The Zapier Blog

JULY 4, 2025

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Select the right automation tools or frameworks Now it's time to choose your toolkit. Invest in training and documentation to future-proof your efforts. The goal is to build a scalable orchestration framework across the organization. Train your team Your automation strategy is only as strong as the people behind it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2021

But the alien metaphor serves as a neat acronym for the five dimensions of our ALIEN thinking framework: A for Attention. Current innovation frameworks–think lean startup or design sprint–emphasize speed and action over reflection and strategic breaks. L for Levitation (meaning reflection). I for Imagination.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. They recently exited their investment in Gaikai for $380 million while their rival OnLive (who had raised > $200 million) just went through bankruptcy. I’ve laid out my policy on seed investing pretty clearly and publicly.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

The models of these B2B companies mirror their retail e-commerce counterparts such as Wasoko and TradeDepot, as they use tech-enabled solutions to digitize medicine distribution to underserved pharmacies, drug shops, clinics, and hospitals. As such, their growth has been rapid, Salient says.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 19, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. I believe that Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem. He said, . “[W]e

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Car sensors like cameras and radar capture data, translate it and send it the powertrain to enable features like emergency braking. With this in mind, Aptiv might have a more long-term reason to invest strategically in a scalable system architecture that functions under the hood of autonomous vehicles.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. 1) Manage the firm .

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2021

Most companies don’t announce their first venture investment after almost 20 years in the business, nor do they announce that round is the equivalent of a good startup’s entire private fundraising history. billion investment on a $3.75 billion valuation.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. The 11 Steps of Investing in Private Companies. 1) Manage the firm .

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 27, 2023

The company enables businesses to conduct cross-border payments, global cash collection, commercial card issuance, and efficient treasury management. Recently, the startup obtained a Capital Markets Services license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, bolstering its regulatory framework.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

However, our research indicated that the investment landscape is growing increasingly competitive as venture capitalists become more educated and less skeptical. Please give us your web3 elevator pitch: What is it, and what role does it play in today’s internet framework? . In two sentences: Web3 is the key to the real metaverse.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 11, 2023

The funding round was invested by Seaborne Capital, Filipino family offices, Imagine If Partners and US family office– the Rufino Family and David Leechiu. These challenges, encompassing issues of capital accessibility and adherence to regulatory frameworks, continue to hinder the progress of local startups.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2022

As the name suggests, Urban Innovation Fund invests in companies building technology to shape the future of cities, while VMG targets commerce. The firm invests in companies working on issues of livability, sustainability or economic vitality and often have a lot of regulatory and political challenges. billion earlier this year.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 7, 2023

This round of funding has gained support from Contents Technologies, Transcend Capital Partners, and existing backers Investible and eWTP Tech Innovation Fund. BintanGo’s operational framework centers around a platform that leverages creator-powered marketing and user-generated content. million in funding support.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 12, 2023

This firm has been investing in startups that create social impact in Southeast Asia; Carrie Chan, Co-Founder & CEO of Avant Meats, the first cultivated fish company in Asia and Irwan Tjahaja, CEO of Swap Energi, Asia’s largest clean distribution network through swappable batteries & smart e-motorcycles.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For example, Pulumi and its cloud engineering platform is helping infrastructure teams and developers tame cloud complexity by enabling them to write code in the languages that they know and love, and use software engineering practices to build, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In an exclusive conversation with Asia Tech Daily, Alex shares insights into his voyage into the venture capital world, his role at Creative Ventures, and how his background in materials science has influenced his investment approach in deep tech sectors. It’s an evolving process shaped by new information and market feedback.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 10, 2020

Motivated by the desire to understand the systemic reasons keeping businesses from scaling , Fred spent four years conducting an ethnographic study whose conclusions helped define a conceptual Framework – the Five Conditions – codifying the processes, structures and behaviors that go into building a business. entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

today closed a $30 million additional investment from Fidelity Management & Research Company with participation from Lip-Bu Tan (who’s joining the board) and previous investors, concluding the startup’s Series B. . After emerging from stealth in 2019, Sima.ai As over-100-employee Sima.ai

