Mark Walter

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, announced its base electric pickup truck will start at $24,950, positioning it as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle features minimal tech, manual windows, and no touchscreen, with first deliveries expected by late 2026.

Ilitch Companies and Kilmer Sports Ventures have become strategic partners and first outside investors in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). The league is expanding with four new teams in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose, bringing its total to 12 teams for the 2026-27 season. The PWHL has seen a 35% increase in sponsorships and over 50% growth in online merch sales since its 2023 launch.

Carvana has partnered with Bezos-backed Slate Auto to expand into new car sales. Carvana was granted a warrant to purchase shares in Slate, and Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter has significant investments in both companies.

The Los Angeles Lakers have laid off more than a dozen employees as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership. The layoffs affect departments including marketing, team communications, team content, and corporate sponsorships.

Slate Auto, an EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, raised $650 million to develop an affordable electric pickup truck. The funding round was led by TWG Global, with Mark Walter and Thomas Tull as key investors, and the company aims to deliver its first EV later this year.

Slate Auto has secured $650 million in funding to develop affordable electric vehicle trucks. The investment was led by existing investor TWG Global, which is managed by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.