In today’s challenging economic conditions, venture capital (VC) investing is facing greater challenges than ever before. But despite the slowdown in the venture capital market, one firm is still managing to close massive funding rounds. Canaan recently announced the close of $850 million across two new funds. This brings Canaan’s total capital under management to… Continue reading slowing market
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As YC launches new batch, here’s how the early-stage venture market is faring today
The early-stage venture market is constantly evolving, making it an exciting time for young companies. Y Combinator (YC) recently launched its winter 2021 batch, bringing a variety of startups to the spotlight and highlighting the current state of the early-stage venture market. YC invests in companies that aim to make their mark in a variety… Continue reading As YC launches new batch, here’s how the early-stage venture market is faring today
Richard Branson’s Space Venture Has Officially Crashed and Burned
For many years, Richard Branson’s dream of space exploration seemed to be coming true. He poured resources into his ambitious space endeavour, Virgin Galactic, and finally sent people into space for the first time in December of 2020. Unfortunately, the triumph was short-lived. On March 25, 2021, Virgin Galactic’s spacecraft VSS Unity crashed in California’s… Continue reading Richard Branson’s Space Venture Has Officially Crashed and Burned
There’s trouble in Startup Nation
Startup Nation, the name given to Israel’s rapidly expanding, high-tech incubator economy, is facing a bit of a crisis. Israel’s thriving tech industry, which has created more than 14,500 start-ups and is responsible for inventing some of the world’s most successful tech products, has started to face a cooler reception in the country’s own investment… Continue reading There’s trouble in Startup Nation
Upheaval in venture banking can help us get back to basics: efficient growth
The recent turmoil in venture banking has raised many questions about the state of the industry and what the future may hold. The industry has been largely disrupted, with new players entering the market and long time incumbents feeling the pain of disruptive innovation. But what is often overlooked in this upheaval is the potential… Continue reading Upheaval in venture banking can help us get back to basics: efficient growth
contagion shuts
For startups and investors in the UK, news of the sudden closure of the UK arm of SVB Financial Group (SVB) has been a devastating blow. SVB, one of the largest venture capital and funding companies, shut down its London office without warning to existing clients, and without any explanation. The UK government is now… Continue reading contagion shuts
Perhaps Substack can grow just fine without venture dollars
The writing and newsletter platform, Substack, has grown in popularity since being founded in 2017. But while it has been gaining attention, it has avoided traditional venture capital investment. This is significant, as venture investments are the go-to resource for many tech startups looking to scale up. Can Substack, however, sustain its growth and success… Continue reading Perhaps Substack can grow just fine without venture dollars
VC Mark Crane explains how to raise funding beyond Silicon Valley
As the startup world turns, venture capital funds in Silicon Valley are becoming harder and harder to come by. But all is not lost, as venture capitalist Mark Crane explains, there are several ways you can succeed in getting funded, even if you’re not operating out of San Francisco or California. First and foremost, Crane… Continue reading VC Mark Crane explains how to raise funding beyond Silicon Valley
Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund
Kapor Capital, the leading Silicon Valley investment firm founded by venture capitalist Mitch Kapor, has just announced the launch of their new crew, an opportunity fund for minority-led venture capital funds. The new crew, a co-investment fund, is capitalizing on the groundswell of venture capital funds founded by minority-led firms. This fund is focused on… Continue reading Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund
Debunking the myths of why venture investors don’t fund diverse startups
When it comes to venture capital, one of the most pervasive and damaging myths is that venture investors don’t fund diverse startups. While it may be true that venture capital firms are not as diverse as they could be, the truth is that diversity in the startup world is actually on the rise and venture… Continue reading Debunking the myths of why venture investors don’t fund diverse startups