Web3 Venture Funding Bounces Back Slightly From Last Year’s Lows
Editor’s note: For more Web3 coverage, visit Crunchbase’s Web3 Tracker, where we track startups, investors and funding news in the Web3, cryptocurrency and blockchain space, po
From Battlefields To Boardrooms: The Rise Of Military Veterans Turned Venture Capitalists
By Ikram Mansori Kevin O’Connor‘s story isn’t your typical Silicon Valley success story. A former Navy SEAL, O’Connor swapped military commands for corporate boardrooms, fo
Eye On AI: Microsoft’s G42 Deal Could Bring More AI Money, Tech To UAE
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. The big news in AI this week was undoubtedly Microsoft’s huge $1.5 billion strategic investment
The Shrinking Series E: More Senior Startups Raise Smaller Follow-On Rounds
Typically, when a venture-backed startup raises a follow-on round, the size of the investment and the company’s valuation go up as well. One expects a Series D round, for instanc
3 Tips To Improve Team Building And Employee Engagement In Your Startup
By Alex Axelrod Recruiting the right team is the first step in ensuring any startup’s success. As a founder, it’s essential that you attract and retain top talent for long-term
Microsoft Goes Big In AI Again, Invests $1.5B In UAE-Based G42
Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 — the biggest new round to go to an AI startup this year. W
Cybersecurity Funding Shows Resilience In Q1
Venture funding overall was still sluggish, but cybersecurity startups saw some love from investors in the first quarter of 2024. To be sure, this is not the salad days of 2021 —
How Safe Are SAFE Agreements?
In the world of early-stage fundraising, the allure of the Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or SAFE, often seems like a no-brainer choice for entrepreneurs. Designed as a foun
Crypto Dominates And The First Unicorn From Uzbekistan Joins The Board In March 2024
In the crop of 11 new companies to join The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in March 2024, a surprise sector took the lead: Three companies in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space became new
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Cyera And Monad Labs Raise Massive Rounds In Big Week
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
