#startups

#startups

Startups pursuing core technology projects reflect a positive trend in the VC landscape. [ more ]

Apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 by April 26, 11:59 p.m. PT to lead a session empowering startup founders. [ more ]

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 ]

Developing the right team is crucial for startups in their volatile first year.

Compensation and benefits are important, but involving employees in the journey creates a sense of ownership. [ more ]

Startups often face challenges in the IPO process, requiring founders to have a solid plan and financial metrics in place.

Financial metrics such as gross margins, growth rates, recurring revenue, and customer acquisition cost are crucial for a successful IPO. [ more ]

Insights into hard tech entrepreneurship and innovation

HAX's focus on climate, industrial independence, and healthcare challenges [ more ]

Beehiiv raised $33M, Teleskope raised $5M, The Rounds raised $18.3M in funding for NYC startups. [ more ]

Monad raised $225M in Venture funding led by Paradigm.

Adro secured $1.5M in Pre-Seed funding led by Era.

Bite received $9M in Series A funding led by Staley Capital. [ more ]

Proxima raised $12M in Series A funding for its predictive data intelligence platform for e-commerce brands.

Aligned Marketplace secured $8M in Seed funding for its membership network providing access to primary care for employees. [ more ]

Supply Wisdom raised $6.15M for third-party risk management in supply chains.

Intelligent Events secured $400K as a startup aiming to launch soon in the market. [ more ]

Brandtech Group raised $115M in Series C funding.

Pelago secured $58M in Series C funding for substance abuse treatment.

LineLeap raised $6.1M in recent funding for nightlife experiences. [ more ]

Elon Musk's competitor xAI is raising $6 billion with changing deal terms and high investor demand. [ more ]

Smaller companies can compete with tech giants like Google in travel planning using AI tools and personalized services. [ more ]

Successful startups need a mix of business-minded generalists and technical experts in founding teams for innovation and growth. [ more ]

Startups should leverage AI to drive innovation and attract investors.

AI technologies like machine learning, NLP, and computer vision can revolutionize product development in various industries. [ more ]

Startups ranked based on criteria like culture, employee satisfaction, and growth.

Top startups include ONE in Michigan and Coalition in San Francisco. [ more ]

Fabric raised $60M in Series A funding led by General Catalyst.

Qloo secured $25M in Series C funding led by AI Ventures. [ more ]

Seraphim Space is launching its second VC fund to invest in space tech startups, backed by major players in the aerospace sector. [ more ]

NASA's $11 billion Mars rock collection mission opens doors for startups in the space industry. [ more ]

Former SpaceX executives forming a new venture capital firm named Interlagos Capital in California. [ more ]

Elevator Ventures launched a 70M Venture Capital fund (EV II) focusing on Series A & B stage innovative companies.

The partnership with Elevator Ventures demonstrates a commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting startups in Fintech & Beyond Banking. [ more ]

Entrepreneurs can struggle with objectively valuing their ventures due to emotional attachment.

Ignoring operational, financial, and execution risks can lead to inaccurate valuations based on competitors. [ more ]

Ada Ventures focuses on investing in founders addressing inclusivity and diversity.

Ada Ventures has attracted LPs and founder investors, hitting $80 million for its second fund. [ more ]

Leverage your Zone of Influence to start a business in an industry you're familiar with.

Focus relentlessly on ONE goal, align all actions towards achieving it for business success. [ more ]

Investment in cybersecurity dropped 40% but is showing signs of recovery. Evolution Equity Partners launched a $1.1 billion cybersecurity and AI fund. [ more ]

AI startup Advocate aims to simplify federal government benefits application process using AI.

Startup founder Emilie Poteat discusses the potential of automating government benefits application with AI. [ more ]

Employees want help with benefits

Healthee aids in optimizing benefits and reducing healthcare costs. [ more ]

Finanshels aims to solve the high cost of hiring finance experts for SMEs, automate accounting tasks, and provide real-time insights for decision-making. [ more ]

Spreadsheets are becoming essential for data teams, but building data models can be time-consuming.

Quadratic is a startup that combines spreadsheets with popular data science tools like Python, Pandas, and SQL. [ more ]

JOIN is a rapidly growing HR-Tech startup in Europe with thousands of customers and job listings.

