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GPTZero's founders, still in their 20s, have a profitable AI detection startup, millions in the bank and a new $10M Series A | TechCrunch

GPTZero skyrocketed into profitability within a year and a half, secure a $10 million preemptive Series A funding, and experiencing rapid growth.

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have picked the first 18 startups for their $100M fund | TechCrunch

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic are actively investing in AI startups with their new $100 million fund, focusing on practical applications and future innovations.

GPTZero's founders, still in their 20s, have a profitable AI detection startup, millions in the bank and a new $10M Series A | TechCrunch

GPTZero skyrocketed into profitability within a year and a half, secure a $10 million preemptive Series A funding, and experiencing rapid growth.

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have picked the first 18 startups for their $100M fund | TechCrunch

Menlo Ventures and Anthropic are actively investing in AI startups with their new $100 million fund, focusing on practical applications and future innovations.
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#ipo

China's autonomous vehicle startup WeRide prepares for a US IPO | TechCrunch

WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, is preparing for a U.S. public debut with a $50 million offering of American Depository Receipts (ADRs).

ServiceTitan could be the first of many 'dirty' term-sheet IPOs, VCs believe | TechCrunch

ServiceTitan's IPO filing may signal increased transparency and scrutiny in the delayed IPO market of late-stage tech companies.

China's autonomous vehicle startup WeRide prepares for a US IPO | TechCrunch

WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, is preparing for a U.S. public debut with a $50 million offering of American Depository Receipts (ADRs).

ServiceTitan could be the first of many 'dirty' term-sheet IPOs, VCs believe | TechCrunch

ServiceTitan's IPO filing may signal increased transparency and scrutiny in the delayed IPO market of late-stage tech companies.
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#entrepreneurship

Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Consider if VC funding is truly necessary before seeking it
Prioritize storytelling in your pitch over prototypes and business plans

Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Ask why you need VC funding and if it is necessary, focus on story and personal connection, not just business elements in pitching.

How we built our bootstrapped startup different and sold it for $40M. (Hint: We ignored some myths)

Entrepreneurial success often differs from the typical startup mythology of massive funding rounds and Silicon Valley moves.

The app gold rush 'is kind of over,' Procreate CEO says. Here's his advice if you're thinking of making an app.

Current VC funding for apps has significantly decreased, making market entry challenging for new startups.
Aspiring app founders are encouraged to take bold risks and create unique solutions rather than follow existing trends.

New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising | TechCrunch

Most unicorns have 'underdog' founders like immigrants, women, or people of color.
Market to invest in potential unicorn companies is fragmented, with no obvious monopoly at seed stage for VCs.

Tyler Tringas - Investing in Bootstrapped SaaS

Bootstrapped businesses can still take investment money for alignment purposes.
Calm Company Fund focuses on helping niche software businesses prioritize calm and profitability over hypergrowth.

Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Consider if VC funding is truly necessary before seeking it
Prioritize storytelling in your pitch over prototypes and business plans

Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Ask why you need VC funding and if it is necessary, focus on story and personal connection, not just business elements in pitching.

How we built our bootstrapped startup different and sold it for $40M. (Hint: We ignored some myths)

Entrepreneurial success often differs from the typical startup mythology of massive funding rounds and Silicon Valley moves.

The app gold rush 'is kind of over,' Procreate CEO says. Here's his advice if you're thinking of making an app.

Current VC funding for apps has significantly decreased, making market entry challenging for new startups.
Aspiring app founders are encouraged to take bold risks and create unique solutions rather than follow existing trends.

New study of unicorn founders finds most are 'underdogs,' and female founders are rising | TechCrunch

Most unicorns have 'underdog' founders like immigrants, women, or people of color.
Market to invest in potential unicorn companies is fragmented, with no obvious monopoly at seed stage for VCs.

Tyler Tringas - Investing in Bootstrapped SaaS

Bootstrapped businesses can still take investment money for alignment purposes.
Calm Company Fund focuses on helping niche software businesses prioritize calm and profitability over hypergrowth.
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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is reportedly fundraising for a new AI startup | TechCrunch

Mira Murati is raising VC funding for an AI startup after leaving OpenAI, aiming for over $100 million in investment.
#blockchain

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/3/2024

New funding rounds highlight strong investor interest in NYC startups, particularly in fintech, AI, and blockchain sectors. Recent totals signal a healthy venture capital landscape.

The crypto market right now is a fake boom economy built on VC money and parties

The current crypto market shows a stark contrast between extravagant spending on events and the financial struggles of many projects.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/3/2024

New funding rounds highlight strong investor interest in NYC startups, particularly in fintech, AI, and blockchain sectors. Recent totals signal a healthy venture capital landscape.

The crypto market right now is a fake boom economy built on VC money and parties

The current crypto market shows a stark contrast between extravagant spending on events and the financial struggles of many projects.
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UK VC Balderton announces 1.1B in new funds - Silicon Canals

Balderton Capital secured $1.3B to support European tech entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, attributing success to Europe's evolving tech ecosystem and impressive fund performance.
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Flint Capital raises a $160M through an unusual fund-raising strategy | TechCrunch

Flint Capital closed $160 million fund, focusing on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health with a unique strategy attracting IT entrepreneurs as limited partners.

