Watch: How Headspin's founder fraudsters almost get away with lying to investors | TechCrunch
The tech startup and venture capital boom has led to significant instances of fraud due to an influx of capital and lack of thorough diligence. [ more ]
Tips for Pitching a VC Investor the Right Way | TechRepublic
Crafting the perfect pitch for venture capital investors requires thorough research, understanding investor preferences, and tailoring the message to the specific audience. [ more ]
Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M | TechCrunch
VKAV closed its first fund at $60 million to support up to 21 growth-stage companies in Africa.
The fund received backing from various Japanese institutions and other global investors, aiming to bridge the gap for growth-stage capital in the region. [ more ]
Framework's repairability philosophy is set to expand beyond the laptop | TechCrunch
Framework Computer focuses on efficient growth, emphasizing user-repairable and upgradable laptops while expanding into new product categories with deliberate fundraising strategies. [ more ]
Tesla's newsy week, and is fintech having a moment? | TechCrunch
Tesla was a central focus on TechCrunch this week with updates on layoffs and pricing changes coupled with discussions on various startup funding rounds. [ more ]
Harvard's startup whisperer, Peter Gladstone, reveals secrets to validating consumer demand at TechCrunch Early Stage | TechCrunch
Validating consumer demand is essential for startups, and TechCrunch Early Stage offers valuable guidance from experienced entrepreneur Peter Gladstone. [ more ]
Ramp raises another $150 million co-led by Khosla, Founders Fund at a $7.65B valuation | TechCrunch
Ramp raised $150 million at a $7.65 billion valuation, led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, to boost revenue growth and continue expansion. [ more ]
Mastering finance essentials with Mercury's VP of finance, Dan Kang, at TechCrunch Early Stage | TechCrunch
The TechCrunch Early Stage event on April 25 will feature a roundtable session led by Dan Kang, focusing on finance fundamentals for early-stage founders. [ more ]
Finmid raises $24.7M to help SMBs access loans through platforms like Wolt | TechCrunch
Berlin-based finmid - one of the many startups building embedded fintech solutions, in its case targeting marketplaces that want to provide their own payment and financing options - has raised €23 million ($24.7 million) in a Series A round to further build out its product and enter new markets.
Adro Raises $1.5M to Bring Comprehensive Financial Services to International Students
Over 1 million international students are enrolled in universities across the United States, contributing an estimated $40B to the US economy and supporting over 360,000 jobs.
Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ more ]
Various notable startup funding rounds in different ecosystems were highlighted, including Herself, Observe, Activeloop, and others totaling $928M in new funding.
Diverse sectors such as financial planning, price optimization, data structuring, and AI/ML supply chain security received significant funding. [ more ]
AI-powered startups in NYC raised significant funding in Series C rounds.
Various sectors such as marketing, investment accounting, substance abuse treatment, and AI voice platforms witnessed substantial investment growth. [ more ]
The UK threw a splashy event in New York this week to woo more American VCs TechCrunch | The UK threw a splashy event in New York to woo more American VCs
The UK celebrates its tech economy through a hologram display at Rise by Barclays.
UK tech startups raised significant venture capital funds, surpassing France and Germany combined. [ more ]
Former Nextdoor exec raises $25 million for PipeDreams, a startup rolling up HVAC companies
PipeDreams is a startup acquiring HVAC and plumbing companies to scale them using software.
The founder of PipeDreams, Dan Laufer, saw an opportunity in the market due to gaps in the consumer experience and the silver tsunami of retiring baby boomers. [ more ]