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VCs Offer Better Terms to Founders With Past Startup Failures

Venture capitalists increasingly offer improved funding terms to entrepreneurs who have experienced a previous startup failure. This "founder premium" reflects a shift in how the market values hard-earned experience over an untested track record.

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Venture Capitalists Pay Higher Premiums for Founders with Past Failures

A curious pricing anomaly in venture capital shows that founders with a failed startup on their resume command better terms and faster funding than first-time entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Kicks Off With 10,000 Attendees and Top VCs

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins at Moscone West with massive crowds, the Startup Battlefield pitch competition, and major stage sessions featuring industry leaders. The multi-day event features hundreds of exhibiting startups and extensive networking opportunities across San Francisco.

Meta Moves On Without COO as Sandberg Exits After 14 Years

Sheryl Sandberg officially steps down as Meta's COO after 14 years, and Mark Zuckerberg does not plan to replace her. Meanwhile, Opendoor faces a massive FTC fine and Shopify invests heavily in Klaviyo.

Coinbase Debuts on Stock Market Reaching $85 Billion Valuation

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase makes a massive public debut via direct listing, while Dell spins out VMware for over $9 billion and various startups secure major funding rounds.

Accel Builds a No-Code Investment Thesis Driven by Growing Market Demand

Venture firm Accel discovers a pattern of no-code startup investments as businesses seek solutions to bridge the gap between non-technical needs and limited engineering resources. The firm's thesis evolves organically from early successes like Webflow to a broader global strategy.

2019 VC Spending on Track to Surpass Last Year's Record High

Venture capitalists invest $62 billion into U.S. startups in the first half of 2019, putting the market on pace to eclipse last year's record. Additionally, female-founded companies reach a new milestone by capturing three percent of total capital.

Venture Capitalists Pour Billions Into Booming Cannabis Tech Startups

Venture capitalists invest heavily in cannabis-focused startups, putting $1.2 billion into the sector in the first half of 2019 alone. As state legalization expands and morality clauses fade, early investors position themselves for a projected $80 billion market.

Second-Wave Scooter Startups Hit Regulatory Roadblocks in Spain

Scooter startups continue to attract venture capital but face increasing regulatory pushback from European cities. Spanish municipalities like Barcelona and Madrid impose strict rules that disrupt traditional shared-scooter business models.

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Global VC Market Hits Record Concentration in Q4 2018

2018 is a record year for global venture capital as supergiant rounds dominate the market.