Startups & Giants

Alternative Funding

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Justin Ernest, CEO of Sabertooth Capital, overlooking a futuristic city skyline at sunset, symbolizing a $20 billion exit and a new era of startup investment.
Startups

Justin Ernest's $20B Exit Validates Startup Investments Without VC Funding

Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital deployed nearly $500 million into high-growth startups like Anthropic and SpaceX in the past year, operating without a traditional venture capital fund, according to

Marcus Havel·June 10, 2026
Startup founder presenting a business plan to investors, symbolizing growth and opportunity with alternative funding.
Funding

How RBF Works for Revenue-Generating Startups

A MENA-based revenue financing startup, CredibleX, recently raised a $55 million seed round, a clear shift in how early-stage businesses secure capital.

Marcus Havel·April 13, 2026