Zuck buys Scale AI to scale AI

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Noel Moldvai
June 12, 2025

TL;DR. Meta is taking a bold swing at AI dominance with a $15B investment in Scale AI and a new “superintelligence” lab. Voyager surges 127% in its IPO as the market continues to open, and Musk backpedals after sparring with Trump online last week.

Meta to acquire 49% stake in Scale AI for $15bn

Mark Zuckerberg is making a $15B bet on AI with Meta’s move to acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI, one of the largest investments in the space to date. Scale CEO Alexandr Wang will join Meta to lead a new “superintelligence” lab, as Zuck accelerates his push to dominate the next wave of AI innovation.

Voyager Technologies surges 127% in NYSE debut as IPO market continues to open

Voyager Technologies surged 127% on its IPO debut, raising $383M. The space and defense tech firm boasts 500+ clients, has completed over 1,200 missions, and is developing the Starlab commercial space station. While growing, it’s not yet profitable but investors remain bullish on it’s long-term promise.

Musk announces Tesla robotaxi launch date, says he regrets some Trump posts

Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi program will tentatively launch June 22, with deliveries starting shortly after. Musk also expressed regret over recent posts about Trump during a public online feud that had briefly rattled markets.

How M&A deals create new opportunities in secondary markets

Mergers and acquisitions do more than move headlines, they create ripple effects across secondary markets. When companies consolidate or get acquired, non-core asset sales and private liquidity events can drive fresh investment opportunities.

This article explores how public and private secondaries react to M&A, what that means for investors, and how platforms like Augment are helping investors navigate this dynamic landscape.

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-Noel