#venture-capital
#venture-capital

How Gen AI Could Disrupt SaaS-and Change the Companies that Use It

Software-driven companies are set to revolutionize various industries, emphasizing the need for digital transformation.

fromFuturism

5 hours ago

A Billionaire Is Buying Entire Businesses and Converting Them to Run With AI

Private equity, commonly known as 'termite capitalism,' reflects an industry focused on extractive strategies with detrimental effects on employees and communities.

fromPractical Ecommerce

Intellectual property law

Startup companies

Books on Startups, Founders, Investors

fromThe IP Law Blog

23 hours ago

The Briefing: Who Owns Jack Nicklaus? Lessons for The Creator Economy From a Brand Battle

Celebrity brands require strict control over personal rights.

Lack of rights can lead to competition from founders.

Investors should scrutinize legal documents thoroughly.

Tech industry

fromHarvard Business Review

How Gen AI Could Disrupt SaaS-and Change the Companies that Use It

Software-driven companies are set to revolutionize various industries, emphasizing the need for digital transformation.

fromFuturism

5 hours ago

A Billionaire Is Buying Entire Businesses and Converting Them to Run With AI

Private equity, commonly known as 'termite capitalism,' reflects an industry focused on extractive strategies with detrimental effects on employees and communities.

fromPractical Ecommerce

Startup companies

Books on Startups, Founders, Investors

more#business-strategy

#ai-startups

fromIT Pro

'The AI boom has fueled a wave of overfunded startups that look healthy on the surface': Cash is flowing into AI startups, but investors have warned of the rise of 'zombiecorns' as companies struggle with revenue growth

Venture capital flows increasingly favor AI startups, raising concerns for non-AI sectors.

Growth hacking

Why investing in growth-stage AI startups is getting riskier and more complicated | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly growing, creating new opportunities and risks for investors.

What is a 'zombiecorn'? AI companies are bleeding these startups dry of VC funding

AI startups dominate VC funding, leaving other sectors struggling for investment.

There is a significant increase in AI-focused venture funds, doubling within five years.

Startup companies

AI startups take to the stage to pitch their companies to a panel of judges | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

European startups

Bat VC launches $100 million fund to back US and Indian AI startups

fromIT Pro

'The AI boom has fueled a wave of overfunded startups that look healthy on the surface': Cash is flowing into AI startups, but investors have warned of the rise of 'zombiecorns' as companies struggle with revenue growth

Venture capital flows increasingly favor AI startups, raising concerns for non-AI sectors.

Growth hacking

Why investing in growth-stage AI startups is getting riskier and more complicated | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly growing, creating new opportunities and risks for investors.

What is a 'zombiecorn'? AI companies are bleeding these startups dry of VC funding

AI startups dominate VC funding, leaving other sectors struggling for investment.

There is a significant increase in AI-focused venture funds, doubling within five years.

Startup companies

AI startups take to the stage to pitch their companies to a panel of judges | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

The US is reviewing Benchmark's investment into Chinese AI startup Manus | TechCrunch

European startups

Bat VC launches $100 million fund to back US and Indian AI startups

Athena Capital announces new board, headlined by Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn joins Athena Capital's advisory board to focus on wealth growth while balancing her Olympic comeback.

The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors of 2025

Seed investors are crucial in transforming abstract ideas into successful companies, but face growing challenges amid changing venture capital landscapes.

Gokul Rajaram believes seed investing is a 'marathon.' Here's how that's helped him notch top deals.

Gokul Rajaram emphasizes the importance of exceptional founders in startups, asserting that they can transform mediocre ideas and markets.

Mercury's CEO formalizes bets on early-stage founders with a $26M fund | TechCrunch

Immad Akhund launches a $26 million fund to support early-stage startups, formalizing years of angel investing.

European startups

Amid Greek tech boom, a prominent seed-stage firm locks down 75 million | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Startup Battlefield 200: Only 3 days left to apply | TechCrunch

Startup companies

In a good sign for consumer internet startups, Creator Ventures raises $45M | TechCrunch

The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors of 2025

Seed investors are crucial in transforming abstract ideas into successful companies, but face growing challenges amid changing venture capital landscapes.