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 18, 2023

From adopting the “Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs” strategy to avoiding risky investments, these insights offer a wealth of knowledge for any entrepreneur looking to navigate the uncertain waters of startup success. This way, we made more informed decisions and reduced the risk of failure.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Jeff Pomeranz, Partner at Right Side Capital , said, “The biggest investment of resources with our tech platform relates to the capturing and maintenance of data on our huge portfolio of 1100+ evolving tech companies. Fundraising.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 18, 2023

LTD , one of the largest security integration companies in the world, according to Forbes Global 2000 , has made a primary equity investment of $192 million in the two companies, $100M in Eagle Eye Networks and $92M in Brivo. The SECOM investment underscores that cloud and AI are the future of physical security,” said Drako.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

” Reilly: You’ve been co-leading a research project on innovation in the investment management industry , which became an Institutional Investor cover story: “ Asset Managers, Prepare to Have Your Business Disrupted ”. I knew that executing this research, and then publishing it, would attract pertinent investment opportunities. .

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These web contracts automate and enforce agreement terms in code, enabling trustless web interactions. How to Invest in Web3: Navigating Emerging Opportunities Crypto Coins and Tokens Investments In the Web3 ecosystem, cryptocurrencies and tokens are more than digital currencies; they represent a new paradigm of digital value.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2020

In its move to the US, Sanity has over the past few years been tapping into a growing market for services to enable those who rely on the web to do business do it in a more creative and dynamic way. “A With CMS so close to my roots, I couldn’t be more delighted that Sanity is the inaugural investment for Monochrome Capital.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compatible with existing cloud environments, machine learning frameworks like Google’s TensorFlow and Meta’s PyTorch and even other AI accelerator engines, Modular’s engine, currently in closed preview, lets developers import trained models and run them up to 7.5 ” Ambitious much? .

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“A few macro-level trends are driving demand for Eclypsium’s solution, and therefore made this the right time to raise funding to enable accelerated growth,” Bulygin told TechCrunch in an email interview. And according to Crunchbase, venture dollars invested into cyber startups hit almost $6 billion in Q1 2022.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It may be a hobby or something of personal interest that enables you to develop a level of expertise that other people value. Here is a framework that can help you delve deeper into your quest to choose the right startup business: Self-Evaluation : What interests, hobbies, and passions do you have?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2022

.” Axio was co-founded in 2016 by Kannry and Dave White, who say they were inspired by the difficulty companies often have making decisions around cybersecurity investments. ” Axio aims to help businesses answer questions like whether they should invest in cyber controls (e.g.,

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

The Singularity Platform is essentially a combo of three tools that Koop built: Koop API, Portal By Koop, and Insurability Sufficiency Framework (ISF). “Boston Materials is a high-performance materials company enabling manufacturers of industrial and consumer products to break through their design trade-offs with new materials.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Founders need to invest in their employees of color by allowing them to participate in professional development programs to create the next generation of executives — that’s equity. These programs include supported and hosted online job boards, career fairs and workforce development initiatives. Supplier diversity.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

CEO Guilherme Steinbruch, an alum of Global Founders Capital (the investment firm co-founded by the Samwer brothers of Rocket Internet fame, among others), co-founded factory14 with Marcos Ramírez (COO) and Gianluca Cocco (CBO) — who have respectively worked at e-commerce giants like Amazon and Delivery Hero.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The Act, which allocates $2 billion to states under the “Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program,” enables investors in undercapitalized regions to leverage federal dollars into startup investments. Small Business Investment Companies (1950s & 60s) The U.S.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Newly appointed CEO Bart Omlo says that the proceeds from Kontent’s first external investment will be put toward expanding the company’s marketing and sales teams, opening a new office in New York and supporting product development.

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