TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Venture capital investors focused on food tech are calling 2023 the year when alternative seafood startups will make notable strides. Meanwhile, investors expect 40 investments to be made in this sector this year, up from 36 in 2022, according to the Good Food Institute’s annual investor report.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In true CLF fashion, we brought together leaders across entertainment, sports, music, and business and tech at our annual Cultural Leadership Summit to celebrate the undeniable influence and impact of culture, and foster real connections to build the future together. No question gets answered that doesn’t get asked. Kevin Hart 3.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 1, 2014

We all have our inherent biases and what I am not arguing here is that the venture capital world is a fair playing field for anyone. I repeat: I AM NOT ARGUING THAT VENTURE CAPITAL IS FAIR TO ANYONE. billion went to women-led ventures.". billion went to women-led ventures.". Sounds awful, right?

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StartupNation

MAY 26, 2021

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about how Michigan leads the nation in the biggest increase in venture capital investing and how venture capital is furthering innovation in our state. Venture capital is the type of capital used to invest in companies, startup companies, and fuel their growth.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

W h en many people think of how the business sector relates to startup companies and the venture funding that invests in them, the perception is that this part of the economy is irrelevant and doesn’t impact the average person’s life. In addition, angels are more diverse than venture capitalists.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

One of the least understood parts of the venture capital industry and venture capital firms is how investment decisions actually get made. For anything that would be considered a normal investment for the partnership most firms try to make sure every partner has seen the deal and has a chance to weigh in.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2023

The investor argued that the founders were “working for equity,” and that his investment shouldn’t go to the founding team. As a startup founder, you really need to understand how venture capital works One caveat: That doesn’t mean founders should pay themselves way above market rates.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Register Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, SoGal Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in diverse founding teams, operating in both the United States and Asia. Background Pocket Sun’s journey in the investment industry has shaped her into the leader she is today.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Berkeley-based cultured meat company New Age Meats announced Monday it raised $25 million in Series A funding that will enable the company to begin production of its first product offering, a variety of pork sausages, next year. The cultured meat landscape is gaining new entrants as the technology has evolved.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” ” We won’t be the right cultural fit for every entrepreneur but if we’re truly WYSIWYG then it helps entrepreneurs decide if we’re aligned.

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StartupNation

JULY 27, 2021

StartupNation founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan, shares a conversation with Ara Topouzian, e xecutive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association and RJ King, editor of DBusiness Magazine , on the status of venture capital in Michigan today. The post What Does Michigan Venture Capital Look Like Today?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By I approached several EO women colleagues and nCourage Investment Group was born. I also love seeing women introduced to the world of early-stage investing.”

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Founder Bounty

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Most VC's do not have any startup experience yet invest and bet on startups. Just take a look at the index ventures CV's and you will be able to tell how many of them really have startup experience. The best Venture capital investments have been made by old founders and continue to do so. Vlad Kozul

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

China’s Age of Malaise [Evan Osnos/New Yorker] – A loooong read but essential stuff if you are interested in China from an sort of view (cultural, economic, geopolitical, startup). And how mismatched (or unspoken) ones in venture capital can cause stress.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

We mutually anticipated it would be a three year role, after which Kate could decide if she liked investing or wasn’t ready to leave the world of operating (she joined us from 5+ years at Uber). This is even harder when it comes to evaluating new companies and learning what great investments look like.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Register Venture investment is a high-stakes game that demands vision, persistence, and adaptability. Although venture capital is often viewed as a maze, there are those who have paved the way, making the journey smoother for others. ” – Kim. . ” – Kim. ” Kim.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a deeply researched report for TechCrunch+ , reporter Christine Hall examined the state of the cell-cultured meat industry and identified many of the startups innovating in the sector, along with the challenges they face when it comes to ramping up production and getting regulators and consumers on their side. “It yourprotagonist.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The venture capital market is on a tear , pumping capital into a host of startups around the world. It’s generally considered a great time to raise capital and build a technology-centered, disruptive business. Black Ops Ventures wants to shake up the norm and invest in Black founders as its focus.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Good Startup , a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on alternative protein, has closed its latest fund. It also invests in non-food startups: For example, companies that make alternatives to leather. So far, Good Startup has invested in 21 companies out of a target of 35 startups. .

