To own a slice of two of the hottest tech start-ups going public, investors will have to give up equal voting power. Source: NYT > Business – PETER EAVIS
Uber to Acquire Careem, Its Top Mideast Rival
The $3.1 billion deal, a break from Uber’s approach in some other regions, will give the ride-hailing company a strong foothold in the area ahead of its expected public offering. Source: NYT > Business – KATE CONGER
Hey, Look at Me! I’m a Venture Capitalist
As high-profile start-ups like Lyft, Pinterest and Uber prepare to go public, Silicon Valley venture capitalists are using the moment to shine the spotlight on themselves. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH
DealBook Special: Everything You Need to Know About the Lyft I.P.O.
How much will the company be valued at? What can go wrong? Who stands to get rich? Let us answer all those questions and more. Source: NYT > Business –
With Interest: The Week in Business: Boeing Plays It Safe, and Lyft Kicks Off Tech I.P.O.s
Here’s your weekly smorgasbord of all the tech and business news you missed, plus what you should know heading into Monday. Source: NYT > Business – CHARLOTTE COWLES
Pinterest, Ahead of I.P.O., Reveals Fast Growth and Losses
The start-up, which lets people create virtual “pin boards,” officially joined the herd of tech companies stampeding to the public markets this year by unveiling its offering prospectus. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH