#venture-capital

Paul Graham's 2013 essay advises startups on fundraising, emphasizing that convincing investors requires demonstrating strong growth, a clear vision, and the appearance of being sought after by other investors, rather than just having a good idea.

The article discusses the risks companies face as they scale, drawing parallels between the rapid growth stages of startups and the dangers of the "Yellow Brick Road" in The Wizard of Oz. It emphasizes the importance of building strong operational foundations and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to failure during periods of hypergrowth and market disruption.

A16Z has introduced the FDE Fellowship, a new program designed to support and invest in founders, developers, and engineers building in the crypto and web3 space. The fellowship offers funding, resources, and access to the A16Z network for participants working on early-stage projects.

Deep tech companies require more time, capital, and specialized expertise than typical software startups. They often spend years on R&D before generating revenue, needing patient investors and founders comfortable with high technical risk and long timelines.

Latitude37 is a new accelerator program in Australia designed to support young technical founders. It aims to help early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those with technical backgrounds, build and scale their startups through mentorship, funding, and resources.

Point Nine, a venture capital firm, announced its investment in Anthropic, an AI safety company. The firm cites Anthropic's focus on developing large language models with a strong emphasis on safety and ethical considerations as a key reason for the investment.

"The Rocketship" examines exponential-growth businesses—rare outliers that achieve massive returns via network effects and technology leverage, and the challenges of sustaining such growth.

Peter Vesterbacka discusses why European startups struggle to scale compared to their US and Chinese counterparts, pointing to fragmented markets, lack of risk-taking culture, and insufficient venture capital funding. He argues that Europe needs to rethink its approach to entrepreneurship and create a more unified ecosystem to foster growth.

Venture capitalist John Doerr describes artificial intelligence as the biggest technological "tsunami" he has ever seen, comparing its potential impact to the internet and mobile computing. He emphasizes that AI will transform industries and society, while also acknowledging the need for responsible development and regulation of the technology.

PromptVC is a tool that converts ideas into startup pitch decks using video-first AI generation. It allows users to speak their pitch naturally and receive a formatted deck with slides, visuals, and narrative structure. The platform aims to streamline the early-stage fundraising process by reducing the time spent on deck creation.

Garry Tan notes that the best companies have founders with a specific, earned insight from living inside a problem, while struggling startups often have technically competent founders building unrequested products and avoiding honest feedback. However, the latter can improve by staying active, talking to people, and prioritizing learning.

Deep tech companies differ fundamentally from typical startups: they require patient capital, longer development timelines, and deep domain expertise. Unlike software startups that iterate quickly, deep tech ventures often spend years on R&D before reaching the market, demanding a different approach from founders and investors alike.

A new report from the National Angel Capital Organization shows that early-stage angel investing in Canada fell to a five-year low in 2024, with total deal value dropping significantly amid economic uncertainty and a challenging fundraising environment.

A short post from Nivi (retweeted by Naval) emphasizes that startup success depends on founders rather than individual deals or investments.

The article argues that venture-backed startups require founders to fully embrace the high-growth, high-risk "fake it till you make it" mentality, and that there is no middle ground between this approach and a more cautious, sustainable business model.

A developer created an interactive tool to explain how post-money SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) investments work, aimed at helping first-time angel investors understand what their investment buys. The tool was developed after realizing a lack of similar resources for explaining the mechanics of such investments.

Venture capital firms invested $300 billion in agentic infrastructure during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report. The investment surge reflects growing interest in AI-powered autonomous systems and the foundational technology needed to support them. The funding marks a significant increase compared to previous quarters.

The article draws a parallel between startup fundraising and dating, describing both as deeply inefficient markets. It suggests that the process of connecting startups with investors suffers from similar friction and lack of proper matchmaking as the dating world, highlighting the need for better coordination mechanisms.

MMC Ventures created an "AI x TechBio Bingo Card" to define what makes a strong AI-biotech startup, covering criteria like proprietary data, wet-lab validation, and clear clinical goals. The framework helps investors and founders separate hype from real value.

The post contrasts two investment games over the last decade: one restricted to accredited investors (SpaceX, OpenAI, etc.) and the other open to anyone via Bitcoin. It argues that accreditation laws are unjustified given Bitcoin's success, and calls for allowing all Americans to invest in any asset regardless of wealth status.

Despite concerns over a "SaaSpocalypse" in the software-as-a-service sector, several founders remain optimistic about the industry's resilience and future growth, pointing to strong fundamentals, ongoing innovation, and sustained demand for digital tools.

SendCutSend, a Nevada-based on-demand metal and plastic parts manufacturer, built a $70 million annual revenue business without venture capital by focusing on growth from customer payments. Founder and CEO Jim Reynolds is now accepting $110 million in venture funding to further expand the company's operations.

This video explores the largely unknown history of how the U.S. military and defense funding played a crucial role in the development of Silicon Valley, tracing its roots back to World War II and the Cold War era.

Israeli AI startup Decart raised $300 million in a funding round, signaling continued investor confidence in the country's AI sector despite broader market challenges. The round highlights the growth potential of Israeli AI companies and their ability to attract significant global capital.

This page presents an interactive simulator that allows users to model 10,000 different versions of a venture capital fund based on power law return distributions, illustrating how a small number of investments typically drive the majority of returns.

The article argues that in startups, founders are the most critical factor — everything else, including ideas and execution details, is secondary to the quality and determination of the founding team.

Anthropic is reportedly raising an additional $30 billion in funding, highlighting how major AI labs are now absorbing the majority of venture capital investment as the race to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems intensifies.

Andreessen Horowitz has become the largest political spender among venture capital firms, pouring millions into lobbying and campaign contributions to influence tech policy in Washington. The firm is backing candidates from both parties but focusing on those supportive of cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and startup-friendly regulations.

Anduril Industries announced a $5 billion Series H funding round, valuing the defense technology company at $14 billion. The raise will support scaling production of autonomous systems and AI-driven defense solutions for U.S. and allied forces.

The article argues that the traditional venture capital-funded company model is becoming obsolete due to misaligned incentives, focusing on growth over profitability and long-term sustainability. It suggests that alternative organizational structures and funding methods better suit the modern economy's needs.