by Larry Scheinfeld | Aug 7, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
According to a new study by PitchBook, early-stage startups are having trouble raising funds as billion-dollar unicorns receive more venture capital than ever before. In the second quarter of 2016, billion-dollar companies like Snapchat and Uber received $8.78...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jun 17, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Venture Capital
Over a decade after birthing one of the Internet’s most popular and wide-reaching news outlets, Arianna Huffington is looking to try her hands at a new venture. Bloomberg reports Huffington is preparing to launch a new company known as Thrive. The startup will...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Oct 8, 2015 | News, Technology
Fossil teased consumers with a preview of their first smartwatch the other day at the Baja East Dion Lee Fashion show series in New York. Following the showcase, Fossil followed through with a blog post highlighting some of the capabilities and compatible software for...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Sep 23, 2015 | News, Venture Capital
More and more often, accelerators are becoming the route of choice for many startups on the rise. Startup accelerators are development programs built to give companies the opportunity to accept initial capital and grow within a structured environment. According to...