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As Gates and Buffett Step Back, New Tax Rules And Emerging Women Donors Signal Shift In Billionaire Philanthropy Landscape
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 6:36am | 483The traditional foundation-based philanthropy model pioneered by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett faces disruption from proposed tax policies, while female mega-donors like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott reshape charitable giving through trust-based direct donations. What Happened: Gates...
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Bill Gates-Backed Solar Company Heliogen Lands SPAC Deal: What Investors Should Know
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 3:46pm | 611A company that uses concentrated sunlight to provide low-cost solar energy announced a SPAC deal Wednesday. The SPAC Deal: Heliogen announced a merger with Athena Technology Acquisition Corp (NYSE: ATHN) valuing the company at an enterprise value of $2 billion. A PIPE of $165 million includes...