INAUGURATION DAY As we were writing this week's VC post, the inauguration of President Donald Trump was going on in the background. A new admnistration enters the Whit…
I'M BAAAAAACK!! Yes, that's right - Cindy Taylor here, back writing the Top 5 VC columns for DWN. A huge thank you to our friend Teresa Leno who helped us with this co…
Warming up After a three-year lull, 2025 shows signs of gaining momentum for deal activity. There's a stockpile of cash (from VCs and Private Investors holding out) tha…
Auld Lang Syne The Scottish song 'Auld Lang Syne' translates to English as 'for old times' sake.' It is about preserving old friendships and looking back on the year ab…
Goodbye, so long, and farewell, 2024 Another year of VC deal activity is over! As we round out 2024, we reflect on some of the most significant triple-digit deals. Whi…
2025 Emerging tech trends: what and who to watch With all of the technology hubbub, someone must keep track of what's being developed and by whom. As they say in the fi…
When debt is celebrated Week after week, startups receive funding and celebrate the win. Money flows, tech advances, and egos inflate. However, many fail to consider th…
When banks and financial corps show their cards... Watching deals unfold like a poker game requires patience, thoughtfulness, and a keen eye. By paying attention, one c…
4th Quarter blues, the $ is due... The fourth quarter is typically when VCs seek new investments in startups and drop those failing, "rebalancing" their portfolios. On…
When I grow up, I want to be a unicorn... Many unicorn additions, exits, and IPOs signal it's an excellent time for startups. "So far this year, 32 companies have exit…
'D'-regulation? As the world watched the U.S. election this past week, those in the fintech, blockchain, and VC space anxiously await deregulation. If soon-to-be two-ti…
All bets are on... This past week, CB Insights released its FinTech 100: The most promising fintech startups of 2024. Following this column, you'll find familiar names…