Cacheflow, a startup that builds tools for the software sales closing process, announced this morning that it has closed $10 million in new capital. CEO and co-founder of Cacheflow Sarika Garg told TechCrunch the new capital has doubled his company’s valuation, added former lead investor Glenn Solomon (GGV) to his board, and brought in new …
Trust Lab was founded by a team of Big Tech alumni who came together in 2021 with one mission: to make online content moderation more transparent, accountable, and trustworthy. A year later, the company announced a “strategic partnership” with the CIA’s venture capital firm. Trust Lab’s core discourse is simple: global internet platforms like Facebook …
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From gaming-focused tech startups to sexual and reproductive health-focused ventures, young investors under 30 in 2023 are pouring their money into businesses created by and for their immigrant, color and LGBTQ+ peers. By Alex Conrad, Maria Gracia Santillana Linares and Elizabeth Brier FWhere David Brillembourg Jr., investing is synonymous with fun and games. The 24-year-old …
Cockroaches are startups that can survive a long period of winter financinglike the parasites that can survive a nuclear war. Most startups go through the cockroach phase at least once, gaining experience and knowledge along with their business strategy, experts say. For startups that cannot survive without external funds, the future is bleak, leading to …
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Kraken’s new CEO Dave Ripley addresses the FTX hack, telling “The Claman Countdown” that the customer who tried to use a Kraken wallet has been identified. FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, quickly collapsed. FTX, Alameda Research Trading Company, West Realm Series, and 130 affiliates filed for bankruptcy protection late last …
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Kraken’s new CEO Dave Ripley addresses the FTX hack, telling “The Claman Countdown” that the customer who tried to use a Kraken wallet has been identified. FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, quickly collapsed. FTX, Alameda Research Trading Company, West Realm Series, and 130 affiliates filed for bankruptcy protection late last …
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Venture Catalysts Group (Vcats++), an integrated incubator and comprehensive investor for early-stage and growth-stage startups, announced that approximately 54 of its portfolio startups have crossed a $50 million valuation this year. Despite tough times that led to a 70% drop in funding this year, Venture Catalysts has grown significantly, home to over 33 soonicorns and …
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Tim Draper, founder and managing partner of Draper Associates and Draper University, balked at comparing the stunning implosion of crypto trading platform FTX to famed biotech startup Theranos, in a conversation with MarketWatch. . “It’s not like Theranos,” he said. In a phone interview on Friday, Draper said he was unaware of any comparison between …
Olamide Olowe is the founder and CEO of Topicals, which manufactures products for chronic skin conditions. On Thursday, Topicals announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by venture capital firm CAVU. Olowe gave her advice on presenting investors with confidence as a black founder. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! …
