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Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/8/2026

Patlytics raised $40M in Series B funding, while Mosaic secured $18.4M in a recent SEC filing.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Venture

This VC backed CrowdStrike and Anduril. His due diligence starts with your father | Fortune

Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/8/2026

Patlytics raised $40M in Series B funding, while Mosaic secured $18.4M in a recent SEC filing.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Venture

This VC backed CrowdStrike and Anduril. His due diligence starts with your father | Fortune

#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 hours ago

Why venture lenders are paying monthly dividends while banks retreat

Trinity Capital Inc. provides loans to growth-stage companies and pays a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share, yielding approximately 13.5%.
#business-strategy
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why 'Boring' Businesses Can Be the Smartest Investments

A business can be profitable by solving common problems for large audiences rather than being flashy or novel.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why 'Boring' Businesses Can Be the Smartest Investments

A business can be profitable by solving common problems for large audiences rather than being flashy or novel.
#family-business
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

My Sister and I Started a Business Together. Now I Want Out. But I Also Want What's Mine.

A face-to-face conversation with your sister is essential before deciding on buyout terms for your shared business.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 day ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

My Sister and I Started a Business Together. Now I Want Out. But I Also Want What's Mine.

A face-to-face conversation with your sister is essential before deciding on buyout terms for your shared business.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 day ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
from24/7 Wall St.
55 minutes ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 hours ago

Virgin StartUp opens second round of free accelerator for dyslexic entrepreneurs

Virgin StartUp's Momentum 2.0 accelerator supports dyslexic entrepreneurs with tailored resources and mentoring to enhance their business growth.
#geopolitical-uncertainty
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Geopolitical Risks are Seriously High. Why I'd Shift to Dividends for Safety and Stability

Geopolitical uncertainties persist, impacting markets and oil prices, while Verizon presents a potential safe investment with a strong dividend yield.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Geopolitical Risks are Seriously High. Why I'd Shift to Dividends for Safety and Stability

Geopolitical uncertainties persist, impacting markets and oil prices, while Verizon presents a potential safe investment with a strong dividend yield.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

'Unfavorable Market Conditions' Ether Machine Terminates SPAC Merger With Dynamix Corporation

The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation announced the termination of their Business Combination Agreement, originally signed on July 21, 2025, through a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Cryptocurrency
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
19 hours ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.
#fundraising
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
19 hours ago

Retirees Love This High-Yield Monthly Income Fund Until They See What Happens in a Bear Market

Covered call ETFs can provide income but may mask significant losses in account value, leading to a negative total return for retirees.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

At-risk traders anxious despite court reprieve

Traders at Brixton Plaza are fighting eviction to make way for a supermarket, but a High Court injunction has temporarily halted the process.
fromHarvard Business Review
3 days ago

Limiting Your Exposure to the Private Credit Crisis

Both experts acknowledge the brewing trouble in the private credit sector, emphasizing that while risks are present, they do not believe a financial crisis is unavoidable.
Higher education
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Anthropic's Just Triggered Another SaaS Sell-Off: Are Software Stocks Uninvestable?

Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents threaten SaaS stocks, causing significant market losses and raising concerns about the future of the sector.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

2 HedgeFund Favorites That Just Got Too Cheap to Ignore

Hedge funds may indicate potential buying opportunities in a volatile market, particularly with stocks like UnitedHealth Group showing promise.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Prove Your Worth to Cost-Conscious Customers

Businesses must clearly demonstrate their value to consumers facing economic pressure to maintain sales and customer loyalty.
#saas
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why I'd Bottom-Fish in CrowdStrike While the Street is Still Nervous About Software

The SaaS sell-off continues, with many companies facing risks from AI disruption and significant stock declines.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The SaaS-Pocalypse's Biggest Losers: Figma, Duolingo, and Monday.com Suffer Brutal Meltdowns

AI advancements have significantly impacted software-as-a-service stocks, leading to substantial declines in major companies like Figma, Duolingo, and Monday.com.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why I'd Bottom-Fish in CrowdStrike While the Street is Still Nervous About Software

The SaaS sell-off continues, with many companies facing risks from AI disruption and significant stock declines.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The SaaS-Pocalypse's Biggest Losers: Figma, Duolingo, and Monday.com Suffer Brutal Meltdowns

