How To Manage Power And Trust In Relationships With Investors And Business Partners
By Roman Axelrod The dynamics of personal relationships can make or break a startup. Even if a founder and investor or business partner start their partnership as the best of frien
Eye On AI: The Never-Ending AI Valuation Escalation
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. It really never stops. It’s only been a few weeks since OpenAI announced its long-awaited raise
5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In October: More Accessible Tech And The Ultimate Weed Wacker
This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out last month’s entry here. While the gobli
Swing States Are Also In The Middle For Startup Funding
In next week’s election, seven swing states will likely deliver the deciding vote in choosing the next U.S. president. But it’s not only narrowly divided politics that the grou
Roadmap For Exits: How AI Startups Can Break Through
By Priya Saiprasad It’s no surprise that the AI market has skyrocketed in recent years, with venture capital investments in artificial intelligence totaling $332 billion since 20
HR Software Firm Fingercheck Locks In $115M In Slow Funding Environment
Small business payroll and human resource software company Fingercheck raised a $115 million growth investment led by Edison Partners. The round also included participation from St
How Brand Positioning Helps With Smooth M&A Integration And Long-Term Success
By Jaclyn Hesse Numbers drive mergers and acquisitions. Whether it’s dollars, staff size or market reach, numbers tell the story. But for an M&A transaction to become a lasti
Inside Scale Venture Partners’ Pivot From SaaS To AI
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series in which Crunchbase News interviews active investors in artificial intelligence. Read previous interviews with Felicis, B
Cyber Startup Armis Security Raises $200M At $4.2B Valuation
Cybersecurity firm Armis Security closed a $200 million Series D led by Alkeon Capital and General Catalyst. The round boosts the company’s valuation nearly 25% to $4.2 billion.
Are Board Observers A Good Idea For A Startup?
By Kip Knight Board observers have long been part of startup governance, initially as a way for investors to monitor their investments without formal voting power. Over time, their
