Dossier
Trimbox
Coverage of Trimbox in the Nexus archive.
- Startup founders need their own version of a prenup. We had 3 teams imagine what they'd put in theirs.
Startup founders face crucial early decisions about their partnerships, leading to the need for a cofounder prenup. Interest in US entrepreneurship is rising, with new business applications up by more than 450,000 in the first half of 2026. Cofounders are advised to discuss key elements like whether they aim to build a venture-backed winner-take-all company or a profitable bootstrapped business.
- This startup wants to pay for your email and photos to train AI — and it's on an acquisition spree
Mode Inc, an AI training startup, has acquired Trimbox and QR Code Reader, expanding its user base to 100 million monthly users. The company pays consumers for everyday data like emails, photos, and receipts to supply consented datasets for AI labs, distinguishing itself from gig-focused competitors.