Venture Capitalists news and trends

Venture-Backed Startups Going Bankrupt at Alarming Rate
Startups // August 19, 2024

Startup failures in the U.S. have surged by 60% in the past year, posing a threat to millions of jobs and potentially impacting the wider economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Venture Capital Has a New Secret Weapon: AI
Artificial Intelligence // April 03, 2024

In the venture capital (VC) world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a hot sector to pour money into — it’s now an essential tool for making savvy investment decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

What Lighting a Fire Tells Us About Igniting Threads and the Billionaires’ New City
David S. Evans // October 31, 2023

It never hurts to brush up on basic skills, like how to make a roaring campfire in the woods before taking that next backpacking trip. How you make one also provides some timely reminders for Silicon Valley heavyweights who may be off on their next platform...

Sequoia Capital Reportedly Downsizes 2 Major Funds
Investments // July 27, 2023

Silicon Valley venture firm Sequoia Capital has reportedly downsized two major funds due to the downturn in the startup market. 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...

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Venture Capital Has a New Secret Weapon: AI

April 03, 2024
In the venture capital (VC) world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a hot sector to pour money into — it’s now an essential tool for making savvy investment decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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Venture Capital Secondary Market Booms as IPOs Stagnate

April 28, 2025
With public listings on hold, venture capitalists are reportedly turning to the secondary market. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Sequoia Capital Reportedly Downsizes 2 Major Funds

July 27, 2023
Silicon Valley venture firm Sequoia Capital has reportedly downsized two major funds due to the downturn in the startup market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

JPMorgan Boosts Business After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse

July 12, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse in March has prompted J.P. Morgan to tap into the resulting vacuum and grow its business of banking venture capitalists and startups. The largest U.S. bank...

Report: VC Firms Team Up to Restore SVB

March 14, 2023
A group of venture capital firms is reportedly working to reclaim parts of Silicon Valley Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...