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Venture
fromFast Company
10 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
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Venture
fromFast Company
10 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
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
#ai
fromFortune
2 days ago
Startup companies

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

Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk Pushes 'Universal High Income' Checks as Ultimate Solution for AI Unemployment

Elon Musk advocates for Federal Universal High Income to address AI-induced unemployment and promote a future of abundance and zero inflation.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
11 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk Pushes 'Universal High Income' Checks as Ultimate Solution for AI Unemployment

Elon Musk advocates for Federal Universal High Income to address AI-induced unemployment and promote a future of abundance and zero inflation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
7 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
10 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.
fromFortune
3 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
Psychology
fromThe Verge
6 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.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
9 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.
Marketing
fromInc
17 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.
#amazon
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 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
3 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

I rated Tim Cook a 'loser' in 2013. He went on to make Apple the biggest winner and prove Silicon Valley wrong.

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple redefined success beyond founder-centric narratives, proving that non-founders can also create significant value.
#ai-marketing
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
13 hours ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
13 hours ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
#palantir
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
8 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the tech industry's role in national security and suggests reconsidering conscription in his new book summary.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
8 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the tech industry's role in national security and suggests reconsidering conscription in his new book summary.
Film
fromWIRED
5 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.
London startup
fromTNW | Business
19 hours ago

Revolut's IPO is two years away and it'll be in the US

Revolut's CEO announced a two-year timeline for the company's IPO, following significant regulatory milestones and a US bank charter application.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

The quiet loneliness of running your own company that nobody warns you about - Silicon Canals

Seventy-two percent of founders report mental health concerns, with isolation worsening as they succeed.
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.
#spacex
Science
fromFast Company
4 days ago

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX's IPO and satellite network faces significant scientific and logistical challenges, according to experts.
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.
Science
fromFast Company
4 days ago

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX's IPO and satellite network faces significant scientific and logistical challenges, according to experts.
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.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
7 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.
Business
fromFortune
15 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%.
Tech industry
fromFortune
9 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
11 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.
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.
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.
Careers
fromFortune
4 days ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
5 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.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 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
#oracle
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Oracle Price Prediction: How High Can The Tech Stock Go In 2026?

Oracle's stock has potential upside with a price target of $215.40, despite a year-to-date decline of 12.34%.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Buy, Sell, or Hold Oracle at $170?

Oracle's significant debt and revenue concentration raise concerns for new investors despite recent revenue growth and AI-driven recovery.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Oracle Price Prediction: How High Can The Tech Stock Go In 2026?

Oracle's stock has potential upside with a price target of $215.40, despite a year-to-date decline of 12.34%.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Buy, Sell, or Hold Oracle at $170?

Oracle's significant debt and revenue concentration raise concerns for new investors despite recent revenue growth and AI-driven recovery.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024, expecting $500,000 in sales in its first year after initial success.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
10 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.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
5 days ago

Anthropic has attracted investor offers at an $800 billion valuation

Anthropic's valuation has surged to $800 billion, driven by unprecedented revenue growth and enterprise adoption of its Claude models.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
5 days ago

Anthropic has attracted investor offers at an $800 billion valuation

Anthropic's valuation has surged to $800 billion, driven by unprecedented revenue growth and enterprise adoption of its Claude models.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

The Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Right Now

Following billionaire investors can provide insights into successful long-term stock investments.
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
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 hours ago

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.
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.
Business
fromFinbold
12 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.
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
#openai
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Startup companies

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
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.
Venture
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Private markets have soared to $10 trillion in AUM. But why have they underperformed public markets? | Fortune

The U.S. private markets are large but have underperformed public markets despite significant asset growth.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 days ago

a16z's Ben Horowitz sees 'AI anxiety' consuming Silicon Valley founders. Workers' fear of something else is killing adoption | Fortune

Two distinct AI anxieties exist: founders fear rapid change while workers fear replacement.
Venture
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
2 days ago

NVIDIA didn't invest in Xanadu, but it made its CEO a billionaire anyway

Christian Weedbrook became a billionaire as Xanadu's stock surged due to NVIDIA's announcements, not through any direct investment in Xanadu.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises | TechCrunch

Factory's key differentiator is its ability to switch between different foundation models, such as Anthropic's Claude or Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, enhancing its coding capabilities.
Venture
#fintech
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ramp is telling investors it is about to hit $1.4 billion in revenue a year, as the company prepares to go public

Ramp is projected to reach $1.4 billion in annual recurring revenue this quarter as it prepares for a potential IPO.
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
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
4 days ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Upstart Soars 14%, Affirm Climbs 7%: Two Fintech Disruptors Signal the Sector May Be Turning a Corner

Fintech lending stocks Upstart and Affirm show signs of recovery as investors reassess growth potential after significant declines in 2026.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ramp is telling investors it is about to hit $1.4 billion in revenue a year, as the company prepares to go public

Ramp is projected to reach $1.4 billion in annual recurring revenue this quarter as it prepares for a potential IPO.
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
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
4 days ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Upstart Soars 14%, Affirm Climbs 7%: Two Fintech Disruptors Signal the Sector May Be Turning a Corner

Fintech lending stocks Upstart and Affirm show signs of recovery as investors reassess growth potential after significant declines in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Is the $8 Trillion Opportunity VCs and Founders Can't Ignore

Healthspan—years lived in good health—represents the longevity market's primary opportunity, projected to reach $8 trillion by 2030, surpassing AI market growth and addressing the decade-long gap between lifespan and healthspan globally.
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
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report | TechCrunch

Fluidstack is negotiating a $1 billion funding round at an $18 billion valuation, following a significant partnership with Anthropic.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
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.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
1 month ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
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.
#ai-startups
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year - here they are | TechCrunch

Multiple startups achieved unicorn status in 2026, with AI semiconductors, autonomous systems, healthcare, crypto, and energy storage companies reaching $1 billion valuations.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

In the AI boom, startups are speedrunning unicorn status

AI startups are raising capital so frequently that many exceed unicorn valuations before publication, forcing them off future unicorn lists.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year - here they are | TechCrunch

Multiple startups achieved unicorn status in 2026, with AI semiconductors, autonomous systems, healthcare, crypto, and energy storage companies reaching $1 billion valuations.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

In the AI boom, startups are speedrunning unicorn status

AI startups are raising capital so frequently that many exceed unicorn valuations before publication, forcing them off future unicorn lists.
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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Build a High-Growth Company Without Silicon Valley's Capital or Hype

Founders should build companies tailored to local constraints, leveraging local expertise and industries instead of copying Silicon Valley's playbook.
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