Gokul Rajaram believes seed investing is a 'marathon.' Here's how that's helped him notch top deals.

Gokul Rajaram emphasizes the importance of exceptional founders in startups, asserting that they can transform mediocre ideas and markets.

Mercury's CEO formalizes bets on early-stage founders with a $26M fund | TechCrunch

Immad Akhund launches a $26 million fund to support early-stage startups, formalizing years of angel investing.

European startups

Amid Greek tech boom, a prominent seed-stage firm locks down 75 million | TechCrunch

Startup companies

Startup Battlefield 200: Only 3 days left to apply | TechCrunch

Startup companies

In a good sign for consumer internet startups, Creator Ventures raises $45M | TechCrunch

more#entrepreneurship

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/29/2025

NYC startups are securing significant venture funding, with Datafold, Revise Robotics, and Henry Capital leading recent rounds.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/14/2025

NYC startups are actively securing funding, with FlexPoint raising $12M and Aboard raising $5M.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/5/2025

Vivrelle raised $62M in Series C funding, totaling $131M raised so far.

VersiFi secured $10.8M in funding, bringing total equity funding to $20.8M.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/29/2025

NYC startups are securing significant venture funding, with Datafold, Revise Robotics, and Henry Capital leading recent rounds.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/14/2025

NYC startups are actively securing funding, with FlexPoint raising $12M and Aboard raising $5M.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/5/2025

Vivrelle raised $62M in Series C funding, totaling $131M raised so far.

VersiFi secured $10.8M in funding, bringing total equity funding to $20.8M.

more#nyc-startups

#artificial-intelligence

It's not your imagination: AI is speeding up the pace of change | TechCrunch

AI adoption is occurring at an unprecedented speed and scale compared to previous technological revolutions.

fromtherealdeal.com

NYC startup

Tech companies are back in the Manhattan office market

Non-profit organizations

OpenAI's nonprofit mission fades further into the rearview

Startup companies

Meet the 10 AI startup unicorns with tiny teams

European startups

Build, don't bind: Accel's Sonali De Rycker on Europe's AI crossroads | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips | TechCrunch

It's not your imagination: AI is speeding up the pace of change | TechCrunch

AI adoption is occurring at an unprecedented speed and scale compared to previous technological revolutions.

fromtherealdeal.com

Tech companies are back in the Manhattan office market

OpenAI's significant fundraising leads to increased office leasing in Manhattan amid a tech resurgence.

Non-profit organizations

OpenAI's nonprofit mission fades further into the rearview

OpenAI's transition to a public benefit company allows unlimited profits for shareholders while maintaining a nonprofit parent structure.

Meet the 10 AI startup unicorns with tiny teams

AI enables startups to operate with minimal teams while achieving significant valuations.

Build, don't bind: Accel's Sonali De Rycker on Europe's AI crossroads | TechCrunch

Europe has the necessary components for AI innovation but struggles with regulatory obstacles.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips | TechCrunch

fromTNW | Future-Of-Work

3 days ago

Tech leaders slam 'unbelievably toxic' calls for 7-day work weeks

Calling on founders to work insane hours nonstop is just bad advice. Even sprinters don't sprint all the time - rest and reflection is just as important as putting in the work.

European startups

#ai-investment

fromBusiness Matters

AI cash boom masks rise of 'zombiecorns' as funding gaps widen in startup ecosystem

AI investments dominate venture capital, creating a disparity that starves non-AI startups of capital.

European startups

North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Humain planning $10B VC fund to invest in US, European and Asian startups | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Matters

AI cash boom masks rise of 'zombiecorns' as funding gaps widen in startup ecosystem

AI investments dominate venture capital, creating a disparity that starves non-AI startups of capital.

