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Andreessen Horowitz is losing one of its general partners, Lars DalgaardAndreessen Horowitz is losing one of its general partners, Lars Dalgaard
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He’s only the second general partner to leave the famous venture capital firm.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The president of Walmart-owned Jet is becoming a venture capitalist with an early investor in JetThe president of Walmart-owned Jet is becoming a venture capitalist with an early investor in Jet
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Liza Landsman will join the venture firm NEA in New York City.

By Jason Del Rey
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SoftBank’s tech funds have invested 40 percent of their $100 billion targetSoftBank’s tech funds have invested 40 percent of their $100 billion target
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They said it couldn’t be done.

By Theodore Schleifer
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ZipRecruiter is raising money for the first time in almost four yearsZipRecruiter is raising money for the first time in almost four years
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The company is raising $50 million — and that’s likely just the start.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letterThe venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letter
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The firm behind companies like HQ Trivia doesn’t have a perfect record on diversity issues. Does their new policy have enough teeth?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Why Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix itWhy Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix it
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“Everybody needs to lead on this issue,” says “Brotopia” author Emily Chang.

By Eric Johnson
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Shervin Pishevar plans to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against a Republican opposition firmShervin Pishevar plans to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against a Republican opposition firm
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But he says he’s still going to “focus my full attention on those who should ultimately be held responsible for the smear campaign.”

By Tony Romm
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SoftBank has a new public relations chief to help it explain its huge dealsSoftBank has a new public relations chief to help it explain its huge deals
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Andrew Kovacs jumps from Sequoia to SoftBank.

By Theodore Schleifer
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HQ Trivia is raising $15 million at a valuation of more than $100 million from Founders FundHQ Trivia is raising $15 million at a valuation of more than $100 million from Founders Fund
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Founders Fund partner Cyan Banister is leading the round.

By Kurt Wagner and Theodore Schleifer
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Biotech giant Moderna is now valued at $7.5 billionBiotech giant Moderna is now valued at $7.5 billion
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It’s now one of the country’s highest-worth startups.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Amazon and Jeff Bezos have invested in a startup that’s trying to solve one of Alexa’s biggest problemsAmazon and Jeff Bezos have invested in a startup that’s trying to solve one of Alexa’s biggest problems
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Mobile game company Scopely is now valued at around $800 millionMobile game company Scopely is now valued at around $800 million
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Scopely claims more than 125 million active players.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Dog-walking service Wag — with the heavy imprint of SoftBank — is replacing its CEO and accepting $300 million in cashDog-walking service Wag — with the heavy imprint of SoftBank — is replacing its CEO and accepting $300 million in cash
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Hilary Schneider, a former top Yahoo executive, is the new CEO.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Former Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General CatalystFormer Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General Catalyst
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He’ll be one of the highest-profile black venture capitalists.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Ted Ullyot is retiring from Andreessen Horowitz after almost three years running the firm’s policy teamTed Ullyot is retiring from Andreessen Horowitz after almost three years running the firm’s policy team
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Ullyot previously served as general counsel at Facebook.

By Tony Romm
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Benchmark vs. Travis KalanickBenchmark vs. Travis Kalanick
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Uber’s former CEO is being sued by his biggest investor.

By Vox Staff
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SoundHound, once just a music-recognition app, is now a billion dollar companySoundHound, once just a music-recognition app, is now a billion dollar company
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Welcome to the unicorn club.

By Theodore Schleifer
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SoftBank is behind another huge, unexpected fundraising — this time in construction company KaterraSoftBank is behind another huge, unexpected fundraising — this time in construction company Katerra
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The company wasn’t originally planning to raise money until SoftBank arrived.

By Theodore Schleifer
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SoftBank has a risky plan to raise a few more dollarsSoftBank has a risky plan to raise a few more dollars
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Masa Son is nothing if not creative.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Bitcoin broker Coinbase booked $1 billion in revenue last year — so the company has told hovering VCs to back offBitcoin broker Coinbase booked $1 billion in revenue last year — so the company has told hovering VCs to back off
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Coinbase issues a statement that warns its own shareholders.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Where SoftBank has invested its $98 billion Vision FundWhere SoftBank has invested its $98 billion Vision Fund
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New year, new additions to our running tally.

