Data Security Startup Cyera More Than Doubles Value To $3B In Seven Months
After raising $300 million in April, data security startup Cyera closed another $300 million windfall at more than twice its previous valuation. The New York-based company announce
A Post-ZIRP Survival Guide For Startups Part 2: Aligning Product And Customer Success
By Bryan House In the first part of my series, I wrote about the economics and business dynamics that got us to the point of market commoditization for SaaS businesses. I haven’t
Genetic Testing Delivers Startup Hits And Misses
When submitting a genetic test, one usually has a desired outcome in mind. That doesn’t mean the results will bear it out. Investing in DNA testing startups is much the same. Ove
Nvidia-Backed Enfabrica Locks Up $115M As It Prepares New Chip
AI networking chip startup Enfabrica raised a $115 million Series C led by Spark Capital as it inches closer to its newest chip release early next year. The round comes just about
A Post-ZIRP Survival Guide For Startups Part 1: How We Got Here
By Bryan House The tech industry was one of the sectors most hit by the fallout of the ZIRP, or Zero Interest Rate Policy era. Companies once flush with VC money, promise and a las
Defense Tech Hits New Highs In 2024
Last week, defense and critical infrastructure tech startup Chaos Industries raised $145 million in a Series B — more than doubling its Series A from just last year. The funding
ServiceTitan Files For IPO
ServiceTitan, a platform for building services professionals, is the latest heavily-funded software unicorn to file publicly for a U.S. IPO. The Glendale, California-based company,
The Exploration Company Raises $160M As It Looks To Compete With SpaceX
The Exploration Company locked up a $160 million Series B as the European startup looks to develop its own space capsule to rival SpaceX’s Dragon. The new round was co-led by Bal
5 New Unicorns Join The Board And 5 Exit In October
Five companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in October 2024, across sectors spanning AI, energy, robotics, fintech and professional services. These five added over $7 billio
Startup Speed Is Sine Qua Non For Startup Success. Here’s How To Achieve It.
By Frank Rotman While many factors influence startup success, speed often emerges as a decisive element. Unlike established companies that can afford deliberate, hierarchical decis