AI advancements have significantly impacted software-as-a-service stocks, leading to substantial declines in major companies like Figma, Duolingo, and Monday.com.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

I've Looked at Every Major Growth Stock Right Now. This Is the One I'd Buy Today. | The Motley Fool

Snap has shown revenue growth and potential for profitability, attracting interest from activist investors despite its current market challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

After data breach, $10B valued startup Mercor is having a month | TechCrunch

Mercor faces significant challenges after a data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen 4TB of sensitive data.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

401(k) Plans Could Add Riskier Investments Under a New Rule

The Trump administration is enabling riskier alternative investments in 401(k) plans, easing regulations for plan sponsors.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.
Careers
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Why 'Just Start' Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs

Many founders neglect business planning, leading to reactive decisions and confusion between busyness and real progress.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Retail investors are no longer following the market

Retail investors have transformed from background noise to influential market players, reshaping market dynamics and leading investment trends.
Startup companies
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty | Fortune

Being an early adopter of AI does not guarantee protection against market panic, as shown by Intuit's stock performance during the SaaSpocalypse.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Does the "100 Minus Your Age" Investing Rule Still Work? What Wes Moss Thinks

The 100-minus-your-age rule is outdated and inadequate for modern retirement planning, especially for those living longer.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

What Happens to Your Retirement Plans If the Stock Market Drops 50%?

Market downturns can significantly impact retirement portfolios, making it crucial to plan asset allocation carefully to mitigate risks.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Does the "100 Minus Your Age" Investing Rule Still Work? What Wes Moss Thinks

The 100-minus-your-age rule is outdated and inadequate for modern retirement planning, especially for those living longer.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

What Happens to Your Retirement Plans If the Stock Market Drops 50%?

Market downturns can significantly impact retirement portfolios, making it crucial to plan asset allocation carefully to mitigate risks.
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Preparing for the Next Market Crash? This Is One Stock You'll Want On Your Watchlist. | The Motley Fool

Market downturns highlight resilient companies like Alphabet, which benefits from a strong business model and diverse revenue streams.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Trump Crypto Ventures Ranked: Full Performance Breakdown Across 4 Digital Asset Projects

WLFI dropped over 19% amid controversy, while USD1 stablecoin surged 476.3%, and Trump's NFT cards declined 34.8% from their initial price.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
2 days ago

5 lessons from hypergrowth companies like Tesla and Lululemon

The fastest teams achieve growth by questioning, cutting, and simplifying processes rather than adding more requirements.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Can You Spot Signs of Industry Disruption Before They Happen?

Most innovation occurs in three stages: visibility, interface, and incentives, impacting industry transformation.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Excessive' financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

English universities are facing financial risks due to excessive borrowing, rapid expansion, and over-reliance on international students, threatening their sustainability.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

Unemployment can be mentally challenging, but sharing personal experiences through content creation can connect with others facing similar struggles.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Sees 43% Upside in Uber (UBER) Despite Recent Growth-Stock Selloff

Uber's stock shows a 43% upside potential despite recent earnings miss and market selloff.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

2 Small Cap AI Stocks Many Investors Are Still Overlooking (ONTO + AIXXF)

Onto Innovation is a key player in semiconductor inspection machinery, crucial for AI hardware and often overlooked by investors.
#ai-investment
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Wealth Manager: "Hard to See a World Where You're Not Investing in AI" Buy These Dips Now

Investing in AI is essential for long-term growth, with major companies significantly increasing their capital expenditures and revenues.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
5 days ago

I analyzed 789 'Shark Tank' pitches. This personality trait gets funding

Narcissistic admiration in entrepreneurs enhances their ability to secure funding from investors compared to narcissistic rivalry.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Down 60%, Wall Street Sees 191% Upside in Strategy (MSTR)

Strategy (MSTR) shows a significant price target disparity with Wall Street, reflecting differing views on bitcoin's future value.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Time to Diversify is Now: Stable Business Adapt During Times of Instability

Stable businesses adapt during instability, particularly in response to changes like the Remote Gaming Duty increase in the UK.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

