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fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump administration buys stake in USA Rare Earth as wave of government deals in critical minerals continues | Fortune

The U.S. government will invest $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, acquiring up to a 15% equity stake to bolster domestic critical minerals supply.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out | TechCrunch

The Trump administration has agreed to inject up to $150 million into xLight, a semiconductor startup developing advanced chip-making technology, marking the second time the U.S. government has taken an equity position in a private startup and further expanding a controversial strategy that has put Washington on the cap tables of American companies. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the Commerce Department will provide the funding to xLight
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