Longevity Startups Are Getting Funding, But Not As Fast As We’re Aging
We are all getting older. But never before have we been getting this much older. In the U.S., at least one in six people is now over the age of 65. At the same time, in most develo
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Greentech And Biotech See $200M Raises
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2024 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals
Venture Funding To Black-Founded Startups Remains Stagnant
Last week’s announcement that venture capital firm Fearless Fund would close a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement in a lawsuit alleging discrim
Startups Are Art, Valuation Is Science, Price Is Both
Have you watched an episode of “Antiques Roadshow?” If so, you already know how to correctly price a funding round. I can see you’re confused, allow me to explain. Picture th
Eye On AI: Thrive Capital’s Busy Year
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. While reports have been swirling for weeks now, it is still somewhat difficult to wrap one’s he
Hydrogen Startup Funding Continues To Boom
A few months ago, we wrote about a boom in funding to startups focused on hydrogen energy. As it turns out, the cycle is not over. Rather, companies tied to low-emission hydrogen h
Partnership Could Put $100B Into AI Data Center Infrastructure
As AI technology advances, it’s putting ever-increasing strain on existing data centers and associated power sources. To keep up, we’ll need to build a lot more infrastructure.
Enter The AI-Native Founder
By Jeff Becker Evidence suggests that there’s a new breed of founder in tech. It’s difficult to source the origins of what we might label an AI company; AI has been around fo
Secondary Financings Offer Lifeline In A Slow Exit Market
In a slow exit market, investors have had to become more creative in finding ways to bring cash back to their pockets and those of their limited partners. Secondary financings have
Business Travel Startup Engine Hits $2.1B Valuation After $140M Series C
Engine, formerly Hotel Engine, booked a $140 million Series C led by a fund advised by private equity firm Permira that values the Denver-based startup at $2.1 billion. The new val
