Hello and welcome back to Equity, the venture capital-focused podcast from TechCrunch where we dive into the numbers behind the headlines. This is Equity Monday, our weekly kickoff that tracks the latest private market news, explores the coming week’s events, digs into some recent funding rounds, and mulls over a larger theme or narrative from the private markets.
You can follow the show on Twitter here and I also tweet. Each week, we strive to provide you with insightful analysis of the latest trends and developments in the world of venture capital and startups.
This Week’s Markets Update
The week of October 18, 2021, kicked off with a mixed markets picture. Asian stocks were down, while European markets fell further. The United States was set to follow suit, with China remaining a significant concern for investors. Despite the volatile market conditions, there are several key events and announcements that will be closely watched this week.
Big Tech Hardware Week
This week is shaping up to be Big Tech hardware week, with major players like Apple, Samsung, and Google hosting events to showcase their latest innovations. These events will provide valuable insights into the future of technology and how it will impact various industries.
- Apple Event: The tech giant’s event will likely focus on its latest iPhone releases, as well as potential updates to its smartwatch and other wearable devices.
- Samsung Event: Samsung is expected to unveil its new line of high-end smartphones, which are sure to generate significant buzz in the tech community.
- Google Event: Google’s event will likely concentrate on its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), including potential updates to its popular Pixel smartphone series.
Earnings Season
In addition to the hardware events, several prominent companies will be releasing their quarterly earnings reports this week. These include:
- Netflix: The streaming giant is expected to report a significant increase in subscribers, as well as revenue growth.
- IBM: The tech conglomerate will likely discuss its efforts to transform its business and remain competitive in the rapidly evolving market.
- Qualtrics: This software company will provide insights into its latest product developments and future expansion plans.
Regulatory Developments
Amazon is facing increased scrutiny from American regulators, who are investigating the company’s business practices. China may also impose new regulations on its tech giants, requiring them to allow for cross-platform search functionality.
Startup News
From startup-land, Enpal landed a substantial funding round for its solar work, while OfficeRnD made bets on a hybrid working future.
Notes and Upcoming IPO Filings
We will be providing additional notes shortly on the Expensify IPO filing. This is an exciting development in the world of venture capital and one that we will closely follow.
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Alex Wilhelm is a senior reporter at TechCrunch, covering the markets, venture capital, and startups. He was also the founding host of TechCrunch’s Webby Award-winning podcast Equity.
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Upcoming Events
- Apple Event
- Samsung Event
- Google Event
- Netflix Earnings Report
- IBM Earnings Report
- Qualtrics Earnings Report
Recent Funding Rounds
- Enpal: $5M funding round for solar work
- OfficeRnD: Bets on hybrid working future with new product developments
Regulatory Developments
- Amazon faces increased scrutiny from American regulators
- China may impose new regulations on tech giants requiring cross-platform search functionality
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