TikTok Shop Rival Whatnot Bags $265M At $5B Valuation For Live Shopping Platform
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot raised $265 million at a nearly $5 billion valuation in a round led by Greycroft, DST Global and Avra. Whatnot, a competitor to TikTok Shop, is
Innovators Wanted: 3 Pet Care Areas Primed For Disruption
By Rachel Sheppard As we enter 2025, startups and investors alike are taking stock: What lessons were learned in 2024? Where did we get it right? Where is there opportunity for gro
North American Startup Funding Spikes To Close 2024
North American venture funding spiked in the final quarter of 2024, closing out an up year for startup investment driven by continued momentum around artificial intelligence, Crunc
From No-Code To Auto Payments, Critical Infrastructure Shifts Will Drive Enterprise AI In 2025
By Katerina Stroponiati The artificial intelligence landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and 2025 will bring fundamental changes to how enterprises deploy and optimize AI. Drawi
Startup Funding Regained Its Footing In 2024 As AI Became The Star Of The Show
Global venture funding in 2024 edged above 2023’s totals, with AI showing the biggest leap in amounts year to year. Overall startup funding in 2024 reached close to $314 billion
Forecast: 13 Companies That Could Go Public In 2025 If The IPO Market Gains Steam
Although 2024 was another exceptionally lackluster year for new public offerings, the IPO market could gain momentum in 2025 after its three-year lull. Yes, many large private comp
Peter Thiel-Backed Tacora Capital Has Raised Nearly $270M For Second Debt Fund — Filing
Austin, Texas-based Tacora Capital has raised nearly $269 million for a second fund, per an SEC filing. The venture debt firm’s inaugural fund — with a $300 million target size
The Biggest Non-AI Related Rounds Of 2024
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 Largest AI Startup Funding Deals Of 2024
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
Why Corporate VC Will Be A Critical Funding Outlet For Startups In 2025
By Neal Hansch As we approach 2025, cautious optimism surrounds the global startup funding landscape and outlook. With successful IPOs and exits ahead in the new year, shifting mar
