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Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $2.5 million to a pro-Donald Trump super PAC

Major business figures are significantly funding the pro-Trump PAC, 'Right for America', indicating a strong financial push for Trump's 2024 campaign.
#donald-trump

Billionaires are endorsing Trump but is that a bad bargain for them?

Growing business support for Trump, including billionaires and VC, raises concern about potential consequences and threats to democracy.
from www.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Some Prominent Silicon Valley Investors Shift to the Right

Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are increasingly moving towards right-leaning political views due to frustrations with Biden and Democrats.
from Coindesk
3 months ago

'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto

Silicon Valley figures support Trump for crypto benefits.

Billionaires are endorsing Trump but is that a bad bargain for them?

Growing business support for Trump, including billionaires and VC, raises concern about potential consequences and threats to democracy.

Some Prominent Silicon Valley Investors Shift to the Right

Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are increasingly moving towards right-leaning political views due to frustrations with Biden and Democrats.

'It's a Bitcoin Play': Mark Cuban Says Silicon Valley's Embrace of Trump Revolves Around Crypto

Silicon Valley figures support Trump for crypto benefits.
moredonald-trump
#kamala-harris

Here's Silicon Valley's wish list for a Kamala Harris administration

Venture capitalists support Kamala Harris for her stance on women's rights, climate change, and a favorable approach to the startup industry.

Inside the VC network that's gone all in for Kamala Harris

Silicon Valley venture capitalists rally behind Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, raising funds and support through VCs for Kamala group.

Tech Investors Are the Latest to Zoom for Harris

Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are organizing and fundraising for Kamala Harris's campaign, leveraging their influence and connections in the tech industry.

Meet the Silicon Valley billionaires, founders, and investors backing Kamala Harris

VCsForKamala supported by over 100 venture capitalists amid Silicon Valley split towards Trump.

Marc Cuban, Reid Hoffman lead venture capital push for Harris: 'Not all VCs have turned MAGA'

Over 215 venture capitalists support Kamala Harris's campaign, emphasizing a pro-business and pro-democracy stance amidst a divided Silicon Valley.

More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris

More than 100 venture capitalists pledge support for Vice President Kamala Harris in response to tech leaders' election splintering.

Here's Silicon Valley's wish list for a Kamala Harris administration

Venture capitalists support Kamala Harris for her stance on women's rights, climate change, and a favorable approach to the startup industry.

Inside the VC network that's gone all in for Kamala Harris

Silicon Valley venture capitalists rally behind Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, raising funds and support through VCs for Kamala group.

Tech Investors Are the Latest to Zoom for Harris

Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are organizing and fundraising for Kamala Harris's campaign, leveraging their influence and connections in the tech industry.

Meet the Silicon Valley billionaires, founders, and investors backing Kamala Harris

VCsForKamala supported by over 100 venture capitalists amid Silicon Valley split towards Trump.

Marc Cuban, Reid Hoffman lead venture capital push for Harris: 'Not all VCs have turned MAGA'

Over 215 venture capitalists support Kamala Harris's campaign, emphasizing a pro-business and pro-democracy stance amidst a divided Silicon Valley.

More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris

More than 100 venture capitalists pledge support for Vice President Kamala Harris in response to tech leaders' election splintering.
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AI chip startup Groq rakes in $640M to grow LPU cloud

Venture capitalists invest heavily in Groq, enabling its transition to AI infrastructure-as-a-service provider and securing $640 million funding for its inference cloud.
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from New York Post
5 months ago
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Silicon Valley investors embrace Trump after years of leaning left: 'Impossible to support Biden'

Some Silicon Valley venture capitalists are turning against President Biden and looking to support Trump, due to dissatisfaction with policies and regulations.

Silicon Valley wants unfettered control of the tech market. That's why it's cosying up to Trump | Evgeny Morozov

Venture capitalists are now supporting Trump due to Democrats' tougher stance on Silicon Valley, despite historically holding progressive beliefs.

Silicon Valley investors embrace Trump after years of leaning left: 'Impossible to support Biden'

Some Silicon Valley venture capitalists are turning against President Biden and looking to support Trump, due to dissatisfaction with policies and regulations.

Silicon Valley wants unfettered control of the tech market. That's why it's cosying up to Trump | Evgeny Morozov

Venture capitalists are now supporting Trump due to Democrats' tougher stance on Silicon Valley, despite historically holding progressive beliefs.
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'DePIN' Is Venture Capitalists' Latest Crypto Obsession. Can It Match the Hype?

Venture capitalists investing billions in DePIN sector, facing challenge of limited customers and demand.
#startup-funding

Understanding the 6 Different Types of Startup Funding | Entrepreneur

Venture capitalists are not the primary source of funding for early-stage startups.
Accelerators and incubators offer mentorship, advice, resources, and network access to startups.

Why some VCs are pulling back from Europe, Google's AI push, and who is the CEO of Byju's? | TechCrunch

Stocks and crypto prices are mixed globally, big earnings week ahead with companies like Zoom and Salesforce reporting.
U.S.-based venture capitalists face challenges in Europe, Interview Kickstart successfully self-funded before venture capital funding.

Understanding the 6 Different Types of Startup Funding | Entrepreneur

Venture capitalists are not the primary source of funding for early-stage startups.
Accelerators and incubators offer mentorship, advice, resources, and network access to startups.

Why some VCs are pulling back from Europe, Google's AI push, and who is the CEO of Byju's? | TechCrunch

Stocks and crypto prices are mixed globally, big earnings week ahead with companies like Zoom and Salesforce reporting.
U.S.-based venture capitalists face challenges in Europe, Interview Kickstart successfully self-funded before venture capital funding.
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Inside tech billionaires' push to reshape San Francisco politics: a hostile takeover'

Tech billionaires and venture capitalists have built a political-influence machine in San Francisco to shape the city's policies.
Prominent tech and venture capital leaders have invested at least $5.7m into reshaping San Francisco's policies in the past six years.
They have created a network of interlocking non-profits, dark-money groups, and political action committees to obscure the true scale of their involvement.

Can crypto's recent wins resurrect venture interest? | TechCrunch

Crypto markets are showing signs of a rebound, with increased spot trading volumes and appreciation in token values.
Despite positive market trends, venture capitalists' interest in web3 startups has declined in Q4 2023.
#investment

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.

Could Sam Altman really be unfired?

Investors are trying to bring Sam Altman back as CEO of OpenAI, despite his recent firing.
Venture capitalists are willing to take extreme measures to protect their investments and maximize returns.
The possibility of Altman returning as CEO suggests that the money behind OpenAI believes he is the best person to grow the company's value.

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.

Could Sam Altman really be unfired?

Investors are trying to bring Sam Altman back as CEO of OpenAI, despite his recent firing.
Venture capitalists are willing to take extreme measures to protect their investments and maximize returns.
The possibility of Altman returning as CEO suggests that the money behind OpenAI believes he is the best person to grow the company's value.
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Daniel Lurie Has Now Spent More Than $1 Million in SF Mayoral Race

Daniels Lurie's mayoral campaign is heavily funded by family and venture capitalists, while outspending other candidates significantly.
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