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VR/AR breakdown: VCs investing heavily to make it a reality
VCs appear to be very bullish on VR/AR, pumping close to $2B into the space just last year. Here we take a dive into the up-and-coming industry, analyzing investment, exits, notable startups and more. → Read More
Startups increasingly turning to debt financing despite dangers
Although these past few years has brought a flurry of venture funding for startups, the number of debt financings has also increased sharply despite potential dangers. → Read More
MuleSoft stock soars after latest tech unicorn IPO
Enterprise tech company MuleSoft made its debut on the public markets Friday, pricing shares above its announced range at $17 and raising $221 million in the process. → Read More
Airbnb raises $1B at $31B valuation, likely delaying IPO plans further
Vacation rental company Airbnb has raised another mega-round totaling $1 billion and valuing it at a whopping $31 billion. → Read More
Airbnb raises $1B at $31B valuation, likely delaying IPO plans further
Vacation rental company Airbnb has raised another mega-round totaling $1 billion and valuing it at a whopping $31 billion. → Read More
When will all the unicorns exit? VC liquidity lagging behind expectations
After 2015’s flurry of unicorn rounds many expected big exits to follow. How's that been playing out? Well, not great... → Read More
How Snap's IPO pop stacks up against other notable offerings
Check out our breakdown of how Snap's first day of trading compares to other past notable IPOs. → Read More
28 black founders and investors making an impact in tech
In honor of Black History Month, we've compiled a list of 28 founders and VCs who are making an impact in the tech industry. → Read More
Blue Apron the latest unicorn to delay IPO plans
Meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron has delayed plans for a public offering as it works to shore up its financials, joining the likes of Airbnb and SoFi in postponing an IPO in recent days. → Read More
Snapchat rebrands as Snap, announces first hardware product
Snapchat has rebranded and announced its first physical product: a pair of glasses with an implanted camera reminiscent of the failed Google Glass, but perhaps this time it's different. → Read More
Apptio shows that the tech IPO window is open
Apptio recently completed its public offering, pricing above its announced range and receiving a warm reception. This marks another successful tech IPO, potentially signalling an open window. → Read More
Google's new messaging app signals big opportunity for startups
Google has announced the launch of Allo, a messaging service that integrates an AI assistant. Startups should take note, as it could be a sign of a huge opportunity. → Read More
Disrupt Day 3: Hyperloop One, getting ahead of regulations and more on self-driving cars
PitchBook's Mikey Tom attended TechCrunch’s Disrupt conference this week in San Francisco. His recap of Day 3 covers the latest conversations surrounding hyperloop, regulatory issues and more. → Read More
AI and self-driving cars: TechCrunch Disrupt Day 2
We sent a member of our editorial team to TechCrunch’s Disrupt conference to cover the latest in VC and startups. Here’s an overview of one of the themes of Day 2: AI and self-driving cars. → Read More
Notes from TechCrunch Disrupt
We sent a member of our editorial team to TechCrunch's Disrupt conference in San Francisco. Here are a few takeaways from the first day. → Read More
Major VCs unveil management moves
A handful of well-known venture capital firms announced management changes this week. Here we present an overview of those changes and provide background on each person making a move. → Read More
Alphabet and Uber set to go head-to-head
Alphabet SVP David Drummond stepping down from Uber's board may signal a contentious future between the two companies. → Read More
Startup Spotlight: Utrip aims to take the headaches out of travel planning
Utrip is a startup based here in Seattle that is building a service to do all the work for you and hopefully make it so you never again have to spend hours flipping through guide books. → Read More
Startup Spotlight: Utrip aims to take the headaches out of travel planning
Utrip is a startup based here in Seattle that is building a service to do all the work for you and hopefully make it so you never again have to spend hours flipping through guide books. → Read More
Best of Startup Day: Sunny Gupta’s lessons on raising venture capital
Both Sunny’s current company Apptio, and his past company iConclude raised multiple venture rounds totalling a whopping $103.5 million (we covered Apptio’s most recent $50 million dollar round). To say he’s experienced with raising money would be an understatement. Here are a few key takeaways from his talk: → Read More