Eye On AI: Microsoft Remains Infatuated With AI Startups, And It’s Not Just Inflection And OpenAI
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. Microsoft recently made waves when it was revealed it would lure two co-founders of generative AI
Global Venture Funding In Q1 2024 Shows Startup Investors Remain Cautious
The first quarter of 2024 was the second-lowest on record for global startup funding since the beginning of 2018, according to an analysis of Crunchbase data. Global venture fundin
As Funding Fell, So Did The Number Of New Female-Founded Unicorn Startups
With venture investment levels falling over the past two years, fewer new companies are crossing the $1 billion “unicorn” valuation threshold. The number of new female-founded
Hailo Raises $120M In Latest Sign Of Chip Investing Frenzy
The generative AI craze has clearly made it to the startup chip sector. Israel-based AI chipmaker Hailo has locked up a $120 million extension of its $136 million Series C that min
The 10 Biggest Rounds Of March: Wonder, Biotech Headline Big Month
This is a monthly feature that runs down the month’s top 10 funding rounds in the U.S. Check out the biggest rounds of last month here. Wonder’s big $700 million raise may have
How To Scale Your Startup Sustainably Rather Than Chase Growth At All Costs
By Greg Waisman Global startup investment in 2023 declined significantly, falling 38% year over year to just $285 billion. Despite the funding challenges, many business leaders r
Old Dogs Can Inspire New Business Models
People with puppies are tired. People with senior dogs are broke. That, in oversimplified terms, is a pretty consistent anecdotal finding among pet owners. As furry friends age, th
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Celestial AI Tops List Of Large Raises
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2024 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals
The Next Frontier Of Femtech
By Ari Wright The femtech sector is at an inflection point, but there are complicated dynamics at play that startups operating in the space need to contend with. There are two majo
5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In March: Robot Recyclers, Better Pregnancy And AI For Teeth
This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out our February entry here. Spring is finally here along with
