# Ben Lamm

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### De-Extinction Unicorn Colossal Eyes $20B–$30B Funding Round
2026-07-21 01:00:52 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Venture capital’s most audacious bet, Colossal Biosciences, is seeking a valuation of $20–$30 billion — a nearly 3x jump — as it generates revenue, spins out high-value startups, and turns its de-extinction mission into a startup factory with government clients and AI-driven assets.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/colossal-20b-30b-vc-funding-startup-factory

### Colossal Biosciences Faces Ethical Backlash Over $225M Mammoth Revival Project
2026-03-04 21:16:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

Colossal Biosciences is advancing its mission to revive the woolly mammoth by 2028, sparking intense debate over the ethics of de-extinction. While the startup has secured over $225 million in venture capital, critics argue the project is a costly distraction from urgent conservation efforts for living species.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/colossal-biosciences-mammoth-revival-controversy

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