Venture Capitalists news and trends

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. In a move reflecting the changes within tech investing, Sequoia cut the size of its cryptocurrency fund to $200 million from its original $585 million, as...

JPMorgan Boosts Business After Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
Banking // 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 has filled the niche by hiring dozens of bankers around the world, according to a...

Report: VC Firms Team Up to Restore SVB
Banking // March 14, 2023

A group of venture capital firms is reportedly working to reclaim parts of Silicon Valley Bank. Companies in talks to preserve the failed bank — known for its service of tech sector clients — include General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures, the Financial Times...

Interviews & Exclusives
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. By rapidly analyzing massive amounts of data on startups and market trends, AI helps VCs identify the most promising opportunities and make better-informed decisions […]

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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. In a move reflecting the changes within tech investing, Sequoia cut the size of its cryptocurrency fund to $200 million from its original $585 million, as well as slashed the size of its ecosystem fund to […]

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. Companies in talks to preserve the failed bank — known for its service of...

WeWork’s IPO Flop Triggers Tech Startup Scrutiny By Investors

November 08, 2019
Following WeWork’s IPO debacle, investors want tech startups to prove profitability before seeking funds and going public, CNBC reported on Friday (Nov. 8). Over 2,000 start-ups attended the Web Summit...