Crew Dragon to Retrieve Astronauts from ISS on March 12
Updates from our portfolio companies

SpaceX
NASA has announced that the Crew Dragon spacecraft will depart for the International Space Station (ISS) on March 12 to bring astronauts back to Earth. "The Crew-10 launch is currently scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, pending mission readiness and final flight certification by the agency. Meanwhile, Crew-9 is set to return to Earth after a few days of mission handover with the arriving Crew-10 expedition team."
Cohere
Cohere has announced a strategic partnership with stc Group, the region’s leading digital enabler. This collaboration aims to transform the AI landscape in the Middle East and beyond, modernizing stc’s AI-driven operations, enhancing customer engagement, and unlocking new opportunities for digital growth.
Ramp
Financial platform Ramp is expanding its services with the launch of the Ramp Investment Account, part of its Treasury suite. This new tool allows businesses to invest excess cash in high-yield money market funds, including the Invesco Premier U.S. Government Money portfolio. In partnership with Apex Fintech Solutions, Ramp users can now manage their investments seamlessly within the platform.
Chainalysis
Chainalysis continues to enhance crypto security with advanced risk assessment solutions for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Using the Know-Your-VASP principle, Chainalysis helps financial institutions, regulators, and crypto businesses identify potential threats. In 2024 alone, Chainalysis tracked over $40.9 billion in illicit transactions, reinforcing the importance of real-time data analysis to combat financial crime.
Anthropic
Lyft is partnering with Anthropic to enhance the rideshare experience using Claude AI. The AI-powered customer support assistant, integrated via Amazon Bedrock, has already reduced service resolution time by 87%, handling thousands of daily inquiries while seamlessly escalating complex cases to human specialists. Lyft is also conducting early research and development on new AI-powered technologies.