Richard Branson, the billionaire behind the Virgin brand, has reportedly invested an undisclosed sum in Elon Musk's barmy Hyperloop supersonic tube train project.
Beardy gets to join the Hyperfruitloop board, according to the Beeb, and the firm will also add its ubiquitous Virgin moniker to Musk's firm's name, meaning it will now be known as Virgin Hyperloop One.
The rebrand and ascension of Branson to the board suggests that a large sum has made its way from billionaire Beardy into Hyperloop's coffers, though terms of the deal were not revealed.
"Ever since our creation, Virgin has been known for disruption and investing in innovative companies," burbled Beardy's PR flunkies. "Importantly, Virgin Hyperloop One will be all-electric and the team is working on ensuing it is a responsible and sustainable form of transport too."
"Virgin Hyperloop?"
(Score: 2) by takyon on Monday October 16 2017, @06:17PM (1 child)
I hear if you hijack and crash a Virgin Galactic spaceship into a space station, you can get 72 alien virgins in the afterlife.
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(Score: 2) by Grishnakh on Monday October 16 2017, @07:28PM
See, you're proving my point. This "Virgin" name is stupid, and makes the company ripe for all kinds of jokes.