Defense tech boom draws startups as investors warn of a harsh “valley of death” Defense tech startups are racing for government contracts amid blockbuster valuations and proposed budget increases, but …
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Fairchild alumni founded over 100 startups that built Silicon Valley
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzFairchild Semiconductor’s Founding Recast as the Seed of Silicon Valley Innovation Fairchild Semiconductor’s 1957 founding by a group of breakaway engineers created an open, experimental culture that industry observers now …
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A* announces $450 million Fund III to back 30 early-stage startups
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzA* Raises $450 Million Fund III to Back AI, Fintech, Healthcare and Security Startups A* closes $450M Fund III to invest $3M–$5M checks across AI, fintech, healthcare and security, targeting …
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German startups secure €1.7 billion in Q1 as international investors back AI
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman start-ups funding rises to €1.7bn in Q1 as AI captures majority of capital German start-ups funding climbed to €1.7 billion in the first quarter, driven by a surge in …
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Kompas VC raises €160M fund to back Europe-focused industrial startups
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzKompas VC raises €160 million to back industrial and sustainability startups across Europe and Israel Kompas VC raises a €160 million fund to invest in industrial, manufacturing and sustainability startups …
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Elad Gil urges startups to schedule board meetings to discuss exits
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzElad Gil Urges Founders to Pre-Schedule Exit Talks, Saying Most Startups Have a 12-Month Peak Value Window Elad Gil told podcast listeners that many startups face a roughly 12-month peak …
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Fusion startups split on early public listings and side businesses despite $1.6B
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzFusion startups split over timing of public listings and pursuit of near-term revenue Fusion startups face a rift over when to go public and whether to chase near-term revenue, after …