Category: Venture Capital

U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns

The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.
Why Stripe Is Raising Money at a Lower Valuation

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.
Thrive Capital Said to Lead Potential Investment in Stripe

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.
‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn

Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
Anthropic Said to Be Closing In on $300 Million in New A.I. Funding

Anthropic specializes in generative artificial intelligence, a hot investment in Silicon Valley. The new funding could value the company at roughly $5 billion.
Stripe Hires Investment Banks to Explore Public Listing

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.
Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis

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.
Vice, a Beleaguered Avatar of New Media, Hangs a ‘For Sale’ Sign

Vice, which has struggled to achieve profitability in recent years, has formed a special committee to find suitors.
FTX Founder Gamed Markets, Crypto Rivals Say

Sam Bankman-Fried found ways to control the prices of digital coins to benefit his companies, FTX and Alameda, according to cryptocurrency investors.
Media Start-up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment

Semafor is one of several media companies that received money from Mr. Bankman-Fried or his affiliates before his cryptocurrency company fell apart and he was charged with crimes.
After a Burst of New Businesses, a Cooling Economy Intrudes

The pandemic has brought a boom in entrepreneurship, but higher interest rates, a chill in venture capital and fears of recession now pose obstacles.
A New Area of A.I. Booms, Even Amid the Tech Gloom

An investment frenzy over “generative artificial intelligence” has gripped Silicon Valley, as tools that generate text, images and sounds in response to short prompts seize the imagination.