{
  "id": 9951767,
  "title": "We partied with VCs at an astrology app launch. On the menu: anxiety, love, and manifesting money.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/we-partied-with-vcs-at-an-astrology-app-launch-on-the-menu-anxiety",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:05:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/we-got-tarot-read-vc-rooftop-lora-astrology-app-launch-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Business Insider reporters Grace Lett and Sydney Bradley attended a launch party for Lora, an astrology app, in New York City. The event took place at the rooftop of AlleyCorp, a venture capital firm, which served as the app's pre-seed backer. Lora provides users with in-depth analysis of their birth chart, an AI chatbot, and more. Attendees discussed their star signs and had their love lives read by a tarot reader. The location of the party might seem unusual, but it was hosted by Lora's founder, Michelle Parsons, at AlleyCorp's office. Astrology has gained popularity in the tech world, with Co-Star, a leading social app for astrology enthusiasts, recently being acquired by AI company Midjourney. Lora's founder, Parsons, aimed to create an app that offers more interactive experiences and helps users recognize patterns in their lives, rather than providing sycophantic answers. The party featured astrology-themed drinks, a manifestation board, and DJs playing house music. Attendees, including tech founders and investors, engaged in conversations about astrology, AI, and the dating app landscape. Many expressed anxiety and sought guidance through tarot readings, hoping to gain clarity on their personal lives.",
  "summary": "We spent the night talking about AI, tech, and star signs at a launch party for the astrology app Lora.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}