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Chamath Palihapitiya is controversial, opinionated and, yes, influential in shaping how Silicon Valley thinks about investing
The Recode 100

Palihapitiya is No. 82 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Marc Stad, behind the scenes, is winning ownership stakes in Silicon Valley’s hottest companies
The Recode 100

Stad is No. 74 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Who is behind some of Kleiner’s exits this year? Matt Murphy, who no longer works at Kleiner
The Recode 100

Murphy is No. 73 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
HQ, the hot new trivia app, is raising money in a round that could value its company at $100 millionHQ, the hot new trivia app, is raising money in a round that could value its company at $100 million
Technology

The app is getting looks from all of Silicon Valley’s most popular VCs.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Nearly 80 percent of female tech founders have experienced sexual harassment at work or know someone who hasNearly 80 percent of female tech founders have experienced sexual harassment at work or know someone who has
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Female founders have an idea for how to solve it, too.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Under fire for alleged sexual harassment, Shervin Pishevar temporarily leaves Hyperloop One and his venture capital firmUnder fire for alleged sexual harassment, Shervin Pishevar temporarily leaves Hyperloop One and his venture capital firm
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The high-profile investor gave no indication of when he would return.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Lyft gets an investment — from an Uber investorLyft gets an investment — from an Uber investor
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Fidelity owns a piece of Lyft in addition to Uber.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Ginkgo Bioworks, ‘the organism company,’ is now worth over $1 billionGinkgo Bioworks, ‘the organism company,’ is now worth over $1 billion
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It’s the latest unicorn incubated by Y Combinator.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Trump’s tech foes won big in Virginia’s election. Now, they’re focusing their cash and attention on 2018.Trump’s tech foes won big in Virginia’s election. Now, they’re focusing their cash and attention on 2018.
Technology

Reid Hoffman spent $3 million, Ron Conway is newly investing and tech engineers are emboldened to fight.

By Tony Romm
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HeartFlow is the newest unicorn after a new $150 million financing roundHeartFlow is the newest unicorn after a new $150 million financing round
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The medical company is now valued at $1.4 billion.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Arianna Huffington has raised another $30 million for Thrive Global at a $120 million valuationArianna Huffington has raised another $30 million for Thrive Global at a $120 million valuation
Technology

The “behavior change” startup will use the money to build out its digital platform and hire more engineers.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Benchmark and Menlo have committed to sell shares of Uber to SoftBank in a massive transactionBenchmark and Menlo have committed to sell shares of Uber to SoftBank in a massive transaction
Technology

An early sign of momentum in the long-awaited deal of 2017.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
What kind of apps catch the attention of Silicon Valley investors?What kind of apps catch the attention of Silicon Valley investors?
Technology

Early Snapchat investor Jeremy Liew lays out his criteria.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Steve Jurvetson was pushed out of his firm as the lines between personal and professional crossedSteve Jurvetson was pushed out of his firm as the lines between personal and professional crossed
Technology

Jurvetson was asked to leave because DFJ caught him lying about what it considered serious allegations, a source said.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
The U.S. Senate’s tax reform bill no longer has the stuff that Silicon Valley hatesThe U.S. Senate’s tax reform bill no longer has the stuff that Silicon Valley hates
Technology

After an intense burst of lobbying, lawmakers dropped a plan to tax startup stock options.

By Tony Romm
Technology
Steve Jurvetson defends himself: ‘No such allegations are true’Steve Jurvetson defends himself: ‘No such allegations are true’
Technology

Jurvetson posted a nearly 400-word statement on Facebook on Tuesday.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Geoff Lewis of Founders Fund has started his own venture capital firmGeoff Lewis of Founders Fund has started his own venture capital firm
Technology

The Founders Fund investor is partnering with Eric Stromberg.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Steve Jurvetson is out at his own venture capital firm after allegations of sexual harassmentSteve Jurvetson is out at his own venture capital firm after allegations of sexual harassment
Technology

The high-profile entrepreneur helped start Draper Fisher Jurvetson.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
We’re starting to see the perils for startups that accept foreign cashWe’re starting to see the perils for startups that accept foreign cash
Technology

Not all dollars are created equal. Some are mired in international drama.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Saudi Arabia’s tech ambitions just took a black eye with sweeping arrestsSaudi Arabia’s tech ambitions just took a black eye with sweeping arrests
Technology

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is one of the world’s most prominent tech investors.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Uber investors continue to push for higher pricing in the SoftBank dealUber investors continue to push for higher pricing in the SoftBank deal
Technology

It was supposed to close last week, so what’s going on with the deal of the year?

