This collection of excerpts from a tech newsletter, StrictlyVC, provides a snapshot of recent happenings in the venture capital and technology landscape. It covers significant events like Meta's unsuccessful bid to acquire AI chip startup FuriosaAI and Meta's potential ad-free subscription model for Instagram in Europe. The newsletter also highlights the troubles at AI sales automation startup 11x, which is facing customer attrition and potential legal issues despite substantial funding. Furthermore, the report details numerous funding rounds for various startups across different sectors, along with information on new venture funds, acquisitions, and key personnel changes within prominent tech companies.