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2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.

Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]

The Mercury News

2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.

Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]

The Mercury News

2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.

Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]

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WIRED

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Artificial intelligence

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TechCrunch

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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 ]

TechCrunch

Artemis Fund has a fresh $36 million to back diverse founders solving 'big, hairy problems' | TechCrunch

Artemis Fund raised $36 million for diverse founders.

Artemis Fund's strategy focuses on providing support and advocating for female and diverse founders. [ more ]

TechCrunch

As VCs slow gaming investments, Frost Giant turns to community for fresh capital | TechCrunch

Video game industry revenue exceeded film box office revenue in the U.S.

Gaming startup Frost Giant turning to community for funding approach. [ more ]

TNW | Ecosystems

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The Mercury News

European startups

2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.

Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]

The Verge

Marketing

Where everyone's an influencer and everything's for sale

Videos on Flip mimic influencer content with a surreal twist.

Flip encourages viewers to purchase items through unconventional video tactics. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Venture

2023 was an 'extinction' level year for tech startups. Where did all the money go?

Venture capital funding for startups has fallen by more than half since last year, and the annual fundraising figure for 2023 is on pace to be the lowest since 2015.

Investors are choosing to put their money in less risky money markets instead of high-risk startups due to uncertainties in the economic environment. [ more ]

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