A Vast Number Of Well-Funded Startups Haven’t Raised New Funding Since 2021
Taking money, when it’s flowing freely, is a very appealing thing to do. After all, there will inevitably come a time when cash becomes scarcer. And dry spells can sometimes drag
The Week’s Biggest Funding Rounds: Another Billion-Dollar AI Raise Leads List That Includes Lots Of Biotech And More AI
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
The Growing Secondary Market In Venture: A Conversation On The Emergence Of VC Continuation Funds
In a slow exit market, venture capital firms are turning to liquidity strategies typically used in private equity. One of these is the creation of continuation funds to extend the
Startups, This Is Why Japan Can’t Be Ignored
By Alberto Onetti After spending a week in Tokyo recently, I think it’s worth sharing some key takeaways and data on the Japanese startup ecosystem, which is substantial, growing
With An Eye Toward More Acquisitions, AI-Powered Grammarly Raises $1B from General Catalyst
AI writing and productivity assistant Grammarly has secured $1 billion in funding from longtime investor General Catalyst, the company announced on Thursday. San Francisco-based Gr
The Startup Aspirin: SAFEs Ease Fundraising Pain, But Read The Fine Print First
By Ling Kong In the ever-evolving world of startup finance, one instrument continues to dominate: the Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or SAFE. Born in 2013 as a Y Combinator in
AI Share Of Startup Funding Fluctuates Sharply By Stage
U.S. artificial intelligence startups are gobbling up a large share of funding at all stages. However, the biggest slice of investment is coming at late stage. That was the broad f
5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In May: AI Shoplifting Prevention, Smart Irrigation And Helping Startups Shut Down
This is a monthly column that runs down five interesting startup funding deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out our April entry here. We thought we might
How To Build A Capital-Efficient Startup For Long-Term Value
By Aashish Mehta In today’s startup landscape, raising venture capital is often treated as a milestone — proof that a company is gaining traction. But after building and exitin
Cathay Innovation Closes Third Fund At $1B, Looks For More Vertical AI Startups To Back
Cathay Innovation said Tuesday it has closed its Fund III at $1 billion and will continue to back AI startups in digital health, fintech, consumer technology, mobility and energy.
