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Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

Two Apple vets have $241 million and no customers | Fortune

Companies can raise large sums without demonstrating product-market fit or clearly defining a product publicly.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation | TechCrunch

Helsing is reportedly nearing a $1.2 billion funding round at an $18 billion valuation led by Dragoneer and co-led by Lightspeed.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B | TechCrunch

Ramp is seeking to raise $750 million at a pre-money valuation above $40 billion, building on rapid 2025 fundraising and revenue growth plus AI-driven spend management.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 months ago

Phoebe Gates wants her $185 million AI startup to succeed with 'no ties to my privilege or my last name': 'I have a chip on my shoulder' | Fortune

Phoebe Gates is building AI shopping startup Phia, raising $35M and insisting the company succeed independent of her family name and privilege.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Build a pipeline and close deals with an exhibit table at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 provides face-to-face access to buyers, investors, and partners to accelerate sales, fundraising, and strategic growth.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Another Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree could be headed to prison

Several Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni have faced major fraud charges, including high-profile cases that led to federal indictments and potential lengthy prison sentences.
US news
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud | TechCrunch

Kalder founder Gökçe Güven was criminally charged for allegedly raising $7 million with a pitch deck containing false claims about client partnerships and revenues.
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Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
Venture
fromMedium
3 months ago

Vibe prototyping is a double-edged sword

Realistic interactive prototypes can secure stakeholder excitement and investor funding, but they can mislead without market validation and sustainable business models.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A16z partner shares 3 things founders should be able to 'materialize' if they want to be successful

Founders must materialize labor, secure capital through persuasive storytelling, and attract and retain customers.
Startup companies
fromWIRED
3 months ago

China's Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You're Still Alive

Are You Dead Yet requires a daily tap; missing two days triggers an email to a designated contact and the app went viral in China.
SOMA, SF
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Inside San Francisco's coffeehouse-fueled AI scene, where million-dollar deals happen over cortados

Founders can replace costly offices by building in coffee shops, leveraging serendipity, distributed teams, and affordable daily routines to grow startups.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better | TechCrunch

Building in highly regulated, culturally sensitive sectors requires long regulatory navigation, iterative development during approvals, extended runway planning, and specialized fundraising strategies.
Venture
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Every AI founder thinks they want a mega investing round. Trust me, you don't

Mega fundraising rounds force startups into relentless perfectionism and growth pressure, often prioritizing optics over sustainable product-market fit.
fromFortune
5 months ago

Hinge CEO says he bribed students with KitKats to get the $550 million-a-year business off the ground: 'I had to beg and borrow a lot' | Fortune

"designed to be deleted."
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The crazy story of how Ring founder Jamie Siminoff secured the name 'Ring.com'

Acquiring the Ring.com domain for $2 million nearly depleted funding but was a calculated gamble to build a strong, memorable consumer brand.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I quit JPMorgan and took a 70% pay cut. It was a scary decision, but I finally feel meaningfully busy, not calendar busy.

Leaving a secure corporate role allowed him to redefine success, pursue impact, and raise over $6 million for his startup.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Exclusive: Sam Atlman-backed Exowatt wants to power AI data centers with billions of hot rocks | TechCrunch

Exowatt plans to deliver continuous 24/7 solar power at one cent per kilowatt-hour using containerized units to transform data-center and energy markets.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Ring founder recommends young entrepreneurs read a Walt Disney biography - and go on 'Shark Tank'

Founders should read Neal Gabler's Walt Disney biography, clarify their company's mission, and use 'Shark Tank' appearances to practice pitching to investors.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Beta Technologies ends first day on NYSE in the green and $1B raised | TechCrunch

Beta Technologies raised over $1 billion in its NYSE IPO at a $7.4 billion valuation, with shares closing at $36.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

David Sacks' Craft leads $42 million Series A in govtech startup Starbridge | TechCrunch

Starbridge centralizes fragmented public-sector procurement data to help sales teams prioritize opportunities and act efficiently.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Disrupt 2025 founder and investor bundle sale ends tonight | TechCrunch

Limited-time Founder and Investor group bundle sale for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Less than a month until Disrupt 2025 - Book your exhibit table | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt isn't just another tech conference packed with 10,000+ tech leaders - it's the launchpad for startups and innovators. Disrupt is where companies meet their first investors, form game-changing partnerships, and spark the ideas that take them to the next level. Your exhibit table could be the launchpad for your next big breakthrough, but time is running out. With less than a month until Disrupt takes place on October 27-29 at San Francisco's Moscone West, tables are selling fast.
Startup companies
Venture
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Do startups still need Silicon Valley? Find out at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley's location advantage is increasingly uncertain as distributed teams, regional hubs, and global fundraising normalize, altering founders' access and opportunity.
Fundraising
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
8 months ago

8 Signals That Make Startup Investors Pay Attention | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Investors prioritize consistent signals: strong founding teams, meaningful retention-driven traction, product performance, and preparedness to deploy capital efficiently.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

I raised $3 million for my AI startup as a full-time Yale student. Here's how I manage my time.

A Yale student co-founded Series, an AI social network, raised $3.1 million pre-seed while balancing studies through intense work and delegation.
fromModern Retail
8 months ago

Modern Retail Podcast: Target CEO out, Amazon doubles down on grocery, and Bullish's Mike Duda on scaling founder-led brands

This week on the Modern Retail Podcast, co-hosts Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels get into the big news of Target CEO Brian Cornell stepping down. Cornell will move over to be executive chair of the board, and be replaced by Target vet Michael Fiddelke. On this week's rundown, the team also discusses the latest investment Amazon is making in its grocery business as it evolves. The company announced free same-day delivery service for fresh groceries to over 1,000 U.S. cities and towns.
Startup companies
Growth hacking
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Your Career Is Not Your Personality. Sorry. (4/21/2025) | HackerNoon

Today features key articles on startup fundraising horrors, identity in the workforce, and the self-improvement industry's alarming messages.
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