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.
The US Presidential Election Will Affect Venture Investing. How Much Is The Question
Just like most of America, those in the venture and startup realm will watch the returns of the U.S. presidential election pour in next week with a keen eye on who wins — and wha
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
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Seaport Therapeutics And Zip Top Big Money Week
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Does US Startup Funding Rise In Post-Election Years?
U.S. startup investors don’t base funding decisions on who is in the Oval Office. But even so, election year uncertainties do appear to impact investment tallies. That was the br
General Catalyst Lands A Massive $8B In New Capital For Funds
General Catalyst — whose investments include Airbnb, Instacart and Mistral AI — has raised $8 billion in new capital as it looks to “turbocharge” its investments in sectors
Even With Venture Slowdown, Megadeals Grow
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Investing In The Next Frontier Of Aerospace And Defense Startups
By Katie Vasquez The aerospace and defense sectors face a pivotal moment as geopolitical tensions rise, labor shortages increase and technological innovation accelerates, driving d
