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Prediction: Stoke Space—fresh off a $1 billion raise—will IPO in 2027 as Nova Pathfinder readies early launch

The article predicts Stoke Space will go public in 2027, arguing the reusable-rocket startup — which raised $1 billion and is developing the Nova family — will offer a new space stock for investors. Stoke's Nova Pathfinder, a 7-engine LNG/LOX demonstrator lifting 2.5 tonnes to LEO, should launch early next year, leading to a larger Nova Block 2 with 14 engines and 15-ton capacity.

KredosAI Raises $7M Series A Led by BMW i Ventures to Expand Behavioral AI Collections into Auto Lending

KredosAI, a Seattle-based behavioral AI collections platform, raised $7 million in a Series A round led by BMW i Ventures to expand into auto lending and double its headcount. The company claims its platform reduced write-offs by 11.5% and increased customer lifetime value by 13.6%, translating to over $50 million in annual benefits for some Fortune 50 clients.

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