DeepSeek Shakes Up AI Landscape But US Still Dominated Venture Funding In January
Global venture funding totaled $26 billion in January, with healthcare and AI again emerging as the top sectors for startup investment, Crunchbase data shows. And while the launch
Advertising Startup StackAdapt Snags Massive $235M Round
Advertising technologies do not interest investors as they once did, however, when you mix in artificial intelligence they take note. StackAdapt raised a $235 million growth round
The 10 Biggest Rounds Of January: Infinite Reality Tops Busy Month
This is a monthly feature that runs down the month’s top 10 funding rounds in the U.S. Check out November’s biggest rounds here. The year started strong for huge rounds, as the
OpenAI’s Operator Signals The Agentic Era Of Commerce Is Here
By Scott Friend With the release of OpenAI Operator (yes, even as a “research preview”), we’re yet another giant step closer to the Agentic Commerce Era becoming the new real
Why Tax Compliance Is Vital For A Successful Exit
By Jimmy Fitzgerald With the outlook for IPOs remaining slim, startups are increasingly turning to the M&A market to cash in on recent success, with M&A deal volume for ven
Drone Defense Startup Hidden Level Locks Up $100M in Two Rounds
Another day and another big round for a defense tech firm. Hidden Level raised a $65 million Series C led by DFJ Growth with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, Revolution Capi
The State Of Startups In 12 Charts: AI Soars, Asia Tanks, Seed Stalls And More
Global startup funding in 2024 was dominated by investment in artificial intelligence companies, with $100 billion of venture capital going to AI-related startups alone — an 80%
There May Be No Better Time To Sell Your Business, So Get Your IP House In Order
By William H. Honaker President Donald Trump’s policies will create a wave of business acquisitions. I predict mergers and acquisitions will skyrocket over the next few years. Th
