#startup-investment

[ follow ]
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it won't get acquired | TechCrunch

When we talk to some of these big players in a critical infrastructure, the first call, 10 minutes in, like 99% of the time we're gonna get that question," Zhang told TechCrunch. "And they want real assurances, right?"
Venture
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Start-ups are now table stakes for the future of ad tech

Integral Ad Science may separate from Publica amid Criteo's possible divestiture of BidSwitch assets, showing shifts in the ad tech landscape.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TechCrunch All Stage 2025 welcomes Boldstart partner Ellen Chisa to talk early-stage enterprise bets | TechCrunch

Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, brings exceptional expertise in early-stage enterprise startup investment, ensuring founders receive the guidance they need from day one.
Startup companies
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Why a16z VC believes that Cluely, the 'cheat on everything' startup, is the new blueprint for AI startups | TechCrunch

Cluely's rage-bait marketing strategy attracted significant VC interest, suggesting that speed and attention-grabbing tactics are crucial for startup success in the AI era.
#venture-capital
fromFortune
1 month ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: Sorenson Capital raises $150 million third fund to chase security and enterprise software deals

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close | TechCrunch

LoftyInc Capital secures $43 million to focus on late-seed and Series A startups across Africa amidst a slight dip in funding deals.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Funding to women-founded startups declined 12% in 2024, but that wasn't far behind the broader market | TechCrunch

Women's venture funding trends reveal complex dynamics in the European market, particularly in deep tech.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: Sorenson Capital raises $150 million third fund to chase security and enterprise software deals

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech | TechCrunch

Construct Capital has closed its third fund with $300 million in commitments, indicating strong institutional interest in venture capital focused on defense tech.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

French VC firm Founders Future plans US expansion | TechCrunch

Founders Future, a Paris-based VC, aims to raise €1 billion by 2030 after selling a 25% stake in its holding company.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities | TechCrunch

Critical Venture Partners invests in university graduates to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close | TechCrunch

LoftyInc Capital secures $43 million to focus on late-seed and Series A startups across Africa amidst a slight dip in funding deals.
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Funding to women-founded startups declined 12% in 2024, but that wasn't far behind the broader market | TechCrunch

Women's venture funding trends reveal complex dynamics in the European market, particularly in deep tech.
more#venture-capital
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

TechCrunch All Stage 2025 welcomes Boldstart partner Ellen Chisa to talk early-stage enterprise bets | TechCrunch

Ellen Chisa will share her insights on investing in enterprise startups at TechCrunch All Stage 2025.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Bosch Launches Fund IV at 250M to support deep-tech startups - Silicon Canals

Bosch launches €250M Fund VI to invest in deep-tech startups addressing critical challenges.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland backs 3 Amsterdam startups

Phosphoenix has a unique neurotech solution to (partially) restore the vision of blind people. With this financing from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, we hope to advance this groundbreaking technology.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI 'safety' fund | TechCrunch

Ralston is specifically looking for startups that "enhance AI safety, security, and responsible deployment," and plans to write $100,000 checks with a $10 million cap.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Investors are in a 'frenzy' to buy secondary shares in Anduril, but good luck getting ahold of shares

There is intense demand and limited supply for secondary shares of Anduril, reflecting its growing value as a defense tech startup.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The next big social app won't look like TikTok. 12 investors dish on where they're placing their bets in consumer tech.

Investments in consumer social startups are declining, yet investors anticipate innovative applications driven by AI and changing user needs.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms | TechCrunch

Epirus raised $250 million in Series D funding to strengthen its anti-drone technology and expand its market presence.
European startups
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures proves you don't need to move to a tech hub. Just build your own

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures successfully bridges the gap between academia and industry, facilitating startup creation and funding outside traditional tech hubs.
[ Load more ]