Here’s one takeaway: The bank’s extremely online clientele may have contributed to its downfall.
Category: Venture Capital
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3 Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sets Off Blame Game Between Crypto and Tech
The New York Times – Business:The implosion of the Silicon Valley bank led to finger-pointing, as executives and investors jumped on the crisis for their own messaging.
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Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Causes Start-Up Chaos
The New York Times – Business:Young companies raced to get their money out of the bank, which was central to the start-up industry. Some said they could not make payroll.
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Genetically Modified Trees Planted in U.S. Forest for First Time
The New York Times – Business:Living Carbon, a biotechnology company, hopes its seedlings can help manage climate change. But wider use of its trees may be elusive.
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‘The World’s Largest Construction Site’: The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine
The New York Times – Business:As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.
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U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns
The New York Times – Business:The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.
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Why Stripe Is Raising Money at a Lower Valuation
The New York Times – Business:Stripe’s plan to raise billions at a lower valuation underlines the challenges facing start-ups seeking money as the market for initial public offerings stays shut.
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Thrive Capital Said to Lead Potential Investment in Stripe
The New York Times – Business:Thrive has committed $1 billion, which would value the payments provider Stripe at about $55 billion to $60 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn
The New York Times – Business:Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
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Anthropic Said to Be Closing In on $300 Million in New A.I. Funding
The New York Times – Business:Anthropic specializes in generative artificial intelligence, a hot investment in Silicon Valley. The new funding could value the company at roughly $5 billion.
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Stripe Hires Investment Banks to Explore Public Listing
The New York Times – Business:The payments processing start-up, one of the world’s most valuable private companies, could go public in the next year, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:Tennis’ hit Netflix series and rising collection of young stars has investors bullish on the sport, which is poised for a once-in-a-generation moment of disruption.