#11🧩 AI bets, solo exits & founder glow-ups
Meta throws $14B at Scale, a solo dev cashes out at $80M — and we’re getting personal in Berlin
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Hello Amelxs 👋
The world keeps moving fast — and last week was no exception.
💰 Meta just invested $14 billion in ScaleAI to supercharge its model training capabilities — a clear signal that the AI arms race is only heating up.
Meanwhile, Base44 — a solo-owned, 6-month-old low-code platform — was acquired by Wix for $80M in cash. Yes, you read that right. Six months. $80 million. If you needed a reminder that big outcomes can come from small teams, this is it.
Closer to home, we had a great week at Amela. We hosted a few standout online events and are now gearing up for something extra special in Berlin on June 25th. It’s all about style, presence, and founder energy. If you’re in town, join us here — and don’t forget to use the special code in the events section, just for our readers 🫶
And here’s something I’m especially proud of: teams from our Fundraising Bootcamp have already raised over $5 million — and many haven’t even started their rounds yet. If you’re fundraising soon, this is your sign to get on the waitlist now. Let’s get more diverse teams funded 🚀
Here’s to building smart, showing up fully, and rewriting the game — together.
Hugs,
Anais
P.S. Yes, women raise capital. Check out who did last week — and give them the applause they deserve. 💸👏
🧠This Week’s Food for Thought
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Yes, more on that solo founder exiting to Wix for $80M. It’s a wild time to be alive.
💜Amela Insider
Estefanie Martens attended the 1st Summit on Corporate Happiness led by Semana Economica, a leading business media outlet in Peru. She gave a talk about how increase happiness at work. Congrats!!
Karin Garcia launched Phi AI, an online magazine at the intersection of technology and the humanities, run as a writer’s collective. Congrats!!
Also a quick message from one of our members:
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Upcoming Events
💜 Crafting a Persona That Speaks for Your Brand🗓️ June 25th | Berlin (In-Person)
In a world where image shapes perception, this in-person workshop is designed to help you: ✨ Reconnect with your essence, ✨ Define your authentic founder image and ✨ Build confidence through personal style.
Led by Julia — stylist, creative director, and founder coach — this session blends creative exercises, small-group reflection, and candid conversation.
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🎙️ Funding, Failure & Founder Truths: A Conversation with Elizabeth Yin 🗓️ July 3rd | Online
Join Elizabeth Yin, GP at Hustle Fund, for a live AMA. Learn from her experience as an investor and founder — and bring your questions on fundraising, mindset, and navigating the founder journey. Join here.
💡Recommendations
Articles, videos, and other resources to learn.
🎧 Tamara Mellon: From Vogue Editor to Billion-Dollar Brand
The co-founder of Jimmy Choo shares her raw, real story — from family trauma and addiction to building one of fashion’s most iconic labels. This gripping podcast explores her battles with boardrooms, love, and legacy. Listen now
💸 Pricing AI Startups: Why Precision Beats Cheap Every Time
When pricing your AI product, undercutting the market might seem smart — but it can hurt your credibility. Instead, precision wins. Anchor your pricing to the real pain points your customer faces, not just what competitors are doing. Especially in AI, where capabilities grow fast, what matters most is what your customer actually needs from you. Read more.
🧭 Fundraising? Start Here
NFX — one of the most active early-stage VCs globally — just launched Signal, a powerful, free database of investors. It includes info on check sizes, geographies, and sector focus, making it easier than ever to find the right backers. If you're fundraising, bookmark this. Explore Signal → signal.nfx.com
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