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
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
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
The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds: Nerdio Tops Slow Week Of Raises
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2025 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals
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
