For Startups And VCs, Market Volatility Is A Constant. Are You Prepared?
By Alexander Lis The current U.S. stock market correction is panicking many. However, in the VC ecosystem, the past five years have been marked by turbulence. Statistically, only f
From Product Fit To Brand Fit: Why Startups Shouldn’t Forget About Branding
By Brett Banker In the fast-paced world of startups, where agility, innovation and market disruption reign supreme, branding often takes a back seat. Many founders, especially thos
Autonomous Driving Startup Nuro Raises $106M At $6B Valuation
Nuro, a developer of autonomous driving technology and software, raised $106 million in an ongoing Series E that values the company at $6 billion. The new deal would represent a cu
Latin America Startup Funding Fell Sequentially In Q1
Latin America startup investment declined sequentially in the first quarter of this year, driven by a drop in later-stage dealmaking. Even so, funding was above the depressed level
Enabling Innovation: A Manufacturing Veteran’s Guide to Staying Ahead (Or Relevant)
By John Haddox Whether it’s the latest aircraft landing gears, hygienic air filters or smart-home devices, product designers are always on the hunt for new configurations that co
Crypto Startup Ripple Buys Hidden Road For $1.25B
Crypto payments firm Ripple is acquiring brokerage house Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in one of the biggest M&A deals ever in crypto. The deal is the second billion-dollar-plu
Rethinking Unit Economics: How AI Agents Are Rewriting The SaaS Playbook
SaaS has long been defined by clear metrics: LTV/CAC, CAC payback period, Net and Gross Revenue Retention, the Rule of 40, and the Rule of Four and more. These remain foundational.
Asia Sags To Lows Not Seen Since 2014
While OpenAI’s massive $40 billion funding boosted global and North America’s funding totals, Asia was not so lucky. Instead, the region saw its lowest funding quarter since 20
Beyond Safety: Age Assurance As A Trust-Building Investment For Online Platforms
By Sacha Lazimi Age assurance has emerged as one of the most debated topics in trust and safety since the term entered the digital lexicon. Recent legislative actions, from Florida
Why Startups Lose Money Using Employer Of Record Services
By Pavel Shynkarenko Startups don’t fail because they lack good ideas. Most of them, as we know, flounder because they run out of money. One factor that can contribute to this is
