San Francisco based Deliverr gets USD $250 M

Is the “Great Resignation” the start of the next seismic shift in the future of work? If so, tech startups and their venture capital supporters are poised to benefit in making it a reality, writes guest author Allan Martinson, noting that freelancing is globally a $4.5 trillion economy.

The $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill sets aside hundreds of billions of dollars for government investment in sectors—from cybersecurity to electric cars, broadband internet to renewable energy—in which venture-backed startups are likely to play an active role. We look at where the money’s going.

Oliver Libby, co-founder and managing partner of H/L Ventures, leads readers through the five most prevalent myths in the VC world, and discusses how to rewire the industry for growth that brings together financial performance, positive impact on the world, and a more inclusive sector.

The spurt in early-stage dealmaking around climate finance coincides with several broader developments boosting demand for scalable approaches to clean energy project financing, offsets and other niches.