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Venture
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

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

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

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

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 week ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
#ai-adoption
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 hour 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 hour 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.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
7 hours 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

X says it's reducing payments to clickbait accounts | TechCrunch

Bier stated, 'It became abundantly clear: flooding the timeline with 100 stolen reposts and clickbait everyday crowded-out real creators and hurt new author growth.' He emphasized that X will not compensate for manipulation of the program or its users.
Social media marketing
#elon-musk
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 hours ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours 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.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

"I'm in favor of not having any rules against insider trading. I would like all the information out there as soon as it's available. Because look, as a society, we are better off knowing as soon as possible anything that is knowable."
Business
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

Somewhere between 1995 and 2010, patience stopped being a virtue and became a market failure - and we built an entire civilization on top of that assumption - Silicon Canals

Impatience has become an integral part of modern infrastructure, influencing how we interact with the world and perceive waiting.
#sam-altman
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman responds to 'incendiary' New Yorker article after attack on his home | TechCrunch

Sam Altman responded to a Molotov cocktail attack and a critical profile questioning his trustworthiness.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Fear and loathing at OpenAI

Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI has faced challenges, including a brief firing and subsequent reinstatement, raising questions about his suitability for the role.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman responds to 'incendiary' New Yorker article after attack on his home | TechCrunch

Sam Altman responded to a Molotov cocktail attack and a critical profile questioning his trustworthiness.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Fear and loathing at OpenAI

Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI has faced challenges, including a brief firing and subsequent reinstatement, raising questions about his suitability for the role.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
#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.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning-Just Not the One You Think

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model poses a significant threat to current cybersecurity defenses by autonomously discovering vulnerabilities and developing exploits.
#openai
Marketing tech
fromInc
2 days ago

Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?

Ilya Sutskever questioned Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, leading to his temporary ousting and reinstatement amid concerns over safety and transparency.
Marketing tech
fromInc
2 days ago

Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

Ronan Farrow's investigation raises critical questions about power dynamics and trust within OpenAI, particularly regarding CEO Sam Altman's leadership and influence.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

The SusHi Tech Challenge Grand Prix recipient will be automatically entered into the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield Top 200 - making them eligible to pitch on one of the most coveted stages in the startup world.
London startup
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Super Micro Surges 8% as 123% Revenue Growth and Gold Series Launch Drown Out the Legal Noise

Super Micro Computer shares rose 8% due to strong revenue growth and a new product launch, despite previous legal challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
#anthropic
Intellectual property law
fromKqed
2 days ago

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
5 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
Intellectual property law
fromKqed
2 days ago

Anthropic's Bid to Lift 'Supply Chain Risk' Label Suffers Setback in U.S. Appeals Court | KQED

Anthropic is contesting the Pentagon's classification as a supply-chain risk due to ideological motivations behind the government's actions.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
5 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
#apple
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
Venture

Legendary VC firm Sequoia just released the memo for its Apple bet in 1977 and it shows how far the iPhone maker has come

Sequoia Capital's Don Valentine invested in Apple in 1977, highlighting its growth from a small hobby computer company to a tech giant.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Legendary VC firm Sequoia just released the memo for its Apple bet in 1977 and it shows how far the iPhone maker has come

Sequoia Capital's Don Valentine invested in Apple in 1977, highlighting its growth from a small hobby computer company to a tech giant.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Great AI Grift

Trump's AI Action Plan aims to establish U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence, prioritizing industry interests and technological infrastructure.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

True Footage lands $40M Series C as appraisal industry hits critical' AI phase

True Footage raised $40 million to enhance its staff appraiser model and data analytics platform for improved appraisal quality and efficiency.
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
#ai
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

What Anthropic's too-dangerous-to-release AI model means for the AI race | Fortune

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, is deemed too powerful for public release and is being rolled out through a restricted initiative for cybersecurity.
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

What Anthropic's too-dangerous-to-release AI model means for the AI race | Fortune

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, is deemed too powerful for public release and is being rolled out through a restricted initiative for cybersecurity.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFortune
7 hours ago

These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny's-now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams | Fortune

Successful companies often start in unconventional places, driven by founders' personal experiences and resilience.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Startup companies
fromFortune
7 hours ago

These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny's-now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams | Fortune

Successful companies often start in unconventional places, driven by founders' personal experiences and resilience.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Analysts Love Alphabet Stock -- They Just Can't Agree On a Direction

Alphabet's price targets from Wall Street firms diverge, with Wolfe Research lowering to $360 and Mizuho raising to $420, both maintaining bullish ratings.
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.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Phoebe Gates and the contentious debate over fair pay for influencers

Expectations for budget management differ for founders based on their family wealth, as seen in the case of Phoebe Gates.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

Promotion to engineering manager at Apple led to increased stress and responsibilities, impacting work-life balance and mental health.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

The "SaaS-Pocalypse" Continues: Cloudflare, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike Under Fire as Anthropic Rewrites the Rules

The release of Anthropic's AI security product has significantly impacted investor confidence in enterprise software companies, leading to sharp stock declines.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Pinterest Short Interest Surges Ahead of Earnings: Is a Squeeze Coming?