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
The U.S. government is investing about $200 million in overseas venture capital fundsThe U.S. government is investing about $200 million in overseas venture capital funds
Technology

OPIC’s budget comes from Congress, but the money it makes goes back to the U.S. Treasury.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Coursera has ousted several senior executives along with many rank-and-file staffersCoursera has ousted several senior executives along with many rank-and-file staffers
Technology

As many as 40 people have departed the company after raising $60 million just five months ago.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Chinese investors are making moves to increase their spending in Silicon ValleyChinese investors are making moves to increase their spending in Silicon Valley
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China’s leading sovereign wealth fund is eyeing an office in California.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
A DFJ partner says claims of ‘predatory’ culture at the company are ‘patently wrong’A DFJ partner says claims of ‘predatory’ culture at the company are ‘patently wrong’
Technology

Partner Heidi Roizen pushes back on claims against Steve Jurvetson’s firm, even as it continues to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
SoftBank CEO Masa Son claims the company has already bagged $3 billion in profitSoftBank CEO Masa Son claims the company has already bagged $3 billion in profit
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Son pulls back the curtain a tiny bit on how the controversial Vision Fund is doing.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Storied venture firm DFJ is investigating founder Steve Jurvetson for sexual harassmentStoried venture firm DFJ is investigating founder Steve Jurvetson for sexual harassment
Technology

Allegations went public on Monday. DFJ acted on Tuesday.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
SoftBank says it could invest as much as $880 billion(!) in techSoftBank says it could invest as much as $880 billion(!) in tech
Technology

That’s not a typo.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Microsoft and the Green Bay Packers want to score some innovation via a $10 million venture effortMicrosoft and the Green Bay Packers want to score some innovation via a $10 million venture effort
Technology

It’s small, but yet another nod by tech giants to show they care about the rest of America.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
An Abu Dhabi sovereign fund is doubling down on tech with more cash, more office space and more SoftBankAn Abu Dhabi sovereign fund is doubling down on tech with more cash, more office space and more SoftBank
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$100 billion is not enough — SoftBank is in talks to raise a second giant tech fund$100 billion is not enough — SoftBank is in talks to raise a second giant tech fund
Technology

Can CEO Masayoshi Son tap an even bigger mountain of money?

By Kara Swisher and Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Uber is selling shares at two different prices because it canUber is selling shares at two different prices because it can
Technology

This is what happens in private markets

By Edmund Lee
Technology
A group of women are launching a fund that plans to only invest in other womenA group of women are launching a fund that plans to only invest in other women
Technology

It may limit the deals they see, but the partners claim they’ll still fare all right.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Full transcript: ‘Reset’ author Ellen Pao on the Recode Decode podcast with Kara SwisherFull transcript: ‘Reset’ author Ellen Pao on the Recode Decode podcast with Kara Swisher
Technology

Pao talks about her new book and what happened after she lost her gender discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins.

By Recode Staff
Technology
SoftBank was behind four of the five biggest venture capital deals last quarterSoftBank was behind four of the five biggest venture capital deals last quarter
Technology

It’s raising the stakes in Silicon Valley.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Ted Cruz challenger Beto O’Rourke is headed to Silicon Valley to raise cashTed Cruz challenger Beto O’Rourke is headed to Silicon Valley to raise cash
Technology

Next week’s fundraiser is hosted by a venture capitalist.

By Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Venture capitalists are spending more money on fewer dealsVenture capitalists are spending more money on fewer deals
Technology

New data offers some stats on what’s behind the boom.

By Rani Molla and Theodore Schleifer
Technology
Why did Ellen Pao lose her gender discrimination lawsuit? ‘People were not ready’Why did Ellen Pao lose her gender discrimination lawsuit? ‘People were not ready’
Technology

On the latest Recode Decode, Pao says her court battle with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers laid the groundwork for other women, like Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
TaskRabbit’s founder has joined a VC firm, as the company continues to explore a saleTaskRabbit’s founder has joined a VC firm, as the company continues to explore a sale
Technology

Leah Busque heads to Fuel Capital.

By Theodore Schleifer and Jason Del Rey
Technology
Venture firm IVP has raised its biggest fund yet at $1.5 billionVenture firm IVP has raised its biggest fund yet at $1.5 billion
Technology

A sign of the times.

By Theodore Schleifer