Mary Meeker’s Bond backs Indian online learning startup Byju’s
Indian online learning startup Byju’s has nearly doubled its valuation in a year as it adds one more high-profile name to the list of its backers: Bond. In a statement… »
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How first-time fund managers are de-risking
After what felt like winter, investors say startup deals are back on — although the numbers suggest they never stopped. As Semil Shah of Haystack VC phrased it in a… »
Atomico Partner Tom Wehmeier reviews ‘The State of European Tech’ 2019 report
Atomico, the European venture capital firm founded by Skype’s Niklas Zennström, has released its latest annual The State of European Tech report, published in partnership with Slush and Orrick. As… »
Relativity, a new star in the space race, raises $160 million for its 3-D printed rockets
With $160 million in new financing, Relativity Space is now one step closer to fulfilling its founders’ vision of making the first rockets on Mars. Tagging along for the ride… »
Fresh off a $2.65B valuation, Plaid co-founder William Hockey is leaving
William Hockey, co-founder, chief technology officer and president of the fast-growing fintech business Plaid, will step down next week, TechCrunch has learned. The former Bain associate (pictured above left) co-founded… »
Less than 1 year after launching its corporate card for startups, Brex eyes $2B valuation
Brex, the fintech business that’s taken the startup world by storm with its sought after corporate card tailored for entrepreneurs, is raising millions in Series D funding less than a… »
Mary Meeker is said to be raising up to $1.25 billion for her new growth fund
Mary Meeker, who revealed in September plans to leave Kleiner Perkins after an eight-year run with the venture firm, is reportedly looking to raise up to $1.25 billion for her… »
All I want for Christmas are these kitschy VC trading cards
Just kidding. Please don’t buy me these collectible trading cards featuring Silicon Valley venture capitalists for Christmas. But if you are in the market for a gift for a VC — or aspiring… »
Rights group has been under pressure to condemn past statements by Kremlin critic Amnesty International has said it will cease calling Alexei Navalny a “prisoner of conscience”, following pressure to… »
Labour leader has faced backlash after saying he would oppose any new tax on business in budget Keir Starmer is under pressure to back future rises in corporation tax after… »
