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Maris left earlier this year.
The most important companies — including the next generation of big franchises — are likely going to end up being public.
A 44-year drought is over.
Lee coined the term “unicorn” because it sounded less lame than “home run.”
The venture capital firm will focus on what it knows best: Software.
Garg also previously ran M&A at Square.
Venture capitalist Aileen Lee, who coined the term ‘unicorn,’ explains on the latest episode of Recode Decode.
Also, doing more for diversity isn’t just a moral question.
“What could go right?”
There’s too much money in the startup ecosystem, and “there will be consequences of that,” Gurley says.
“It forced me to prioritize what was important.”
One check went to the new social network from the founder of Orkut.
It was a very busy week in dealmaking in tech and media circles
Also: “Burn less.” “Monetize early.” And “you can’t improve what you don’t measure.”
It’s cold out there for unprofitable startups.
The cannabis industry could reach $100 billion by 2029 in the U.S. alone. But the path to expansion isn’t without obstacles for entrepreneurs struggling to build companies.
The startup has invested in at least 14 other startups.
The Taiwanese electronics maker continues to look to areas outside its struggling phone business.
What does Brexit mean for tech? Time to dust off Sequoia’s famous presentation from 2008.
It’s the firm’s fifth fund since 2009.
The venture capital firm is one of many behind companies like Uber and Munchery.
The goal is to help boost tech companies that share the company’s vision.
One word, many definitions.
That $253 million just wasn’t enough.
The ex-governor teamed up with Peter Thiel.
He said “we no longer have a position” in the “great company” where “Tim Cook is doing a great job.”
The workplace collaboration tool is landing deals with large companies early.
The funding values the company at more than $100 million.
Money don’t matter 2 night.
What funding crunch?
Really, you should read it. But until then, here’s the summary of the essay freaking out the tech world.
The startup said it would use the money to expand overseas.
A rare VC-to-VC interview with Y Combinator partner and Twitch.TV co-founder Justin Kan.
Also, there’s a new Chinese unicorn.
Also: “It’s never been easier to become a VC, but in the next few years, it’ll never be harder to stay one.”
It’s likely that we are at the end of a tech cycle and the dawning of another new era in computing.
Plus, Amazon invested in a Wi-Fi device maker.
The tween-centric video maker is now valued at $650 million.
The investment in Comma comes just a few weeks after General Motors bought aftermarket autonomous tech startup Cruise .
Slack hit a nearly $4B valuation.