors prioritize clarity of problem, conviction in insight, and quick comprehension of company value.
#spacex
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Rocket Lab Is Up 15x in Two Years. Is It Too Late?

SpaceX's impending IPO and profitability are set to significantly boost the entire space sector's stock market performance.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.
Venture
fromAxios
5 days ago

SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen

SpaceX's IPO aims for a $75 billion raise at a $1.75 trillion valuation, with unique factors like Musk's involvement and a new conglomerate structure.
Venture
fromFortune
3 days ago

The SpaceX IPO is great - but it won't deliver 100x returns | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO reflects a shift in market dynamics, emphasizing access to capital and growth over traditional public listing benefits.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Rocket Lab Is Up 15x in Two Years. Is It Too Late?

SpaceX's impending IPO and profitability are set to significantly boost the entire space sector's stock market performance.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation over $1.75 trillion.
Venture
fromAxios
5 days ago

SpaceX's monster IPO is unlike anything we've seen

SpaceX's IPO aims for a $75 billion raise at a $1.75 trillion valuation, with unique factors like Musk's involvement and a new conglomerate structure.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
5 days ago

Rebellions closes $400M pre-IPO round at a $2.34B valuation

Rebellions, a South Korean AI chip company, raised $650M in six months, targeting Meta and xAI as customers, and valued at $2.34 billion.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget CoreWeave. 3 Profitable AI Stocks That Don't Burn $30B a Year

CoreWeave's high debt and spending plans make it a risky investment, while MasTec shows strong growth potential in infrastructure.
#tokenization
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Kraken's Tokenized Equities Platform Lists VCXx Offering Exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and More

Kraken's xStocks and Fundrise are tokenizing the Fundrise Innovation Fund, creating VCXx for global access to private company portfolios.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Kraken's Tokenized Equities Platform Lists VCXx Offering Exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and More

Kraken's xStocks and Fundrise are tokenizing the Fundrise Innovation Fund, creating VCXx for global access to private company portfolios.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Standing Ovation raises 30M Series B round

Standing Ovation raised €30 million for US commercial rollout of Advanced Casein, produced through precision fermentation from dairy waste streams.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup | TechCrunch

Sycamore raised $65 million in seed funding to build a comprehensive AI orchestration platform led by experienced founder Sri Viswanath.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/30/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $2.5B for the week ending 3/21/26, featuring various companies across different sectors.
Fundraising
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 months ago

BizzyNow opens Mamacrowd equity round

BizzyNow transforms spontaneous co-located professional downtime into structured 30–90 minute micro-meetings using geolocation, AI, and LinkedIn while raising €150k–€400k on Mamacrowd.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Lema, founded by former members of Israel's elite 8200 intelligence unit, is coming out of stealth

Lema focuses on reducing third-party vendor risk to company systems and raised a $24 million Series A led by Team8.
#ai-startups
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

AI startups are eating the venture industry and the returns, so far, are good | TechCrunch

AI startups raised 41% of $128 billion in venture capital last year, indicating a significant trend in investment focus.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 weeks ago

Operator Circle launches to back Europe's next decacorn

Operator Circle, a new European venture firm backed by experienced tech executives, leverages founder and operator expertise to identify founders capable of building decacorn-scale companies.
Venture
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Robinhood wants everyone to be able to invest in hot startups like Databricks and Ramp, but how much risk will investors take on? | Fortune

Robinhood launched an investment fund enabling retail traders to access private companies like Databricks and Ramp, continuing its mission to democratize investment tools previously reserved for institutional investors.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices | TechCrunch

VCs use multi-tiered valuations within single funding rounds to create unicorn status while investing portions at lower prices, manufacturing market dominance perception.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Investors spill what they aren't looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies | TechCrunch

Investors now favor AI companies with proprietary data, deep product differentiation, and mission-critical workflow integration, while rejecting generic tools and thin automation layers.
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