Mina Kim
Staff Writer, Technology & Venture
Mina Kim covers the venture and technology sectors for the New Economy Review. She specializes in deep-dive, investigative reporting on startups, venture capital trends, and the real-world impact of emerging technologies like generative AI and quantum computing. Before joining NER, she was a senior reporter at The Verge and a regular contributor to Wired. Mina has a knack for demystifying complex technical subjects and holding the industry's most powerful players to account. Her work is data-driven, meticulously researched, and always focused on the 'why' behind the headline.
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SoftBank in early talks for $800M Agile Robots funding
Just months after leading a $220 million round, SoftBank is reportedly in early talks to anchor an $800 million new funding round for Agile Robots, a German industrial AI robotics startup.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Micron Hits Trillion-Dollar Cap, Joins Samsung, SK Hynix in AI Memory
Micron Technology officially crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization milestone for the first time on May 26, 2026, signaling a dramatic revaluation of established tech giants in the AI era.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Moniepoint to reach $1B valuation, unicorn status in 2026
Moniepoint charges a flat ₦20 for transfers, significantly less than Opay's ₦50 for transactions of ₦10,000 or more, a key differentiator in Nigeria's competitive fintech sector.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Bloomberg Names 25 Top African Startups to Watch in 2026
African payments company NALA has secured up to US$50 million in credit financing, indicating robust investor confidence in the continent's tech scene.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Mistral AI partners with Airbus and BMW for manufacturing solutions
In a surprising move, Mistral AI, known for its general AI models, has struck deals with industrial giants Airbus SE and BMW AG to bring its technology directly into advanced manufacturing, according
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
SoftBank Embraces Retail Market Investment Strategy
SoftBank, the audacious tech investor, is now offering individual investors a 35-year bond with an initial interest rate up to 5.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Oaktree seeks credit investment opportunities in dispersed markets
A growing divide in credit markets leaves weaker companies desperate for capital, even as Oaktree Capital Management's global credit co-portfolio manager, Danielle Poli, advises caution.
May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Startups Leverage Nvidia Infrastructure for AI Compute Power
AI startup Decart, recently valued at nearly $4 billion, secured Nvidia as a new investor, according to The Wall Street Journal .
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read