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Greg Shepard Greg Shepard
Updated on April 22, 2024

Your Investors Aren’t Your Friends

You need their money, but you shouldn’t trust their judgment — at least, not more than your own.

Venky B Venky B
Updated on April 22, 2024

4 Strategies for Growing a Company Without VC Funding

Many major tech companies have managed to become household names without drawing on VC funding. Here are some principles to adhere to if you want to follow their examples.

Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Climate Tech Funding Is on the Rise Again

But is it enough, and will it last?

Miki Reynolds Miki Reynolds
Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Start Funding More Than Just White Guys

Although VC is focused on innovation, it has resisted change to its own structures. But finding innovative models is the best way to provide funding to a more diverse group of founders.

Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 22, 2024

Foodtech Funding Doubled in 2021 as the Industry Continued to Evolve

From alt meat to delivery robots, foodtech saw a lot of innovation — and a lot of VC dollars — last year. And we appear to just be getting started.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 22, 2024

First Citizens Bank to Acquire Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank customers will not see an interruption in service, according to First Citizens Bank.

First Citizens Bank headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Photo: First Citizens Bank
Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 22, 2024

Early Stage VC Activity Isn’t Slowing Down in 2021

A recent 500 Startups survey took the pulse of early stage investors. Here’s what it found.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 22, 2024

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: How Tech Companies Helped Others During a Chaotic Weekend

Several tech companies and VC firms stepped up to help, but the government acted quickly to get depositors their money back.

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Colin Campbell Colin Campbell
Updated on April 22, 2024

Was WeWork’s Problem Too Much Money?

Our expert argues that a too-big bundle of cash drove the startup sensation into bankruptcy.

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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on April 22, 2024

We Could Soon Find Out If Startups Are Eligible for Stimulus Loans

Existing rules left many wondering whether startups are eligible for emergency loans. It seems we’re about to find out.

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