Frontend Guild at JOIN focuses on providing customers with a smooth UX and a rich UI experience through collaboration and innovative tools. [ more ]

Skåne Ventures launches with a €3 million fund for early-stage startups.

Collaboration between Skåne incubators aims to support entrepreneurship in the region. [ more ]

AI can uncover hidden signals in healthcare data, aiding in drug discovery.

Startups like Century Health are leveraging AI to analyze clinical data for new drug applications. [ more ]

Viam raised $45M in Series B funding for automation software.

Tennr secured $18M in Series A funding for a healthcare back-office automation platform. [ more ]

Coast raised $25M in Venture funding for their digital financial services platform.

Kemet Trading secured $5M in Venture funding for their digital assets derivatives trading platform. [ more ]

Ascent Platform raised $5.3M in Venture funding led by multiple investors.

Montauk Climate secured $8.5M in Venture funding led by Amplo. [ more ]

Raising capital involves complex choices like priced rounds, convertible notes, or SAFEs.

New founders may find fundraising terminology confusing and may benefit from events like Early Stage. [ more ]

Raising venture capital funding involves risk and realistic expectations. Embrace feedback and advice to increase chances of success. [ more ]

Variston, a Barcelona-based startup, has been identified as the source of malware used to target iPhones, Android devices, and PCs.

Variston's exploits included zero-days, meaning the software makers were unaware of the bugs at the time. [ more ]

.406 Ventures closed its fifth fund with $265 million in capital commitments.

The firm focuses on investing in healthcare, data and AI, and cybersecurity startups. [ more ]

WealthFeed raised $2M in Venture funding led by Thicket Ventures

Prosentry secured $3.2M from sixty-eight investors according to a recent SEC filing. [ more ]

AI deployment challenges persist, with many companies still in pilot stages.

New tools like Pienso aim to simplify AI deployment for non-technical users. [ more ]

Three new speakers announced for TechCrunch Early Stage event: Tobi Coker, Julia Neagu, Nabiha Saklayen

Importance of understanding TAM, SAM, and SOM in startups [ more ]

Venture capital requires founders to pitch to investors for funding, and making the fundraising process pain-free is valuable for both sides.

Building strong relationships with venture capitalists can streamline the fundraising process and lead to quicker capital raises. [ more ]

Shutting down startups is a lucrative business for companies specializing in this service.

Stripe's valuation increased by 30%, reaching $65 billion, affecting its IPO plans. [ more ]

Sorting out required features for an MVP is crucial to avoid wasted development cycles or launching with too little product.

James Currier of NFX will share insights on building MVPs at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 in Boston. [ more ]

Pronto Housing raised $3M in additional funding

PropelME offers a unique program for startups in the broadcast, media, and entertainment industries. [ more ]

Events shape venture capital trends

Interest rate hikes impacting startups and investors

Shift towards conservative investment strategies [ more ]

TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, 2-for-1 ticket offer ending soon

Event features top-tier speakers, networking opportunities, and sessions on key entrepreneurial topics. [ more ]

The data is current as of 2/21/24.

Only Non-NYC venture capital firms were considered. [ more ]

Frontnow uses Generative Artificial Intelligence for personalized B2B communication.

Entrepreneur in Residence position ideal for top-tier university students passionate about entrepreneurship. [ more ]

Rowad Nomou program supports startup founders with growth stage knowledge and external financing.

Courses like Rowad Nomou fill a global gap in entrepreneurial education for growth stages. [ more ]

Miami has a new tech hub called The Source, a Black-owned tech center that aims to develop local tech talent and support startups and small businesses.

The Source was founded by Ted Lucas, a Miami Gardens native and the founder of Slip-N-Slide Records, and Hilmon Sorey, a venture capitalist with experience investing in companies like Uber and Lyft. [ more ]

Startups often fail in their early years due to limited resources and competition with established brands.

Influencer partnerships and enhanced content marketing are two out-of-the-box marketing strategies startups can use to build brand recognition. [ more ]

Venture capital firms are switching their focus between AI and crypto, causing controversy

Ultiverse, a Singapore startup, is using AI in its crypto game production and publishing platform [ more ]