Bling Capital Raises $270M for Fourth Flagship Fund
Bling Capital secures $270M for new fund, with half earmarked for follow-on investments in winners
Venture Capital
Unicorns Emerge Despite Tight VC Market
New unicorns emerge in 2023 despite venture capital market tightening, with AI, cybersecurity, and fintech leading the way
NAACP Launches $200M Fund to Boost Diversity in Tech
NAACP partners with Kapor Capital to create a $200M fund of funds, addressing the funding gap for founders of color in the tech industry.
Startups Shift Focus from Unicorns to ARR
Startups prioritize revenue growth over billion-dollar valuations, with IPOs making a comeback and AI investments on the rise.
Venture Capital Market Sees Upswing in Megadeals
Despite down rounds, 2024 sees surge in megadeals, with biotech and healthcare leading the charge, and cybersecurity close behind.
IPO Drought to Continue: NASDAQ CEO Predicts 2025 Revival
NASDAQ CEO Adena Friedman says IPO market won't recover in 2024, citing struggles for small-cap companies and late-stage startups, but predicts a comeback in 2025.
Raising Series A Funding Gets Tougher: Investors Share Insights
Series A funding gets more challenging; investors reveal what they're looking for in next deals at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Family Offices Boost Startup Investments, Seeking Strategic Growth Opportunities
Family offices increasingly invest in startups, seeking strategic growth opportunities, with unique risk appetites and investment criteria.
Khosla: AI Will Bring 'Great Abundance', Make Most Jobs Obsolete
Vinod Khosla predicts AI will make most jobs obsolete, bringing 'great abundance' and 5% GDP growth, but warns of risks and inequality.