Icelandic VC closes $87M fund as country's startup scene comes of age

Frumtak Ventures has closed an $87M fund for Icelandic startups, focusing on AI, software, and deeptech, aiming to become global market leaders.
Iceland's tech ecosystem, particularly the venture capital scene, is gaining international attention due to a skilled workforce and infrastructure supportive of investment.

Flint Capital raises a $160M through an unusual fund-raising strategy | TechCrunch

Flint Capital closed $160 million fund, focusing on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health with a unique strategy attracting IT entrepreneurs as limited partners.

Icelandic VC closes $87M fund as country's startup scene comes of age

Frumtak Ventures has closed an $87M fund for Icelandic startups, focusing on AI, software, and deeptech, aiming to become global market leaders.
Iceland's tech ecosystem, particularly the venture capital scene, is gaining international attention due to a skilled workforce and infrastructure supportive of investment.
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UK's travel platform Lovetovisit bags 3.7M - Silicon Canals

Lovetovisit secured £3.2M in VC funding to support growth.
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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/23/2024

Headway raised $100M in Series D funding and has a total of $325.5M in reported equity funding.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/29/2024

Gameto raised $33M in Series B funding for women's reproductive health and infertility.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/24/2024

UserHub raised $3.2M in Pre-Seed funding, Turnkey secured $15M in Series A funding, and MatchaBar got $900K in funding.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/23/2024

Headway raised $100M in Series D funding and has a total of $325.5M in reported equity funding.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/29/2024

Gameto raised $33M in Series B funding for women's reproductive health and infertility.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/24/2024

UserHub raised $3.2M in Pre-Seed funding, Turnkey secured $15M in Series A funding, and MatchaBar got $900K in funding.
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3 things Black founders need right now

VC funding should be viewed as a means, not an end, for Black tech founders to thrive and sustain their businesses.

My Startup Couldn't Raise VC Funding, So We Became Profitable. Here's How We Did It - And How You Can Too. | Entrepreneur

Startup survival is tough; VC funding is uncertain. Profitability crucial for growth amidst declining investment.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/8/2024

Dandi secured $1.3M in Pre-Seed funding for its fertility care platform, led by Tiferes Ventures.
#cybersecurity

Endpoint security startup NinjaOne lands $231.5M at $1.9B valuation | TechCrunch

VC funding to cybersecurity startups dropped significantly in 2023 compared to previous years.
NinjaOne, an IT platform for endpoint management, raised $231.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Iconiq Growth.

Rubrik's shares climb 20% in its public debut | TechCrunch

Rubrik debuts on NYSE at $38 a share, exceeding its target range, with a fully diluted valuation of $6.6 billion.

Endpoint security startup NinjaOne lands $231.5M at $1.9B valuation | TechCrunch

VC funding to cybersecurity startups dropped significantly in 2023 compared to previous years.
NinjaOne, an IT platform for endpoint management, raised $231.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Iconiq Growth.

Rubrik's shares climb 20% in its public debut | TechCrunch

Rubrik debuts on NYSE at $38 a share, exceeding its target range, with a fully diluted valuation of $6.6 billion.
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Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in March 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now

Amsterdam is the third-ranked startup ecosystem in Europe after London and Berlin.
Amsterdam has witnessed a significant surge in VC funding for startups, with a substantial amount of investment flowing in from foreign investors.

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The power imbalance in traditional VC funding can lead to conflicting interests between investors and entrepreneurs.
The Calm Company fund offers a unique approach by supporting bootstrappers without compromising their independence.

1991 Ventures in London joins the growing list of VCs aimed at Ukrainian startups | TechCrunch

UK-based limited partners Venrex and Samos Investments are backing the launch of 1991 Ventures to invest in Ukrainian startups.
1991 Ventures, founded by Ukrainian brothers Denis and Viktor Gursky, aims to create a pipeline of high-quality deal flow for startups in Ukraine and Central Eastern Europe.

Ramp CEO says the fintech startup is just scratching the surface

Fintech startups raised over $350 million in VC funding from 2019-2023
Eric Glyman believes the industry has massive untapped market potential

How can startups raise funds in this shitty economical climate? 3 investors share their insider tips

Europe had a tough year in 2023 for VC exit value, TNW Conference 2024 is focusing on funding startups, investors shared insights on investing.

Dili wants to automate due diligence with AI | TechCrunch

Investment professionals seek streamlined due diligence processes
Dili automates investment due diligence and portfolio management for private equity and VC firms

UK AI startups are now worth $256B, says report

UK-based AI startups worth $256bn, leading in Europe's VC funding.

U.S. startup funding is up, but number of deals is down

U.S. startups received more VC funding in Q2 2024, but the number of startups receiving funding was lower due to a few giant AI deals skewing the data.

Deep tech startups with very technical CEOs raise larger rounds, research finds | TechCrunch

Benchmarks crucial for deep tech founders lacking startup network

Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU

The Netherlands leads the EU as the number one startup ecosystem, with significant growth, several unicorns, and strong funding.
London remains at the top in Europe with a high ecosystem value, numerous unicorns, and substantial VC investments.
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