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The RSA Conference in San Francisco attracted a large number of attendees and generated positive sentiments among venture capitalists regarding dealmaking and the IPO market. Notable deals included a…

Anysphere, known for its Cursor application, raised $900 million at a $9 billion valuation, led by Thrive Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and Accel. In December, Anysphere secure…

Global venture funding totaled $23 billion in April 2025, unchanged from the previous year but down from $68 billion in March. April marked one of the slowest months for funding in the past year. The…

During the week of April 26 to May 2, 2025, significant funding rounds occurred in the space, defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, and data orchestration sectors. Chaos Industries secured $275 million…

Venture capital investment trends show a significant shift towards large financing rounds for established companies. In the first quarter of 2025, OpenAI secured $40 billion, nearly half of all U.S. …

The Secretary of Education's reference to AI as "A1" shifted attention away from substantive education discussions. President Trump signed an executive order promoting AI in K-12 schools, directing f…

Astronomer, a developer of the data orchestration platform Astro, secured $93 million in a Series D funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures. The funding involved contributions from Salesforce Vent…

Last year, major companies like Mastercard, Nvidia, and AMD acquired venture-backed AI startups. OpenAI plans to acquire the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for about $3 billion, which would be its …

The market shows a resurgence in SPAC activity, signaling a shift in dynamics. Many startups previously merged with SPACs during the last bull market, with mixed results across sectors such as scoote…

Embedded finance responds to consumer demands for speed and simplicity, transforming everyday platforms into financial ecosystems. Startups reshape business models and create new revenue streams thro…

Apex, a space manufacturing company, secured $200 million in a Series C funding round on April 29, 2025. This round, led by 8VC and Point72 Ventures, follows a previous $95 million raised in Series B…

IPOs remain stalled, prompting an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of venture-backed startups. In Q1 2025, startup M&A dollar volume reached $71 billion, with 550 deals, representing a 26% …

Startups increasingly depend on mergers and acquisitions for exits due to a sluggish IPO market. Private equity firms have invested over $56 billion in acquiring private, venture-backed companies in …

The Founder’s Office is an emerging strategic function in startups, connecting founders with their organizations to facilitate growth. This team helps founders delegate tasks effectively, manage high…

Startups must navigate staffing adjustments carefully to avoid legal and reputational issues during layoffs. Compliance with federal and state WARN Acts is essential for mass layoffs, while smaller r…

Chainguard, a software supply chain security startup, secured $356 million in a Series D funding round, achieving a valuation of $3.5 billion. The funding was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and IVP, with …

Canada-U.S. relations currently experience challenges due to trade tensions. U.S. trade policies affect both economies and create friction. New tariffs raise anticipation about their impact on ventur…

Investors focus on AI and chatbots. Manychat raised $140 million in a growth capital round led by Summit Partners. The company, based in Palo Alto, California, provides conversational AI and automati…

The fintech sector undergoes restructuring driven by artificial intelligence, leading to signs of resurgence amidst challenges for early-stage founders. Established companies dominate consumer and bu…

A revolution in the tech industry is shifting business approaches to cloud services. Organizations experience limitations from traditional cloud providers, including high egress fees and restricted o…