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Tech IPO Darlings Give Up Some Gains

Joanna Glasner

August 25, 2025

In recent days and weeks, shares of many of the most sought-after new IPO market entrants have taken a steep tumble. And while by many metrics...

Business • Fintech & e-commerce • Insurance tech • Startups • Venture

Exclusive: Insurtech Startup Inclined Raises $8M For Offering That Was ‘Historically Reserved For The Wealthy’

Mary Ann Azevedo

August 12, 2025

Inclined Technologies, a fintech startup that lends against whole life insurance policies, has raised $8 million in a Series B funding round, the...

Artificial intelligence • Crypto • Cybersecurity • Fintech • M&A • SaaS • Startups • Venture

Why More Startups Are Buying Other Startups In 2025

Mary Ann Azevedo

August 1, 2025

This year is on track to outpace last year for the number of startups buying their venture-backed peers, °µÍø³Ô¹Ï data shows. We speak with M&A...

Artificial intelligence • Cloud computing • Crypto • Fintech • Health, Wellness & Biotech • IPO • Media & entertainment tech • Public Markets • Venture

Analysis: Venture-Backed IPOs Of 2025 Have Done Well Post-Debut; Now It’s Figma’s Turn

Joanna Glasner

July 31, 2025

For those venture-backed companies that have made their public-market debuts this year, the reception has been exceptionally positive overall, with...

Fintech & e-commerce • Seed funding • Venture

Ultra-Unicorn Investors: These Firms Have Amassed The Largest Portfolios Of $5B+ Startups 

Gené Teare

July 28, 2025

An analysis of °µÍø³Ô¹Ï data reveals which firms — across venture and private equity — have built the largest portfolios of ultra-unicorns.

Crypto • Fintech • IPO • Public Markets

Crypto Custody Startup BitGo Files Confidentially To Go Public

Mary Ann Azevedo

July 22, 2025

Palo Alto, California-based crypto custody startup BitGo filed confidentially to go public on Tuesday, the company said.

Artificial intelligence • Crypto • Cybersecurity • Enterprise • Health, Wellness & Biotech • M&A • Startups

Startup M&A Crests Higher In First Half Of 2025

Joanna Glasner

July 18, 2025

Acquirers made just over $100 billion worth of disclosed-price startup purchases — Including deals that were announced but have not yet closed — in...

Artificial intelligence • Fintech & e-commerce • Regional • Seed funding • Startups • Transportation & Logistics • Venture

In Q2, Mexico Surpasses Brazil In Venture Dollars For First Time In Over A Decade

Mary Ann Azevedo

July 15, 2025

Late-stage deals drove a quiet rebound in Latin America’s venture funding last quarter with Mexico leading the charge for the first time since 2012.

Cloud computing • Fintech & e-commerce • Semiconductors and 5G • Startups • Venture

Report: Ex-Sequoia Partner On Track To Raise New $400M+ Venture Fund To Invest In Europe

Marlize van Romburgh

July 14, 2025

Former Sequoia Capital partner Matt Miller is nearing the close of a new $400 million venture fund to invest in European startups, the Financial...

Artificial intelligence • Enterprise • Fintech & e-commerce • Health, Wellness & Biotech • Real estate & property tech • Startups • Transportation & Logistics • Venture

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Fintech Attracts Biggest Rounds While AI Holds Strong

Joanna Glasner

July 11, 2025

This week was a productive period for fintech funding, with two companies in the space — iCapital and Bilt Rewards — pulling in the largest rounds.

Fintech & e-commerce • Venture

Alt Investment Platform iCapital Raises $820M At $7.5B Valuation With An Eye Toward Acquisitions

Mary Ann Azevedo

July 10, 2025

iCapital, a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors, has raised more than $820 million in a funding round that takes its valuation...