Reporter’s Notebook: 3 Early-Stage AI Investors On How They’re Backing Startups With No Moats
Earlier this month I was in Las Vegas for HumanX, a new AI industry conference, alongside about 3,000 other attendees. I also moderated a panel on-stage with early-stage investors
Building A Business And A Family: Lessons From Parenthood That Made Me A Better Leader
By Siddhant Masson It’s often said that parenting is the toughest job you’ll ever have and that founding a startup is the most challenging thing you will ever do. With 85% of f
New York Startup Funding Off To A Slow Start In 2025
For New York metro-area startups, it’s starting out as a big year for exits. This month, Google announced plans to acquire New York-based cybersecurity provider Wiz for $32 billi
Cybersecurity Firm Island Raises $250M, Jumps Valuation To $4.8B
Dallas-based enterprise browser developer Island raised a $250 million Series E at a $4.8 billion valuation. The new round was led by Coatue Management, with several existing inves
Healthcare And Security Led For New Unicorns In February
Nine companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in February with healthcare and cybersecurity the leading sectors for new unicorn companies. While by itself it wasn’t the lead
The 3 Golden M&A Rules Founders And CEOs Should Follow
By Anas Nader With signs indicating that 2025 will finally bring the upswing in M&A the market has long been predicting, many management teams (and their investors) will be loo
Nexthop AI Locks up $110M Led by Lightspeed
Artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Nexthop AI raised a massive $110 million round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The fresh round also included participation from
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
Addressing Security Gaps During M&A Is Critical
By Snehal Antani The word “risk” is virtually synonymous with M&A — but some risks in the process don’t come with a reward. Security gaps stemming from various causes,
Tech Jobs In 2025: Goodbye Lavish Perks, Hello Flexibility
Startup and tech jobs are harder to come by these days. Between large-scale industry layoffs and a growing pool of applicants for positions that are available, jobseekers find them