European startups

North America takes the bulk of AI VC investments, despite tough political environment | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Humain planning $10B VC fund to invest in US, European and Asian startups | TechCrunch

more#ai-investment

#startups

The new face of professional networking isn't human

AI tools are transforming professional networking by improving matchmaking and making it more efficient.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/20/2025

NYC startups are actively securing venture capital funding, exemplified by Button Finance's recent $5M raise.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/6/2025

Several NYC startups secured significant funding, showcasing a vibrant venture capital scene in May 2025.

Amsterdam's Keen Venture Partners secures 40M from EIF

The EIF's investment in Keen Venture Partners marks a significant step in strengthening Europe's defence and security technology sector.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/28/2025

NYC startups are raising significant venture funding with notable rounds for Rillet and Superblocks.

The health tech sector is attracting venture capital for innovative mental health solutions.

AI is a major focus area in venture capital, as illustrated by Averi and Superblocks' funding.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/22/2025

Siro and Clair secured significant Series B funding to enhance AI-driven sales and payment solutions for their target markets.

The new face of professional networking isn't human

AI tools are transforming professional networking by improving matchmaking and making it more efficient.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/20/2025

NYC startups are actively securing venture capital funding, exemplified by Button Finance's recent $5M raise.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/6/2025

Several NYC startups secured significant funding, showcasing a vibrant venture capital scene in May 2025.

Amsterdam's Keen Venture Partners secures 40M from EIF

The EIF's investment in Keen Venture Partners marks a significant step in strengthening Europe's defence and security technology sector.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/28/2025

NYC startups are raising significant venture funding with notable rounds for Rillet and Superblocks.

The health tech sector is attracting venture capital for innovative mental health solutions.

AI is a major focus area in venture capital, as illustrated by Averi and Superblocks' funding.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/22/2025

Siro and Clair secured significant Series B funding to enhance AI-driven sales and payment solutions for their target markets.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/8/2025

Inductive Bio raised $25M in Series A funding to advance AI drug discovery, highlighting trends in venture funding.

Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch

Adaptation Ventures aims to address funding challenges for startups in the disability tech sector.

New York-focused VC Work-Bench has raised a fresh $160M | TechCrunch

Work-Bench has raised a $160 million Fund IV to invest in seed-stage enterprise software companies in NYC.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/2/2025

Prepared raises $80M in Series C funding for AI emergency response systems.

LM Studio secures $19.3M for local AI toolkit development.

Aiera raises $17.5M, totaling $32.5M for investment insights platform.

Eventual closes $5M funding for climate risk insurance platform.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/15/2025

Recent funding rounds in NYC startups include Blank Street's $21M and Cartwheel's $10M, showcasing the vibrant investment landscape.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/13/2025

Several NYC startups secured significant funding on 5/13/2025, highlighting growing interest in healthcare tech and sustainable products.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/8/2025

Inductive Bio raised $25M in Series A funding to advance AI drug discovery, highlighting trends in venture funding.

Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch

Adaptation Ventures aims to address funding challenges for startups in the disability tech sector.

New York-focused VC Work-Bench has raised a fresh $160M | TechCrunch

Work-Bench has raised a $160 million Fund IV to invest in seed-stage enterprise software companies in NYC.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/2/2025

Prepared raises $80M in Series C funding for AI emergency response systems.

LM Studio secures $19.3M for local AI toolkit development.

Aiera raises $17.5M, totaling $32.5M for investment insights platform.

Eventual closes $5M funding for climate risk insurance platform.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/15/2025

Recent funding rounds in NYC startups include Blank Street's $21M and Cartwheel's $10M, showcasing the vibrant investment landscape.

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/13/2025

Several NYC startups secured significant funding on 5/13/2025, highlighting growing interest in healthcare tech and sustainable products.

Chime, last valued at $25B, aims for $11B in upcoming IPO | TechCrunch

Chime is set for a potentially successful IPO in 2025, with a price range indicating an $11.2 billion market cap.

#business-transformation

Healthcare

General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja is trying to redefine venture capital - and baffling the industry

General Catalyst's move into healthcare reflects a shift from traditional venture capital towards a broader investment and transformation strategy.

