Category archives: Venture Capital

Jay Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has been investing in tech startups since at least 2012.

Many entrepreneurs chase VC funding, but the ones who fail to get it may be better off than those who do.

Following a peak in 2015, investors are adjusting their priorities.

Yes, you can pry a little money from cautious investors’ hands — if you can demonstrate strength in these four metrics.

VC sounds appealing, but is it for you? Here’s what you need to know to navigate a “typical'” series of fundraising rounds.

These shifts define the state of VC today — and the direction it will go in 2017.

The number of venture-funded companies has been declining for five consecutive quarters.

There’s no single reason why women-led companies struggle to secure VC investors. But for the first time, multiple platforms exist to help bridge the distance.

Investors plowed $15.3 billion into venture-backed startups in the second quarter of this year, a 20.5 percent increase over the $12.7 billion invested in the first quarter.

The Initial connection may not happen in an office. This startup went looking for backers on their own turf.