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Venture
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/17/2026

Zenskar raised $15M in Series A funding for its AI-native order-to-cash platform, totaling $21M in equity funding since its founding.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/16/2026

Artemis, Joyful Health, and Traza secured significant funding to enhance cybersecurity, healthcare financial infrastructure, and AI-powered procurement.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
3 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/17/2026

Zenskar raised $15M in Series A funding for its AI-native order-to-cash platform, totaling $21M in equity funding since its founding.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/16/2026

Artemis, Joyful Health, and Traza secured significant funding to enhance cybersecurity, healthcare financial infrastructure, and AI-powered procurement.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
#startups
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
12 hours ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
12 hours ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

I'll Buy This 1 Pick-And-Shovel AI Stock With My Eyes Closed - Here's Why

Amphenol offers diversified exposure to data centers at a lower valuation compared to peers, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
16 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
#ai
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
17 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Can Credo's $750 Million Optics Bet Turn Copper's Limits Into Your Portfolio Gains?

AI data centers' copper demand creates a projected global deficit, pushing for optical solutions to meet future needs.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
17 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Can Credo's $750 Million Optics Bet Turn Copper's Limits Into Your Portfolio Gains?

AI data centers' copper demand creates a projected global deficit, pushing for optical solutions to meet future needs.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
13 hours ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
#amazon
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.
Marketing
fromInc
23 hours ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Meta vs. Alphabet: One Just Handed Investors a 40% Return - The Other Is Still Stalling

Meta's advertising revenue surged, while Alphabet's growth was driven by its cloud services, leading to divergent stock performances.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly using bitcoin-backed loans for long-term capital preservation instead of active trading during market volatility.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly using bitcoin-backed loans for long-term capital preservation instead of active trading during market volatility.
Film
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

Ben McKenzie Says Crypto Has a Secret Ingredient: Male Loneliness

Ben McKenzie questions the decline of WIRED while discussing cryptocurrency and its appeal related to male loneliness at a recent event.
#spacex
fromTESLARATI
1 hour ago
European startups

ARK's SpaceX IPO Guide makes a compelling case on why $1.75T may not be the ceiling

European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 hour ago

ARK's SpaceX IPO Guide makes a compelling case on why $1.75T may not be the ceiling

SpaceX's IPO valuation target is $1.75 trillion, driven by Starlink's growth and reduced launch costs.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

How to Get a Piece of SpaceX Stock Ahead of the Crowd

SpaceX's IPO could exceed $2 trillion, attracting significant investor interest and altering the market landscape.
Venture
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Elon Musk Is Banking on Fanboys

SpaceX's upcoming IPO may achieve a $2 trillion valuation, making it the largest in history despite its current financial losses.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

4 Reasons Apple Could Be the First Mag Seven Name to Hit New All-Time Highs

Apple stock remains resilient amid market chaos and is positioned for growth, particularly in AI and China.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
Data science
fromTNW | Finance
14 hours ago

How AI and human judgment combine in modern financial market analysis

Intelligent Investing AI enhances financial forecasting by processing large datasets while human interpretation remains crucial for meaningful market insights.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 hours ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Venture capitalist Ron Conway says he is starting treatment for a 'rare' cancer

Ron Conway, a prominent venture capitalist, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and is stepping back from SV Angel to begin treatment.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
13 hours ago

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report

Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. The round has not been finalized, meaning terms could still change.
Venture
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

The Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Right Now

Following billionaire investors can provide insights into successful long-term stock investments.
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Financially struggling, AI power startup Fermi loses its CEO and CFO for '2.0' reset | Fortune

Fermi's market cap has fallen from nearly $20 billion in October down to $3.4 billion as of April 20, including a nearly 18% dip on the news of the leadership changes.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The 12-month window | TechCrunch

For most companies, there's roughly a 12-month period where the business is at its peak value, and then it crashes out. The companies that capture generational returns are often the ones where someone spies that moment instead of assuming the good times will get even better.
Startup companies
Tech industry
fromFortune
15 hours ago

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.
#palantir
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
23 hours ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
1 day ago

20 Business Ideas You Can Launch With $10k Or Less - And How To Do It

Online businesses can be launched with $10,000 or less, making them accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs with limited budgets.
fromYcombinator
2 days ago
Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Business
fromJezebel
10 hours ago