6 days ago

Early AI investor Elad Gil finds his next big bet: AI-powered rollups | TechCrunch

Elad Gil is leveraging AI to transform traditional businesses and scale them through acquisition strategies.

Healthcare

General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja is trying to redefine venture capital - and baffling the industry

General Catalyst's move into healthcare reflects a shift from traditional venture capital towards a broader investment and transformation strategy.

more#business-transformation

6 days ago

Early AI investor Elad Gil finds his next big bet: AI-powered rollups | TechCrunch

Elad Gil is leveraging AI to transform traditional businesses and scale them through acquisition strategies.

Zeal Capital Partners announces close of $82M Fund II | TechCrunch

Zeal Capital Partners closed its second fund at $82 million to invest in early-stage companies with a focus on fintech, healthcare, and future of work.

VC firm Insight Partners confirms personal data stolen during January hack | TechCrunch

Insight Partners will notify affected individuals about a significant data breach involving personal information theft.

European startups

Amsterdam's TIN Capital bags 15M from Dutch investors

fromTheregister

European startups

Insight Partners fears secret financial info cyber-stolen

Tech industry

SCI Semiconductor raises 3M: Co-founder Haydn Povey on building world's first memory-safe chip to combat rising cyberattacks - Silicon Canals

Venture

VC firm Insight Partners confirms personal data stolen during January hack | TechCrunch

Insight Partners will notify affected individuals about a significant data breach involving personal information theft.

European startups

Amsterdam's TIN Capital bags 15M from Dutch investors

fromTheregister

European startups

Insight Partners fears secret financial info cyber-stolen

Tech industry

SCI Semiconductor raises 3M: Co-founder Haydn Povey on building world's first memory-safe chip to combat rising cyberattacks - Silicon Canals

Startup companies

In 2025, venture capital can't pretend everything is fine any more

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Marketing tech

Builder.ai collapse exposes dangers of 'FOMO investing' in AI

Startup companies

How Rudina Seseri stays ahead of the investing curve by being on the 'bleeding edge' of all things AI

Rudina Seseri identifies AI-native companies as those whose architecture is built around machine intelligence from inception, not just retrofitted.

Marketing tech

In a chilly funding market, a VC explains why legal tech is 'as hot as you can humanly imagine'

Legal-tech funding reached $999 million in 2025, indicating a robust sector amidst a global venture market slowdown.

fromPivot to AI

In 2025, venture capital can't pretend everything is fine any more

Venture capital is facing systemic challenges, with AI being the last hope for revival centered around OpenAI.

Marketing tech

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

Builder.ai collapse exposes dangers of 'FOMO investing' in AI

Builder.ai's collapse underscores the hazards of FOMO investing in the tech sector, especially regarding inflated AI valuations.

Startup companies

How Rudina Seseri stays ahead of the investing curve by being on the 'bleeding edge' of all things AI

Marketing tech

In a chilly funding market, a VC explains why legal tech is 'as hot as you can humanly imagine'

more#ai

#investment-trends

fromwww.mercurynews.com

It's never been harder to make it in venture capital

Emerging venture capital firms are facing significant fundraising challenges due to economic uncertainty.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European startups

This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that's still very unusual | TechCrunch

Startup companies

2023/24 EIS, SEIS and VCT investments: through good times and bad - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromwww.mercurynews.com

It's never been harder to make it in venture capital

Emerging venture capital firms are facing significant fundraising challenges due to economic uncertainty.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European startups

This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that's still very unusual | TechCrunch

Startup companies

2023/24 EIS, SEIS and VCT investments: through good times and bad - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

more#investment-trends

Sara Deshpande brings 'tough love' to seed investing - and why she's not backing down in a turbulent market

Sara Deshpande emphasizes direct, constructive feedback when mentoring startups, prioritizing consumer-centric problem-solving to foster innovation.

fromMedCity News

Startup companies

3 Health Investors Share Their Most Controversial Industry Takes - MedCity News

Sara Deshpande brings 'tough love' to seed investing - and why she's not backing down in a turbulent market

Sara Deshpande emphasizes direct, constructive feedback when mentoring startups, prioritizing consumer-centric problem-solving to foster innovation.

fromMedCity News

Startup companies

3 Health Investors Share Their Most Controversial Industry Takes - MedCity News

more#ai-in-healthcare

In a crowded VC landscape, Elizabeth Weil's Scribble Ventures shows that networks still matter | TechCrunch

Scribble Ventures successfully raised $80 million, showcasing the importance of strong networks in a challenging venture capital landscape.

