Biggest Startup IPOs down 2.5x post-peak vs. the Nasdaq

If you picked this basket of hot, venture-backed startups founded in the past 15 years and invested $100 in them at the peak of the boom in late 2021, you’d have just $32 now. We take a closer look at what’s happened with companies like Rivian and Coinbase since the market top to now.

Tiger Global looking to sell off startup stakes

Just a couple of years ago, Tiger Global was one of the most aggressive investors in startups. Now it seems to be changing its stripes: The New York-based firm has reportedly hired an adviser to help it sell off stakes in startups.

Ethernovia raises $64M to boost EV vehicle manufacturing

Ethernovia, an ethernet chip company from California, raised $64 million in Series A funding. Porsche Automobile Holding SE, VentureTech Alliance, Qualcomm Ventures and Western Digital Capital were among the participating investors.

How startups can use incentive compensation

With the global economy slowing during this exceptional period of uncertainty, it’s essential that early- to mid-stage startups dependent on outside investors use incentive compensation to drive revenue growth, writes guest author and Performio CEO Grayson Morris. Here’s how.

Tips for startups fundraising in an economic downturn

In an economic downturn, startups face intense competition for limited funding, making it challenging to secure the necessary capital to sustain their operations. Here are some key trends in financing that startups should be aware of to stay competitive.

Top 10: Slow times for big rounds

Well. The news ain’t great. This time last year, 15 U.S.-based startups raised nine-figure rounds. Last week there was one. A year ago, it took $109 million to grab the 10th spot on this list — last week it took only $12 million. But winners are winners so we take a look at who scored the biggest rounds last week.

Procurement startup Zip lands $100M

While many companies are seeing stagnant or falling valuations, Zip’s new valuation represents a slight bump given its recent influx of investment.

What’s happening with Seed and Series A funding, in 4 charts

When venture funding started to turn south after a blockbuster year in 2021, seed and early-stage funding was at first relatively unscathed. Investment into seed startups globally actually grew in Q2 2022, even as venture investment overall dropped off dramatically. That’s no longer the case.