The Stock Market Can Stay Irrational Longer than You Can Stay Solvent

Allbirds' stock surged 600% after announcing a shift to AI, illustrating market irrationality during manias.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
17 hours ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Mixed on Mideast Uncertainty as Apple Captures $4T Market Cap

Markets are retreating after a record run, with oil prices rising due to geopolitical tensions and Big Tech stocks facing pressure.
#startup-funding
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks 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
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks 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.
#alphabet
Business
fromFinbold
19 hours ago

Wall Street analyst updates Google stock price target

Alphabet's stock outlook is bullish due to strong growth in Google Cloud and AI initiatives, with a price target increase to $380.
Business
fromFinbold
19 hours ago

Wall Street analyst updates Google stock price target

Alphabet's stock outlook is bullish due to strong growth in Google Cloud and AI initiatives, with a price target increase to $380.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Business
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate | Fortune

The stock market is currently in a bubble, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator exceeding 200%.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Northland Crowns IonQ Best-in-Class Quantum Stock With a $55 Target: Is the Supercycle Here?

IonQ received an Outperform rating from Northland with a $55 price target, indicating strong potential in the quantum computing sector.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Research suggests the average founder of the fastest-growing startups isn't 25 - it's 45, and a 50-year-old is more than twice as likely to build a breakout company as a 30-year-old - Silicon Canals

The average age of successful startup founders is 41.9 years, challenging the stereotype of young entrepreneurs.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

3 Stocks To Buy For a Lifetime Of Passive Income

Market volatility emphasizes the importance of passive income from high-yield dividend stocks for financial stability.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

For decades, personalized financial guidance has been too expensive, too generic, or too hard to access. ChatGPT is finally changing that.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Lucid Drops 5% Into New Lows: Could the Free-Fall Itself Trigger a Buyout Catalyst?

Lucid's cost of revenue consistently exceeds total revenue, and shareholder equity collapsed from $3.87 billion in FY 2024 to $717 million in FY 2025.
Business
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
4 days ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week 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.
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

The March 2026 US Venture Capital Funding Report

In March 2026, US startups raised $19.06 billion across 630 deals, a significant decline of 64.4% year-over-year from March 2025's $53.5 billion, which was heavily influenced by OpenAI's $40 billion mega-round.
Venture
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks 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
4 days ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report | TechCrunch

Upscale AI is seeking to raise $180-$200 million in its third funding round, aiming for a valuation of about $2 billion.
#ai-bubble
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromFortune
4 days ago

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Crypto venture capital firms experienced significant asset declines in 2025, reflecting market volatility rather than fund performance.
Fundraising
fromFortune
2 months ago

$100 million-plus funding rounds used to be incredibly rare. Now, 40% of seed and Series A rounds are clearing that bar | Fortune

AI funding has escalated to routine enormous seed and Series A rounds, making massive investments feel unsurprising and raising concern about a potential market crash.
#accel
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch

Accel raised $5 billion to invest in late-stage companies, focusing on AI-powered technology.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch

Accel raised $5 billion to invest in late-stage companies, focusing on AI-powered technology.
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
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z | TechCrunch

Pillar raised $20 million to automate hedging for commodity-driven businesses using AI to manage financial risk.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Warning: "Existential Risk" as Mega IPOs Could Trigger $100 Billion Stock Selloff

Pending IPOs of OpenAI and SpaceX pose significant risks to passive fund mechanics and market stability.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

VC mega funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions | TechCrunch

Major venture capital firms are raising record-breaking funds in 2026, with Thrive, General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, and others each securing billions to deploy into startups, particularly AI companies.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Meet the breakout VC who goes deep to make a '360-degree' behavioral map before investing in founders | Fortune

Adam Zeplain uses a deeply psychological approach to venture capital, prioritizing understanding founders' character and relationships over traditional financial metrics to predict success.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months 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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What VCs sound like to normal people

In sharp contrast to financiers and politicians, VC investors are slippery creatures. CIOs have a hard time decoding our language. Venture capitalists are asset managers, but we talk like superheroes. We speak in hyperbole and aim, unironically, to change the world. We are incessantly crushing it, even though our portfolios are laughably unprofitable.
Venture
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