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Tech Startup Funding Falls to 4-Year Low
January 04, 2024

Startups had a rough 2023, with the value of venture investments hitting a four-year low. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Frontdesk’s Whole-Staff Layoffs Suggest Struggle to Break Through Consumer Inertia
January 03, 2024

With Frontdesk reportedly laying off its whole staff, it seems that amid ongoing financial challenges, short-term rental models may not present a needed enough solution to push past consumers’ tendency to stick with the familiar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Startups Slash Jobs as Funding Rounds Become Rare
December 14, 2023

A dearth of new funding rounds has reportedly triggered a wave of startup layoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Rent the Runway Co-Founder Jenny Fleiss Joins Initialized Capital
December 07, 2023

Rent the Runway co-founder Jenny Fleiss has joined venture capital (VC) firm Initialized Capital as a partner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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3,200 VC-Backed Companies Go Under in ‘Difficult Year’ for Startups
December 07, 2023

Investors in America’s tech startup sector are bracing for a collapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Nearly 90% of 2021’s Unicorns Are Now Valued Lower
December 06, 2023

The status of being a unicorn is not as secure as it once seemed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Investors Snatch Up Startups Rejected by VC Firms
November 12, 2023

This year’s rising interest rates have led venture capitalists to curtail their startup investments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Supply Chain Tech Startups Seek Alternatives as VC Funding Slows
November 02, 2023

Supply chain technology startups are reportedly facing a challenging environment as venture capital (VC) firms reduce funding for these companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Walmart’s Incubator and Outlier Ventures Announce Accelerator Program’s First Startups
October 24, 2023

Walmart’s incubation arm, Store Nº8, and Outlier Ventures, a global Web3 accelerator, have announced the first cohort for their accelerator program aimed at supporting startups that are focused on building decentralized solutions to enhance the global retail and commerce experience. Get the Full Story Complete...