How Donald Trump Jr. is cashing in on his dad's presidency

Donald Trump Jr. joined an investment startup focused on 'anti-woke' businesses and quickly secured valuable partnerships, raising conflict of interest concerns.

European startups

Final Frontier launches 4.5M fund backed by former Danish PM

NYC startup

South Loop Ventures closes $21M fund in Houston to build up local tech ecosystem | TechCrunch

NYC startup

Kapor Capital's managing partner Ulili Onovakpuri is leaving the firm | TechCrunch

US politics

How Donald Trump Jr. is cashing in on his dad's presidency

Donald Trump Jr. joined an investment startup focused on 'anti-woke' businesses and quickly secured valuable partnerships, raising conflict of interest concerns.

European startups

Final Frontier launches 4.5M fund backed by former Danish PM

NYC startup

South Loop Ventures closes $21M fund in Houston to build up local tech ecosystem | TechCrunch

NYC startup

Kapor Capital's managing partner Ulili Onovakpuri is leaving the firm | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Ninja Deep Research: The AI Agent Everyone Can Actually Start Using Now | HackerNoon

Marketing tech

Check out the 14-slide pitch deck agentic AI startup Sweep used to raise $22.5 million from Insight Partners

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Artificial intelligence

Ninja Deep Research: The AI Agent Everyone Can Actually Start Using Now | HackerNoon

Marketing tech

Check out the 14-slide pitch deck agentic AI startup Sweep used to raise $22.5 million from Insight Partners

Startup companies

Redpoint raises $650M three years after its last big early-stage fund | TechCrunch

European startups

Danish VC PSV Tech launches Fund II to accelerate deep tech innovation in the Nordics - Silicon Canals

Startup companies

Redpoint raises $650M three years after its last big early-stage fund | TechCrunch

European startups

Danish VC PSV Tech launches Fund II to accelerate deep tech innovation in the Nordics - Silicon Canals

more#early-stage-funding

UX design

fromMedium

Skipping Figma, human after all, Figma grid, accessibility as an afterthought

Effective communication of design intent can be enhanced by choosing the right tools over traditional methods.

San Francisco 49ers

fromPadailypost

49ers selling minority stake to three venture capitalists

The York family is selling 6.2% of the 49ers to raise funds, valuing the team at $8 billion.

Prague's Rockaway Ventures closes second fund at 55M

Rockaway Ventures II closed at nearly â¬55M, focusing on tech startups in energy, defense, and dual-use technologies.

fromHackernoon

6 years ago

Top 3 Metrics to Avoid Buying Crypto at the Top | HackerNoon

This series is for those who want to think for themselves, not blindly follow crypto "experts."

Cryptocurrency

The Seed 40: The best women early-stage investors of 2025

Early-stage women investors are key in shaping future tech by identifying and supporting breakout talent.

HTGF Family Day 2025: 4 reasons to attend Europe's premier investor & innovator gathering

The HTGF Family Day 2025 will bring together visionary entrepreneurs and investors for two days of interaction, featuring networking, startup pitches, and insightful discussions.

European startups

fromwww.theguardian.com

For Silicon Valley, AI isn't just about replacing some jobs. It's about replacing all of them | Ed Newton-Rex

The aim of complete labor automation is being pursued seriously by tech elites, indicating significant economic implications.

Silicon Valley

fromSan Jose Inside

San Jose AI Firm Company Agrees To Pay $1.5M For Filing False Docs To Get Federal Grant

Vimaan Robotics paid $1.5 million to settle allegations of improperly securing a federal grant due to ineligibility.

fromBig Think