The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Industry: Frameworks such as waterfall or PRINCE2 can be useful in heavily regulated industries like healthcare and finance, since they prioritize rigorous documentation , approval gates, and audit trails.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Via TechCrunch by Arman Tabatabai: Venture capital has been flooding the various subverticals under the robotics umbrella in recent years, and the construction space is one of the largest beneficiaries. One of the most common areas of attention respondents highlighted were startups focused on construction and manufacturing.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

These companies didn''t announce their financings right away, and for good reason. They''re building up their PR plans to make the financing announcements part of a larger story arc. PR isn''t a one shot deal--it''s about constructing a story that will evolve over time.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Launchpad LA today announces it will accept applications for its third class of Los Angeles-based tech startups. But the most important metric has been the deep and lasting relationships that have been built with startups and also between senior executives. For any company interested in applying please visit the website.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Construction tech is one of those sectors that has not historically been considered “sexy” in a startup world that often favors glitzier technology. But construction fuels the commercial and real estate industries, which in turn impacts all of us in one way or another. Construction tech startups are poised to shake up a $1.3-trillion-dollar

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Onevest

APRIL 21, 2015

By Michael Whitehouse If you are considering investing in a startup company offline or online with platforms like 1000 Angels , a private investor network that connects startups with investors, the sheer number of what’s available can be both daunting and comforting. Does the startup offer something people genuinely want?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2022

s development finance institution, Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) Group, formally changed its name to British International Investment. As part of the name change, the development finance institution (DFI) announced that it surpassed its pledge to invest £2 billion in Africa over the last two years. On April 4, the U.K.’s

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Juno , a proptech startup which aims to build more sustainable and affordable apartment buildings, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Real Estate Technology (RET) Ventures co-led the financing, which brings the company’s total raised to $32 million since its 2019 inception.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Austin’s venture capital scene has been hot for years now, but a pair of local investment firms just closed on new funds aimed at injecting more capital into startups in Austin and elsewhere. More than 380 funding deals were made into Austin startups in 2021 , amounting to $4.9 Digging into the Alkami Technology IPO.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

I thought about things I never had to as an entrepreneur: check size, ownership percentage, deal stage, portfolio construction and risk. Finance where needed. Come 2009 we felt really bullish about the future for startups because the froth was gone and so, too, were wantrapreneurs. We need some visibility. Cut where needed.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Embedded finance infrastructure makes financing decisions based on real-time data. Fintech startup Parafin innovatively tackles this challenge through its embedded finance infrastructure used by partners such as DoorDash, Amazon, and others. and Canada. This has historically hindered small business growth.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Now many Detroit startups are on the fast track to growth. Whether it’s new funding, expansions or IPOs, it’s been an eventful year in Detroit startups. Here are the top Detroit startups and tech companies to watch in 2022. Small Detroit startups to watch in 2022. Next year is looking even better. Apply now to Autobooks.

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TechCrunch

JULY 10, 2022

In 2021, fintech startups were the top recipients of venture capital globally, accounting for about 21% of dollars raised with $131.5 So far in 2022, fintech startups are earning another, less favorable distinction — accounting for the third largest number of layoffs, by percentage, globally. Layoffs up in H1 2022. of the total.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Building a startup is an exhilarating journey, but the road to success is rarely a solo endeavor. While great ideas can be the catalyst for success, the team behind the idea truly drives a startup forward. Having that support system, especially in the early days of building a startup is important because it’s really hard.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And today, the Santa Rosa, California-based startup is announcing it has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Khosla Ventures toward its efforts to help address those inventory shortages with its technology. From there, it can help with everything from architectural plans to design to actual construction via its platform.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2023

So In May 2020, he teamed up with fellow Digital Ocean co-founders Mitch Wainer and Ben Uretsky to startup Welcome Homes , a New York City-based company that offers people a way to design and build new homes online. The startup “6xed” home sales in 2022, he added. million raised in Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While a portion of that is from the energy and materials required to construct buildings, the lion’s share — nearly 90% on an annual basis — comes from their use. The first part of this survey covered proptech startups solving financial problems. There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

Even if peers’ specific niches or industries differ, issues in financing, markets, technology, human resources and management often overlap. Construct an environment that’s action-oriented and milestone-driven. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Spain is preparing to push forward with pro-startup legislation, having recently unveiled a big and bold transformation plan with the headline goal, by 2030, of turning the country into ‘Spain Entrepreneurial Nation’, as the slightly clumsy English translation has it. So that’s our job.” France and Germany.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 11, 2014

