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Brex 04th Sep, 2022 14:33 PM

Brex’s departing CRO explains his decision to join Founders Fund

Brex's Chief Revenue Officer, Sam Blond, joined the startup in 2018. Now, he's leaving to become a partner at venture firm Founders Fund.

Apple 03rd Sep, 2022 20:33 PM

Apple readies its next iPhone, Joe Rogan interviews Zuck, and Twitter purportedly pauses plans to compete with OnlyFans

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cybersecurity 02nd Sep, 2022 22:33 PM

Daily Crunch: Nvidia chips become collateral damage in new US sanctions targeting China

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crowdstrike 02nd Sep, 2022 18:03 PM

Tracking cybersecurity investment during the venture downturn

Is cybersecurity venture capital deal activity holding up better than other sectors this deep into Q3?

america 02nd Sep, 2022 17:03 PM

A Gen Z VC speaks up: Why Gen Z VCs are trash

Gen Z VCs have raised funds, garnered social media followings and profited from the Gen Z mentality. Good for them. I don’t want to be any part of...

Column 02nd Sep, 2022 14:33 PM

An action plan for founders fundraising in fintech’s choppy waters

If your business isn’t working, it’s critical to understand why and make adjustments — and that can mean letting your runway get dangerously...

africa 02nd Sep, 2022 12:03 PM

Nigerian digital bank Kuda is the latest African startup to lay off employees

Kuda, the challenger bank based in Nigeria and the U.K., has joined the ranks of tech companies in Africa that are pruning its workforce.

Daily Crunch 01st Sep, 2022 22:33 PM

Daily Crunch: Ring wants to upgrade your apartment’s intercom system

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Cantos Ventures 01st Sep, 2022 21:03 PM

Cantos launches its third fund, ploughing $50M into near-frontier startups

Cantos just closed its third fund to invest in science-forward companies at the pre-seed and seed stages to 'improve billions of lives and...

EC News Analysis 01st Sep, 2022 20:33 PM

Some institutional LPs have started pulling back from VC, but most won’t

Even if things get much worse before they get better, LPs have more reasons than not to stay the course.

customer relationship management 01st Sep, 2022 18:03 PM

Pitch Deck Teardown: Front’s $65M Series D deck

Front's pitch deck is a tight, 11-slide deck that opens with a mic drop, and, these must be some butter-slathered microphones, because it sure...

Column 01st Sep, 2022 13:03 PM

Stop sensationalizing the ‘collapse’ of VC: Look at the data

The narrative falls short when you look at data from before 2021. In the U.S. and globally, VC activity is well on track to exceed a long-term trend...

Amazon 31st Aug, 2022 22:33 PM

Daily Crunch: Snap lays off one-fifth of its workforce after missing revenue and growth targets

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Aileen Lee 31st Aug, 2022 20:33 PM

Coming out of COVID, investors lose their taste for board meetings

Two weeks ago, longtime venture capitalist Chris Olsen, a general partner and cofounder of Drive Capital in Columbus, Oh., settled into his seat for...

capital 31st Aug, 2022 20:03 PM

Let’s talk about party rounds

Party rounds have been around for over a decade and a subject of debate for just as long. The positives are obvious. The cons are more complicated.

backstage capital 31st Aug, 2022 19:03 PM

Trans founders to VCs: ‘Cut me a check’

This is a pressing time to support trans founders and their products as the community faces continuous targeted persecution from state legislation...

balaji srinivasan 31st Aug, 2022 16:33 PM

It’s not a DAO, it’s a Koop: 21-year-old founder raises $5M for NFT fan engagement

Web3 protocol Koop launches to help creators engage with their fans and communities through NFT membership passes

Dragonfly 31st Aug, 2022 15:18 PM

Dragonfly GP talks web3’s current and future state at TC Sessions: Crypto

While the overall crypto markets have been in a rough spot lately, web3 venture capitalists have never had more conviction — or more funding at...

83North 31st Aug, 2022 15:03 PM

Landa can make you a landlord with just $5

Landa is emerging from stealth with $33 million in funding "to provide a simple, convenient, affordable way for everyday people to invest in...

Column 31st Aug, 2022 14:33 PM

We need to unlearn the lessons of the 2021 fundraising bubble

Capital has been abundant in the past few years, which fostered a tendency to underprepare for fundraising. Shortcuts are no longer a good idea.

capital 31st Aug, 2022 14:03 PM

Party rounds are either the dinner party of your dreams or the one where no one shows up

Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our...

cryptocurrencies 30th Aug, 2022 22:33 PM

Daily Crunch: Embedded finance fintech Pezesha raises $11M pre-Series A equity-debt round

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andrew chan 30th Aug, 2022 17:33 PM

TechCrunch+ roundup: Gen Z VCs, choosing a GTM model, crypto crisis communication tips

To be clear: Most investors want to say “yes.” No one becomes a venture capitalist just so they can stomp on someone’s dreams.

european union 30th Aug, 2022 14:03 PM

MEDU takes in $4M to develop reusable personal protective equipment

MEDU aims to reduce hospital garment waste and replace single-wear items with its line of sustainable, virus-resistant reusable pieces.

Atif Siddiqi 30th Aug, 2022 08:18 AM

Meet the judges for the Minneapolis TechCrunch Live pitch-off

TechCrunch Live is hosting a special, extended event focused on the great city of Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 7. I hope you can join us. We...

Apple 30th Aug, 2022 07:33 AM