More AI Nonprofits Are Launching, But Don’t Expect OpenAI-Type Drama
Given all the controversy OpenAI has generated as a capital-intensive startup founded as a nonprofit, one might think AI-focused founders today would opt to avoid that governance s
Nozomi Networks Raises $100M As Investors Eye Industrial Cybersecurity Once Again
Every couple of years, industrial cybersecurity makes a comeback with investors — and it looks like it’s that time again now. Startup Nozomi Networks locked up a $100 million S
The Rise Of The Solopreneur
By Sailesh Ramakrishnan We’re officially in the era of the solopreneur, marking the next evolution of early-stage businesses. These solopreneurs are a one-person show, operatin
Autonomous Vehicle Startup Applied Intuition Hits $6B Valuation After $250M Series E
Autonomous vehicle software developer Applied Intuition locked up a $250 million Series E valuing the company at a $6 billion — a 67% uptick in value from its previous round. The
With Bitcoin Hitting New Highs, Will VCs Take Notice?
It’s been a tough go for venture investors in the field of crypto in recent years. Funding took a tumble after highly-publicized events such as Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX debacle
How To Master Market Segmentation
By Tracy Young In go-to-market organizations, segmentation underpins strategic decision-making, influencing how markets are approached, internal organization, product development a
New AI, Robotics, Spacetech And Fintech Unicorns Trot Onto The Unicorn Board In February
Ten new unicorns globally added more than $18 billion in value to The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in February, but in a sign that the long-term status of many companies on the board a
5 Ways To Grow Your Business Through Feedback-Driven Decisions
By Ivan Saprov As entrepreneurs, we depend on the feedback of our customers. If they like our product or service, and it effectively meets their needs, we will succeed. Otherwise,
Most-Active US Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, GV And Alumni Have Big February
This is a monthly feature that runs down some of the most active investors in U.S.-based companies, looks at some of their most interesting investments, and includes some odds and
Astera Labs Seeks Up To $534M In IPO As AI Craze Continues
Chip startup Astera Labs is targeting a valuation of up to $4.5 billion in an initial public offering, riding a wave of interest from investors for all things AI. The Santa Clara,