By Rani Molla
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A SoftBank-led group could buy as much as 45 percent of Wag, the dog-walking app that’s being loaded with cashA SoftBank-led group could buy as much as 45 percent of Wag, the dog-walking app that’s being loaded with cash
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Also, we reveal that it was Battery Ventures that led Wag’s undisclosed fundraising round last April.

By Theodore Schleifer
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DFJ has apologized for the reported ‘sex party’ event at Steve Jurvetson’s homeDFJ has apologized for the reported ‘sex party’ event at Steve Jurvetson’s home
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“We would never want anyone to feel uncomfortable and we are sorry if that happened,” said the firm.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Benchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in UberBenchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in Uber
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Google Ventures, or GV, also sold several hundred million dollars of stock in the transaction.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The SoFi CEO who was ousted amid sexual harassment allegations is already back with a new startupThe SoFi CEO who was ousted amid sexual harassment allegations is already back with a new startup
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A quick $25 million rebound.

By Theodore Schleifer
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SoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber in a major victory for both companiesSoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber in a major victory for both companies
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A lot of people are now very rich.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Full transcript: Spark Capital partner Megan Quinn on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Spark Capital partner Megan Quinn on Recode Decode
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Quinn worked on products at Google, Niantic and Square before doing a 180 and starting in venture capital.

By Recode Staff
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Sequoia is raising a new fund that could top $6 billion, as pressure from SoftBank’s mega-fund increases on Silicon Valley VCsSequoia is raising a new fund that could top $6 billion, as pressure from SoftBank’s mega-fund increases on Silicon Valley VCs
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Others in tech investing are also mulling how to counter the free-spending by the Japanese investment company.

By Kara Swisher
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57 startups became unicorns this year and seven lost their horns57 startups became unicorns this year and seven lost their horns
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2017 is the third-busiest year for companies reaching $1 billion valuation.

By Rani Molla
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan QuinnBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan Quinn
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Quinn, an investor in the crypto trading platform Coinbase, says “the toothpaste is out of the tube.”

By Eric Johnson
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Meeting with potential funders shouldn’t be an opportunity for sexual harassmentMeeting with potential funders shouldn’t be an opportunity for sexual harassment
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Just in time for the holiday party season, here are six defensive strategies every woman should know.

By Tanya Loh
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Full transcript: Y Combinator Partner Daniel Gross on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Y Combinator Partner Daniel Gross on Recode Decode
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The transplanted Israeli wants the startup incubator to continue to draw from a widely diverse population.

By Recode Staff
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HQ Trivia’s founders are facing fundraising roadblocks after investors learned of alleged bad behaviorHQ Trivia’s founders are facing fundraising roadblocks after investors learned of alleged bad behavior
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Former Vine co-founders Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll don’t have a lot of fans from their time at Twitter.

By Kurt Wagner
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SoftBank is looking to invest up to $300 million in Wag, the dog-walking appSoftBank is looking to invest up to $300 million in Wag, the dog-walking app
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It shows how SoftBank has affected funding amounts in Silicon Valley.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Shervin Pishevar is officially leaving Sherpa CapitalShervin Pishevar is officially leaving Sherpa Capital
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“I plan to focus now on the appropriate ongoing legal actions against those who are unjustly orchestrating the smear campaign against me.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Building a restaurant business on the shoulders of the delivery industry is a recipe for failureBuilding a restaurant business on the shoulders of the delivery industry is a recipe for failure
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If one of the best-run restaurant groups in the country walks away with a 12 percent margin, imagine how your local restaurant is doing.

By Chris Webb
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This is where SoftBank’s $98 billion Vision Fund has invested so farThis is where SoftBank’s $98 billion Vision Fund has invested so far
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Real estate tech firm Compass is the latest beneficiary.

By Rani Molla
Lauren Gross — not Peter Thiel — is steering Founders Fund
The Recode 100

Gross is No. 96 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Sarah Tavel is seen as the future of one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious venture firms
The Recode 100

Tavel is No. 99 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Kirsten Green’s early bet on direct-to-consumer commerce brands keeps paying off
The Recode 100

Green is No. 91 on the Recode 100.

By Dan Frommer