7 Dividend ETFs Built to Survive a Recession and Pay You Through It

Recession indicators suggest caution; seven ETFs are designed to provide income and limit losses during downturns.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy During the US Market Selloff

Investor concerns remain high amid ongoing conflict with Iran, with the S&P 500 down 4.36% year-to-date.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Retail backers of SEIT face wiping out half their money as green trust raises the white flag

Thousands of investors in SDCL Efficiency Income Trust face over 50% losses after the board opted for a managed wind-down instead of a rescue plan.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Most Valuable Asset In Your Business Is One You Forgot You Own

Businesses often overlook leads labeled as 'dead,' which can be re-engaged to generate significant revenue.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The 3 Most Recession Resistant ETFs to Buy Ahead of Tariff Uncertainty

Trump tariff policies have boosted US business but pose potential market volatility risks for retirees.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The 3 Managed Futures ETFs That Made Money While the S&P 500 Crashed

Managed futures strategies provide crisis alpha by capturing persistent market moves, offering low correlation to equities during downturns.
Business
fromFortune
3 days ago

26% of CEOs think the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO | Fortune

CEOs increasingly view CFOs as both essential partners and potential threats to their job security.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back - and build - 'physical AI' startups | TechCrunch

Eclipse Ventures is focusing on investments in physical AI and related technologies, aiming to create an ecosystem of startups across various sectors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why Smart Money Is Piling Into EFV as International Value Crushes Domestic Expectations

International developed markets are undervalued compared to U.S. stocks, and the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF captures this opportunity.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

CrowdStrike (CRWD) Falls, But Here's Why Wall Street Sees 15% Upside

CrowdStrike's stock is undervalued despite strong fiscal performance and positive analyst sentiment.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

CLO equity stress test reveals the danger behind 22% yields

Oxford Square Capital Corp. faces risks to its high yield due to declining performance in its CLO equity investments.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Quantum Computing ETFs Are Dying. Pivot to These 3 AI ETFs

Investors are shifting focus from quantum computing ETFs to more profitable tech companies with growth potential.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
4 days ago

What the Best Private Equity-Backed CEOs Do Differently

More than 50% of CEOs in private equity-backed companies fail to meet expectations and are replaced during the investment period.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Venture Capitalist Warns That It's All About to Come Crashing Down

AI companies' massive infrastructure investments far exceed current revenues, creating bubble risks that could trigger a market reset and economic disruption.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

I Skipped the Business Plan. This 10-Slide Deck Helped Me Raise Millions

A ten-slide pitch deck is more effective for early-stage fundraising than detailed business plans because investors prioritize clarity of problem, conviction in insight, and quick comprehension of company value.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The AI Bubble That Isn't

The current AI infrastructure buildout is distinct from a bubble due to substantial capital expenditures from profitable companies.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Startup companies
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Global Uncertainty Is Shaping The Way Startups Function

Startups navigating current global uncertainty most effectively build distributed teams across multiple countries paired with AI tools to operate faster, leaner, and more resilient.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Is This What the Start of an AI Bubble Bust Looks Like?

The market is experiencing a correction, raising concerns about a potential AI bubble burst and investor sentiment towards tech stocks.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This One Mistake Kills Companies in Hot Markets

Heat looks like validation, and validation looks like safety. It is hard to ignore a sector when customers start leaning forward at the same time investors do. Still, the more cycles I have lived through in competitive technology businesses, the more I see heat as an optical illusion. It sharpens whatever is easiest to notice and blurs the underlying mechanics that determine who or what holds control.
Startup companies
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Manage Investor Expectations After Fundraising

Consistent, transparent post-investment communication sustains investor trust and engagement more effectively than the initial fundraising process itself.
Venture
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What Successful Corporate Venture Capital Funds Do Differently

Corporate venture capital funds frequently dissolve or become absorbed into other departments despite delivering solid investment returns, revealing a systemic organizational challenge beyond financial performance.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup

Raising venture capital too early can cost you control, leverage and even your company. Early capital is often highly dilutive, selling off your future before your blueprint is complete. The difference between lighting a spark and burning your equity to ash is a lesson many founders learn too late.
Bootstrapping
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