Week 24/2516

Hej,

The past two weeks have held several interesting notes. Where perhaps the most noteworthy is Microsoft’s bid on LinkedIN at USD 26.2 BN. The largest acquisition for Microsoft ever – ever. WSJ
Not the only noteworthy acquisitions during the period making it interesting that conglomerates now seem to feel acquisitions are better valued now than investments in VCs.
Tech
– All you need to know from Apple’s WWDC 2016 (developers conference) TechCrunch
– What most people found most interesting from Apple’s WWDC 2016 – they announced messaging is their core focus TechCrunch
– New updates on the new iOS SvD
– Didi Chuxing (Chinese Uber rival) raised USD 605 M in equity and USD 7 BN in debt DiDigitalWSJ
– Snapchat moves closer to IPO and adds APIs for ad services TechCrunch
– Microsoft’s comments on why they acquire LinkedIN WSJ
– Messaging service Kik suggests new metrics for messaging services, active users instead of MAUs TechCrunch
– Hello starts selling internationally TechCrunch
– The Amazon founder’s spaceship program completed its fourth launch and return of Blue Origin Instagram
– Funding sings point to a contraction but no burst of a bubble in the VC space TechCrunch
Media
– Playstation VR arrives October 13th and will be priced at USD 399 a piece TechCrunch
– Twitter funds Soundcloud with USD 70 M at a USD 700 M valuation TechCrunch
– Bumble allows you to through your dating app see how good of a match you are musically by synchronizing Spotify playlists TechCrunch
– Former Swedbank CEO Michael Wolf thought to be heading into the VC space by rumors making the statement he’s joining the board of Zound Industries DiDigital
– Spotify hires IR professional moving closer to IPO DiDigital
– Chinese Director Jia Zhangke said to be producing VR movie in 2016 AP
– Spotify looks to ramp up its ad game with freemium user base growing steadily WSJ
– Supercell stake acquired by Chinese game development conglomerate Tencent from SoftBank for USD 8.57 BN valuing the company at USD 10.2 BN – making it the Nordics first Unicorn valued over USD 10 BN SupercellTheVerge
– Storytel acquires publisher Nordstedt in a SEK 150 M deal DiDigital shifting traditional media to new platforms, interesting notes here: DiDigital
The Microsoft/LinkedIN networks combined:
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My best wishes for a Great Midsummer holiday!

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