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

We use this public charity to put together syndicates of donors and raise more capital for our projects than would be possible on our own. It reminds me very much of the way early-stage venture capital works. Philanthropy is an incredibly rewarding way to invest in the change you want to see in the world.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

I like to think of what we’ve been going through in the tech sector/startup land/venture capital over the last year as a cleanse. Company cultures got out of whack. Venture capital firms got out of whack. Things had gotten so nutty, frothy, and out of control that we needed a reset.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2022

While many funds are returning to more conservative check-writing , with a focus on profitability and business fundamentals, crypto remains a sector in the spotlight that attracts dedicated billion-dollar funds and investment terms that remind us more of 2021 than 2022. Tokens and the future of future equity. Influx of cash-rich attention.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital It’s time to tear open the seemingly impenetrable ‘old boys’ network It’s no secret that founders seek out investors who value diversity and recognize the success that comes from having diverse teams. However, the question of how to make this a reality remains unanswered.

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Revolution

JULY 13, 2023

Core to our investment thesis was Scopely’s platform approach to IP partnership and game development, its exceptional ability to drive monetization among users, and the team’s dedication to becoming the preeminent free-to-play mobile gaming publisher. Revolution Growth first partnered with Scopely in 2017 when we led the company’s Series C.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

The culture is driven by the 20-something irreverent founder with huge technical chops who in a “David vs. Goliath” mythology take on the titans of industry and wins. Of the first four investments I made as a VC in 2009, two have exited and two (Invoca & GumGum) still are independent and likely to produce $billion++ outcomes .

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

As the global venture capital market contracts following a historic investing boom, the downturn impacts each startup market differently. Sweden, which has a population of around that of Michigan in the United States, punches above its weight in both cultural and business terms. And narrow our focus.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Like most entrepreneurs, I started as an underdog, and it remained a key part of company culture as we grew. We had no venture capital and weren’t part of a global agency network. I traveled, collected experiences and explored new cultures, places and people. Be an Underdog. They embody freedom—and suddenly, I was free.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Launching a product in a foreign market where you’re unfamiliar with the language and culture is a necessary step for growing companies, “but the barriers to entry are high” in Japan, Birrmacher notes, which is why building community was foundational to their expansion. Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window).

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Greycroft , the self-styled “seed-to-growth” venture capital firm, today announced the closing of over $1 billion in capital commitments across new funds. ” We are thrilled to announce the closing of over $1 billion of capital commitments across new funds.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

Brian Schwarzbach Contributor Brian Schwarzbach is an SF-based investor with Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm investing across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. He focuses on early-stage investments in commerce, marketplaces and consumer. Recommerce is a concept as old as trade itself.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Investment apps in Southeast Asia are attracting a lot of funding, and now some are raising fast follow-on rounds, too. The latest round’s lead investor is Valar Ventures, which also led Syfe’s Series A, marking the fintech-focused venture capital firm’s first investment in an Asian startup.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

Synthesis Capital , the one-year-old London-based food technology and alternative protein investor, closed its first fund with over $300 million in capital commitments. The new fund will target around 15 investments with an average check size of $15 million. Is cell-cultured meat ready for prime time?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 17, 2020

With barriers like these in place, it should be no surprise that 77% of founders are white, and mostly male — despite the attention diversity and inclusion initiatives receive in tech culture today. Investing in minority founders is poised to have some very tangible benefits. Diversity is the key to unlocking both.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2022

The NFT market is still raking in billions, but the pace of investment appears to be slowing in recent weeks. “The market has been frothy, however, we’re kind of entering a bear market, which is actually great for the fund as we are very patient capital,” Goldberg says.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

Last week, there was a Business Insider article measuring the percent of female founded companies that NYC seed funds invest in. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures came in first, with a whopping 61%. Lerer Ventures was second, with just under 20%. Most companies don''t ever raise venture capital and they do just fine.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

New Zealand, a country of just under 5 million people, has historically flown under the radar of venture capitalism. culture and an economy based on raw materials, Aotearoa hasn’t stood out to investors in the Asia-Pacific region, especially not when they could set their sights on larger markets in China and Southeast Asia. “For

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