Funding & Markets
Part of Startups & Industry News. Venture funding, valuations, IPOs, and acquisitions explained, including how startups raise money and what investors look for.
Inside the Funding Rounds: Which Startups Are Getting Bets Placed On Them
How to read startup funding news and understand which sectors and stages are attracting investment.
What Venture Capitalists Actually Look For Before Investing
Pitch advice is everywhere. Here's what investors consistently say actually drives their decisions.
Why Some Startups Choose to Stay Private Longer Than Ever
Companies are waiting longer to go public than they used to. Here's what's actually driving that shift.
What an Acquihire Actually Means for the Employees Involved
Acquihires are increasingly common in tech news. Here's what actually happens to the people involved.
How Startup Valuations Are Actually Calculated
Startup valuations can look arbitrary from the outside. Here's a grounded look at how they're actually determined.
Bootstrapping vs Raising Money: How Founders Actually Decide
Not every founder chases venture funding. Here's how the decision to bootstrap or raise actually gets made.