Planting seeds, growing dreams... As they say, spring showers (of money) bring May flowers. Seed funding is a welcome sight for startups as big deals slow down to a tri…
Fix it for me... From financial wellness to rent-now-pay-later apps and everything in between, startups fixing 'human' problems are winning BIG when it comes to funding…
Sunny days ahead... Spring seems to be here already (in winter). The upbeat mood accompanying it is evident as deal activity has picked up domestically. Seeds are being…
Startups: "How high can you grow?" Like 'high jumpers' in sports, the goal is to keep raising the bar (and clearing it). VCs often raise the bar, not considering fundin…
Turn it Up! The 'funding winter' of 2023 is behind us, and forward-thinking suggests that 2024 will be the year to thaw out the startup funding scene. The area set to b…
How far will it go? The state of VC is shifting; borders are open for new investors in tech. But how long can startups go without funding, and how far are VCs willing t…
Gazing into a Crystal Ball... If you could see the future, would you want to? While crystal balls may interest some, they may not hold merit when predicting VC deals in…
Gun Powder, Dry Powder...BOOM! As we look back to 2023, optimism was high (along with funding deals) in Q1 and Q4. Perhaps it was the New Year's expectations, deal-act…
It's not over...until someone sings. As we round out 2023, what's clear is that the VCs are still seeking to invest, demonstrating optimism for the New Year. Of interes…
Burning a hole (in VC pockets)... As we approach the end of one of the most challenging years for funding, what remains clear is that there is STILL funding happening!…
On sale, BOGO, and more... Like a sale with deep discounts retailers offer to make shoppers spend on their products, the startup scene is experiencing the same phenomen…
The messy pileup... 2023 is ending much like a pile-up that slows down traffic on a busy freeway, impending travel to various destinations. At least, that's the state o…
Actors on stage... Long before 'lights, camera, action' are the auditions. In the startup world, those auditioning are likely the startup's founders. However, many star…
Quality (over quantity) It's been an almost absent year for M&A, but tech valuations are rising, especially for later-stage startups. Despite fewer deals in 2023, l…
Rolaids... VC funds were getting bigger and bigger, feeding the idea of capital abundance and lavishly funded startups. Now, raising more and boasting bogus valuations…
An eye on AI (or sleeping with one eye open?) Last week, the Biden Administration released an executive order laying out a broad range of safety and security measures f…
A, B, C, it's easy as 1-2-3 ... Innovation has been fast and furious for the Fintech sector, with lots and lots of money thrown toward startups to build and scale. But…
The Game of Monopoly... Monopoly, the game, is about 'growing rich' by buying properties, charging rent, and making 'smart decisions' to stay afloat. But more than anyt…
Time Keeps on Slipping... Amid the uncertainty of world events, the startup community, domestically and abroad, is being impacted. Earlier this year and this past week,…
Late to the party ... Sometimes, it's beneficial to be late to the party; just showing up is still fashionable. The same can be said for startups, as late-stage funding…
Pivoting... As investors pivot their funding into differing sectors, startups must also pivot their strategy and development to meet time-sensitive goals. "Goals?" you…
On Top Of The World "I've tried to cut these cornersTry to take the easy way outI kept on falling short of something I coulda gave up then, butThen again, I couldn't…
Does valuation = profitability? This year has seen fewer unicorn births, lower funding awards, and more exits. Amid the noise is the valuation data that may not tell th…
The bigger they are (the harder they fall)... Many VC-backed startups have closed down or seen valuations fall in the past few quarters, with their IPO dreams shattered…