Dossier
Daniel Ek
Coverage of Daniel Ek in the Nexus archive.
- David Senra, your favorite billionaire’s favorite podcaster, has turned down every acquisition offer. Here’s why
David Senra built a highly profitable podcast business without full-time employees and rejected acquisition offers exceeding $50 million. His podcast 'Founders' attracts notable figures like Jeff Bezos and Shopify's CEO, and he prioritizes creative control over financial gains from external investments.
- Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation
Helsing, a European military drone startup, is raising $1.2 billion at an $18 billion valuation. The company is backed by Daniel Ek and is five years old. This fundraising round will support the growth of Helsing's defense technology.