Eye On AI: Regulation For Artificial Intelligence Is Coming, Perhaps One Industry At A Time
This column is a look back at the week that was in AI. Read the previous one here. Perhaps the only thing rising faster than the valuations of generative AI companies like OpenAI a
Why European VC Is Outperforming The US
By Dan Gray Recent coverage of private market data from Cambridge Associates has surprised many by revealing the extent to which European venture capital has outperformed American
Cybersecurity Funding Sees Slight Bounce Back From Q2, But Still Down From 2022
Venture funding to cybersecurity startups in the third quarter saw a slight uptick from Q2, but was still down 30% year to year. According to Crunchbase data, cybersecurity startup
HqO Lands $50M Series D Amidst Rocky Time In Commercial Real Estate
It’s been a bumpy time for commercial real estate as remote and hybrid work — not to mention layoffs — has reduced the office space needed for many companies. Workplace start
The Window Is Closing For LPs To Earn Their Place In History
By Marc Schröder I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Over the course of their careers, LPs have maybe two to three windows to buy at the bottom. Our current market is
The Biggest IPOs Of 2021 Have Shed 60% Of Their Value
In normal times, going public at a valuation of over $10 billion is both a rare occurrence and a very big deal. In 2021, however, such enormous IPOs became rather common, even for
Generalist Or Specialist? Deciding What Type Of Investor Is Right For Your Startup
By Amit Chaturvedy Your startup is gaining momentum and you’re ready to raise capital to scale. Great, but from whom? Amit Chaturvedy of SE Ventures Not all capital is created
Most Active US Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, SOSV Top September List
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
8 New Unicorns Trot Onto The Board In September, While 2 Seasoned Startups Gallop Off To The Public Markets
Eight companies joined The Crunchbase Unicorn Board in September 2023, adding more than $15 billion in value, while two unicorns finally galloped off onto the public markets. The t
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Main Street Health Leads Slow Week
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2023 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals