The Overfunding Trap: Why Raising More Than You Need Can Harm Your Startup
By Sergey Gribov Overvaluations remain a persistent issue in venture capital, impacting both founders and investors. The inflated valuations of 2021 continue to weigh on startups
A Booming Start To The Year For The Billion-Dollar Exits Board
Billion-dollar exits are on the rise. So far this year, 11 U.S. venture-backed private companies have gone public or agreed to be acquired at valuations of $1 billion or more, per
When It Comes To Investing, There Are Polar Bears And There Are Buffaloes. Which One Are You?
By Patric Hellermann Surviving in nature is a lot like venture capital. There are buffaloes, moving in herds across familiar plains, finding safety in numbers, and competing in oft
The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds: Nerdio Tops Slow Week Of Raises
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Nvidia Continues Torrid AI Startup Investment Pace, Outstripping Microsoft And Google
Just last month Lambda, which offers computing services and hardware for training artificial intelligence software, raised a $480 million Series D that reportedly valued the compan
4 Critical Factors For Startups Outsourcing Production
By Armin Schon The path from innovation to scaled-up production represents a critical juncture for hardware startups. For companies developing novel technologies, selecting the rig
With $6.2B Purchase Of Chip Designer Ampere, SoftBank Is Going Big This Year
As an investor, SoftBank is known for going big. That mentality came across clearly Wednesday evening, when the storied tech dealmaker announced it will acquire chip design company
Who Owns Your Face? The Legal Fight for Identity In The Age of AI
In an era where artificial intelligence can generate hyper-realistic deepfakes, companies monetize biometric data, and athletes fight for their rights under name, image and likenes
Eye On AI: Dealmaking Takes Off
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. For the past few years, venture capitalists have bemoaned a lack of liquidity in the industry as