Short interest in Pinterest has increased significantly, with ongoing legal challenges and a potential bullish investment counterweight ahead of earnings.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
6 days ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Startup companies
fromFortune
6 hours ago

$12 billion crypto company boss says Gen Z 'create an absurd amount of chaos' and make him want to pull his hair out-but he's betting on them anyway | Fortune

Gen Z workers are often seen as difficult but possess exceptional skills that can drive innovation and success in companies.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

SiFive raises $400m Series G at $3.65bn valuation in final round before IPO

SiFive raised $400 million in Series G funding, valuing the company at $3.65 billion, ahead of its IPO.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

The Quantum Computing ETF That Could Be Bigger Than AI, and 2 Tech Funds Riding the Same Wave

Quantum computing is transitioning from research to enterprise applications, with investment strategies focusing on infrastructure and diverse portfolios.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Repeat Y Combinator founders raise $2.2 million to fix vibe coding's pricing problem. Read their pitch deck.

OpenBuilder's cofounder and CEO, Paul Li, stated that bugs leave projects unfinished and drive up costs, highlighting the need for a more sustainable pricing model.
Startup companies
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.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
5 days ago

Sam Altman and Vinod Khosla agree: AI will break the economy. Their fix is no income tax for most Americans | Fortune

Vinod Khosla proposed eliminating federal income taxes for those earning under $100,000, aligning with OpenAI's economic reform ideas for the AI age.
Growth hacking
fromInc
6 days ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is It Too Late to Buy Credo Technology Stock (CRDO)?

Credo Technology's stock has risen significantly, but careful evaluation of its valuation and growth potential is essential before investing.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 - and what every company gets regardless | TechCrunch

The Startup Battlefield Top 20 showcases the most compelling startups ready for the Disrupt Stage, with a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Michael Burry Still Doesn't Like Palantir. New Critique Wipes Away $23 Billion in Value

Palantir's market value dropped significantly due to concerns over its competitiveness against simpler AI tools like Anthropic.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
3 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.
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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel Jumps 8%: The TeraFab Excitement Is Real, but Is the Valuation Stretched?

Intel stock surges 8% due to TeraFab partnership, raising questions about valuation versus fundamentals.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/5/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $4.3B for the week ending 4/4/26, featuring various companies and their funding details.
Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs? | Fortune

Robinhood Ventures I faced initial losses but has since rebounded, with optimism for future opportunities in private markets despite current challenges.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#ai-disruption
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sequoia partner: Founders are worried if they're 'just an iteration away' from AI destroying their companies

Founders selling tools face displacement by AI models; the defensible strategy is pivoting to outcome-based services businesses that leverage AI rather than compete with it.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
4 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sequoia partner: Founders are worried if they're 'just an iteration away' from AI destroying their companies

Founders selling tools face displacement by AI models; the defensible strategy is pivoting to outcome-based services businesses that leverage AI rather than compete with it.
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.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 week ago

Standing Ovation raises 30M Series B round

Standing Ovation raised €30 million for US commercial rollout of Advanced Casein, produced through precision fermentation from dairy waste streams.
Venture
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

VC firms rarely reinvent themselves. Kleiner Perkins did-and has a new $3.5 billion to show for it | Fortune

Kleiner Perkins has successfully raised $3.5 billion, marking a significant turnaround in its venture capital strategy and investments, particularly in AI.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down | TechCrunch

Harvey, a legal tech startup, raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, marking a significant increase in its funding and valuation over the past year.
fromSequoia Capital
1 month ago

Services: The New Software

If you sell the tool, you're in a race against the model. But if you sell the work, every improvement in the model makes your service faster, cheaper, and harder to compete with. A company might spend $10K a year for QuickBooks and $120K on an accountant to close the books. The next legendary company will just close the books.
Artificial intelligence
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
Venture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Is the AI era the beginning of the end of VC as we know it?

US venture capital has maintained its fundamental structure for 50 years despite evolving markets, relying on power law returns where a small percentage of firms generate most industry profits.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short | TechCrunch

Ethos Technologies debuted on Nasdaq as an insurtech platform, raising about $200 million while selling fast, no-exam life policies via a three-sided software marketplace.
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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Build a High-Growth Company Without Silicon Valley's Capital or Hype

Founders should build companies tailored to local constraints, leveraging local expertise and industries instead of copying Silicon Valley's playbook.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Protect Your Startup and Close Bigger Deals

Because startups typically don't have a track record of success to attract potential clients, they can offer a trial of their platform for free or at a lower cost to showcase what their platform can do and how reliable it is. The enterprise - a potential client - can test the newest technologies without the worry of committing to a complete and often costly rollout.
Startup companies
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Keep Innovation Moving When Your VC Team Keeps Leaving

Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) solves corporate venture capital team turnover by providing experienced investors and maintaining deal execution consistency while corporations focus on core strategy.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Waiting on Silicon Valley Funding Is Killing Your Startup's Potential

Regional founders are building globally ambitious, locally grounded, often profitable companies despite limited venture capital, creating new innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
#sequoia-capital
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