Is it better to raise your startup’s seed round from only angel investors, or is it better to include a VC or two? Below, I compare and contrast the fundraising histories of about 3700 startups that have raised seeds. About 1 ⁄ 3 of these startups raised exclusively from “angels.” Median Seed Raised $M 1.2

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

The most successful entrepreneurs are those who take the approach of seeking out those who can give the best advice when dealing with the challenges of growing their small business or startup. These experts often possess a wealth of knowledge and can provide valuable guidance in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and strategy.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

From the outside, a startup that makes multiple pivots might look like it lacks direction. Dear Sophie, I live in India and run a startup here, but most of my clients are based in the United States. When should an early-stage startup hire a full-time lawyer? When should an early-stage startup hire a full-time lawyer?

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The early-stage investment fund’s vertical specialties span real estate, finance, insurance, and sustainability. They are a global resource for connections and talent that accelerate startups and early-stage companies. “MV Moderne’s Core Funds invest in technology companies with between $2-20 million in revenue.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Branch , which aims to power faster payments to contract workers with its technology, has raised $75 million in a Series C funding round that has closed just six months after it announced its last financing round. Lee Fixel’s Addition doubled down on its investment in Branch, leading both its Series B and C rounds. Image Credits: Branch.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Abstract Ventures led the financing, which also included participation from Propel Venture Partners, NFP Ventures, BoxGroup and Precursor Ventures. Interestingly, the startup also got some industry validation in the way of investors. Are insurtech startups undervalued? million in a seed round.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Register Antler , a business incubator and startup accelerator based in Singapore, has successfully raised $285 million for its emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate. This demonstrates the high level of trust in Antler’s ability to identify and nurture promising startups.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 9, 2022

Register South Korea’s largest accelerator program for foreign startups, K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) , is accepting applications for its 2022 edition. month all-paid residency program invites global startups to participate in this program known as an entry point for business in the Asian market. Besides the 3.5-month

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

AccountsIQ , a financial management software (FMS) startup founded by a team of chartered accountants (when accountants want to be entrepreneurs, you know startups are a thing), has raised €5.8 million in funding. Finch Capital launches third fund to invest in European fintech at Series A and B.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2021

Managing Editor Jordan Crook interviewed Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to discuss the future of travel and what it was like leading the world’s biggest hospitality startup during a global pandemic. Embedded finance will help fill the life insurance coverage gap. Embedded finance will help fill the life insurance coverage gap.

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OurCrowd

MAY 7, 2021

Startup of the Week: Treedom cuts carbon emissions. Locusview: Digital construction management platform raises $64M. Startup of the Week: Treedom: Cutting carbon emissions worldwide. By financing small agroforestry projects, Treedom provides income opportunities for local farming communities in 17 countries. Invest More.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2023

But for some reason, when you’re talking about a company that had achieved the highest-ever valuation for a privately held startup, it sits differently. Also, I recently wrote about how new fintech startup Mayfair is paying Stripe a fee as part of its mission to offer businesses a higher yield on their cash. That’s up 417.5%

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OurCrowd

JUNE 26, 2021

Startup of the Week: VisIC, fueling the electric car revolution. Startup of the Week: Ripple’s plant-based alternative. Startup of the Week: Ripple Foods: Watch out Oatly. He is the Founding Managing Partner at Maven Ventures, a leading seed venture fund for emerging consumer software startups. How to grow a hectocorn.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 5, 2022

It processes hundreds of billions of dollars each year for “every size of business — from startups to Fortune 500s.” In February 2021, corporate spend startup Brex was the latest fintech to apply for a bank charter. Fintech startups are taking the downturn harder than most other sectors, data indicates. And elsewhere.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has quickly established itself as the go-to method of financing for a variety of purchases, particularly online. This financing model has primarily been available to customers shopping online, but customers outside the U.S. What can startups do to stand out? healthcare, home construction, etc.).

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

It’s time to disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt This year, we’re reimagining and refreshing Disrupt to deliver the essential tools, knowledge, and connections that help ignite ideas and accelerate the next generation of startups. That’s why we’re bringing back the TechCrunch+ Stage under a new name: The Builders Stage.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2022

When Moran began angel investing, he found the whole process of startup fundraising to be confusing, so he started a venture podcast back in May 2014 called “ The Full Ratchet ,” to interview other VCs and provide funding transparency. When VCs turned to Zoom, Chicago startups were ready for their close-up.

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