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
