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Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

'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. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

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. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Startup companies

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. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

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. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Venture

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. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Venture

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. [ more ]
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