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Semafor launches a global news product that separates facts from analysis and bundles original reporting with curated alternative perspectives and external links, claiming better trust and less overwhelm. It raises about $25M seed, including an investor later tied to legal scrutiny, reports revenues above expectations and says runway exceeds 12 months. Early agenda: a flagship newsletter, breaking stories (SBF fundraising unraveling, Microsoft–ChatGPT coverage by Liz Hoffman), and regional editions with bureaus in Lagos, Nairobi and Johannesburg.

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1. 0:00Semaphore introduction
2. 1:14Editorial mission
3. 2:39Global news opportunity
4. 6:51Facts vs analysis vs sourcing
5. 8:15Business model and funding
6. 10:42Investor controversies transparency
7. 12:25Why launch now
8. 13:48Digital-first media models
9. 15:32Competing with media giants
10. 16:56Long-term vision
11. 17:17Expanding African market

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