A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 23, 2023

Back in 2014, USV got subpoenaed by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) over our web3 investing activities. We hired a law firm, answered the subpoena, and that ultimately landed me in public testimony in front of the DFS staff. In my testimony, I explained to the DFS staff that the difference between the US and China is that the US respects the freedom to innovate: REMINDER: ANYTHING THAT CHINA BANS, INVEST IN!

innovation 269

innovation technology investing investment 269

Revolution

MAY 23, 2023

Unpacking Proptech: A data-driven series on advancing built world innovation As mentioned in Part 1 , an outsized portion of the proptech investor base comes from the real estate community — a reality I would argue is complicating the industry’s growth. Part of the antidote for startups: employing a more prudent approach to raising capital and curating a diverse investor base.

real estate 246

real estate venture capital VC innovation 246

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 23, 2023

Vehicle networks to drive down cost and complexity while improving power efficiency in next-generation architectures Capital continues to flow to technologies that are driving the future of the automotive industry, as seen in the recent announcement made by startup Ethernovia, Inc. , having recently completed a $64 million A-round. The automotive startup is developing data transport and acceleration technology for automobile networks that support autonomous driving and electrical vehicles (EV).

networking 95

networking transportation entrepreneurship accelerator 95

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 23, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Vietnamese cleantech startup Stride has announced raising $2 million in a Seed funding round jointly led by Clime Capital and Touchstone Partners. Stride provides eco-friendly home improvement projects, smart home technology, energy-efficient products, and solar energy solutions to households and small businesses in Vietnam, pioneering a path to a clean energy future in the country wit

energy 80

energy support startup mix-use 80

Advertisement

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

development

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 23, 2023

Menlo Park, Calif., May 8, 2023 – Mayfield, a top-tier early stage investor, today announced that it has raised a total of $955 million across two venture capital funds to continue its focus on being a champion of entrepreneurs. The $580 million Mayfield XVII and the $375 million Mayfield Select III follow the $750 million raised by prior funds in March 2020, bringing the Firm’s total assets under management to $3 billion.

investing 52

investing investment venture capital health 52

AsiaTechDaily

MAY 23, 2023

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Indonesian fintech startup SkorLife has announced raising $4 million in a Seed funding round anchored by global tech investor Hummingbird Ventures , with participation from QED Investors. Existing investors AC Ventures and Saison Capital also joined the round.

ventures 75

ventures accelerator media capital 75

Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 23, 2023

In this week’s edition, we discuss The art of crafting a pitch deck that impresses investors The EH Podcast returns for a second season (and a revamp) Let’s get to it. Great pitch decks are like works of art Aaron Dinin, PhD is a self-confessed pitch deck snob who obsesses over his slides more than the average entrepreneur. Here are some of the essential details necessary to elevate your pitch deck from competent to masterpiece: Resolve your resolution issues —  Get them in widescreen, and learn

pitching 59

pitching entrepreneurs startup venture capital 59

GCUC

MAY 23, 2023

Offboarding Team Members Sad to see you go: a short guide to offboarding coworking space staff Guest post By Lauren Walker, Coworks As a coworking space software.

coworking spaces 57

coworking spaces coworking communities 57

Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 23, 2023

There were multiple times when my brain said “refund everyone and walk away ya big dummy.

entrepreneurs 52

entrepreneurs entrepreneurship startup 52

Advertisement

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

financing

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Zippin in Retail Technology Innovation Hub] Artificial intelligence powered checkout-free technology firm Zippin hits two million shoppers milestone appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

technology 36

technology innovation 36

Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 23, 2023

Watching the generative AI space shape up over the past several months has reaffirmed my belief that, as product cycles mature, different types of builders have leverage at different moments in the cycle. And, at this early stage in generative … The post Aligning Founder Superpowers with Product Cycles appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

founder 123

founder SaaS 123

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Swiftly in PR Newswire] The Save Mart Companies announces launch of its retail media network enabled by expanded partnership with Swiftly appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

enablement 28

enablement media networking 28

Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 23, 2023

One remarkable thing about the invention of generative AI is that it’s one of the first examples of a probabilistic computer that produces outputs that are varied and non-deterministic. Some, who expect these systems to behave like traditional systems, have … The post Using Generative AI to Unlock Probabilistic Products appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

SaaS 113

SaaS 113

Advertisement

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

SaaS

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [BrightInsight in GlobeNewswire] BrightInsight mamed leader in the healthcare IoT solutions industry with Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 Global Company of the Year award appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Connected Energy in North East Automotive Alliance] Pioneering reuse of EV batteries to support sustainable buildings project appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

energy 28

energy sustainability support 28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Appdome in PR Newswire] Appdome launches build-to-test, new automated testing option for protected mobile apps appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Freightos in Freightos] Freightos announces record Q1 2023 transactions and achieves high end of guidance appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

36

36

Advertisement

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

technology

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Dandelion Energy in PR Newswire] Dandelion Energy announces new multi-split system for ductless homes appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

energy 28

energy 28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Eko Health in PR Newswire] Eko Health recognized for award-winning AI technology and hybrid workforce appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

health 28

health technology 28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Ursa Major in Defense News] Ursa Major wins air force contract for hypersonic, space launch engine appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Axiom Space in THE HILL] Axiom Space’s private astronaut mission to ISS broadens access to space appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

Advertisement

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

innovation

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Flash Coffee in The Jakarta Post] Coffee tech start-ups keep VCs awake during tech winter appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Superpedestrian in Patch] Electric scooters are coming back to Dallas this week appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28

OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2023

The post [Spectrum Labs in GamesBeat] Will AI cause or solve more problems? appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

28

28