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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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7:26 AMFortune

David Tisch has always been a collector. His firm’s biggest prize is a $1 billion return on Cursor

Summary

David Tisch and BoxGroup generated a roughly $1 billion return from an early investment in Cursor, a bet that initially looked unlikely. The outcome stands as the firm’s largest payoff.

The Cursor investment has shifted BoxGroup’s profile from a broad startup collector to a firm

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Why it matters

One outlier investment can reshape a venture firm’s capital base, reputation, and investment strategy.

3:53 AMVariety

Emmy-Winning Baobab Studios Lands Naver Ventures Investment, Sets ‘Shine’ as Flagship Title (EXCLUSIVE)

Summary

Baobab Studios has secured a seven-figure strategic investment from Naver Ventures, the U.S. venture arm of South Korean internet giant Naver. The transmedia animation studio is positioning “Shine” as its flagship title.

Naver’s investment gives Baobab access to a major technology and entertainment platform, including Naver’s Webtoon

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Why it matters

The investment links an established U.S. animation studio with one of Asia’s largest digital-content platforms, increasing the commercial reach of Baobab’s intellectual property.

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