NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 6 (game #453) Welcome to another exciting day of NYT Connections! In today’s game, we’re delving into the world of trivia and wordplay to connect seemingly unrelated clues. So sharpen your pencils and get ready to exercise your brain! 1. Actress Crawford and boxer Mayweather… Continue reading NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 6 (game #453)
Category: capital
Geek Ventures targets immigrant founders with its first fund
Geek Ventures, a venture capital fund set up to help tech start-ups speed innovation and growth in the US, has launched a new initiative offering targeted support to immigrant founders. According to the firm’s website, the goal of Geek Ventures is to “create a better future with technology, education, and innovation.” As part of their… Continue reading Geek Ventures targets immigrant founders with its first fund
How founders raised money so far in 2023
It’s 2023, and startup founders have been leveraging their networks to access capital as easily and cost-effectively as possible. With an arms race among venture capital firms for companies to invest in, the demand for capital has only grown, leading founders to explore new ways to access funding. While the traditional method of venture capital… Continue reading How founders raised money so far in 2023
Vinfast takes
Vinfast, the Vietnamese automaker, has certainly had an eventful year. In just the past year, the company has developed a driverless taxi, initiated a partnership with SoftBank’s Vision Fund, and raised $1 billion in venture capital investment. The driverless taxi, called “Vinfast Autopilot,” was a major achievement for the company. The system is designed to… Continue reading Vinfast takes
The civil rights movement comes to venture capital
There has been a concerted effort in recent years to disrupt the homogeneity of the venture capital industry in the United States. There is a recognition that the sector is dominated by white males, to the exclusion of many individuals who come from underrepresented and minority backgrounds. As a result, the civil rights movement is… Continue reading The civil rights movement comes to venture capital
The struggle to diversify venture investments is under fresh fire
The struggle to diversify venture investments is under fresh fire. With the growing demand for greater diversity in the venture capital industry, the pressure is on to make meaningful changes. However, the lack of diversity in venture capital is still stark. The National Venture Capital Association reported that in 2019, only 9.5% of venture capital… Continue reading The struggle to diversify venture investments is under fresh fire
Deal Dive: Most secondary sales in venture won’t look like Tiger’s Flipkart deal
As with many major venture capital investments, the recent acquisition of a stake in Flipkart by Tiger Global Management LLC grabbed headlines and was widely discussed. In fact, the $2.5 billion deal was the biggest bet a mutual fund had made in the Indian e-commerce sector to date. However, such large-scale investments can often overshadow… Continue reading Deal Dive: Most secondary sales in venture won’t look like Tiger’s Flipkart deal
Here’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture
The Fearless Fund, an early-stage venture fund focused on investing in companies run by underrepresented entrepreneurs, is making headlines after filing a lawsuit in California against a number of venture capital firms for anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit has raised questions about the power dynamics in the venture capital industry, particularly in regards to diversity and… Continue reading Here’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture
What makes everyone so sure SAFE rounds are founder-friendly?
The question of whether SAFE rounds are founder-friendly is one that’s been asked frequently in startup circles lately. In this article, we’ll discuss what makes SAFE rounds so attractive to founders and why they have become such a popular investment vehicle. A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a type of investment agreement that… Continue reading What makes everyone so sure SAFE rounds are founder-friendly?
Sequoia Capital cuts crypto, ecosystem funds by over 50% as it continues to downsize
As more cryptocurrencies come to market, venture capital firms remain wary of the volatile asset class. One of the biggest players in the crypto space, Sequoia Capital, is taking this seriously, and is reportedly cutting its crypto and blockchain ecosystem funds by more than half. The move appears to be part of a larger effort… Continue reading Sequoia Capital cuts crypto, ecosystem funds by over 50% as it continues to downsize