What We Know About the Financiers Who Helped Create This Twitter Mess

Strauss Capital

The New York City-based investment banking firm Strauss Capital put forward $150 million toward the deal. According to Nasdaq, the firm mostly handles middle market companies.

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The Best Tech and Gear for Back to School 2026

Whether your budget is $10 or $1,300, we've got tech and gear recommendations that will make the new semester more productive and entertaining.

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