by Larry Scheinfeld | Mar 6, 2018 | Larry Scheinfeld
As with most relationships, the one between a venture capitalist and a CEO is, well, complicated. While the similarities between business and personal partnerships have not gone unnoticed—namely the need for communication, respect, trust, and shared vision—it’s also...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Nov 29, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Venture Capital
The United States drives more than half of all venture capital investment in the world. As of Q3 2016, 54 percent of all venture-backed deals around the globe went to American companies. Moreover, 96 out 174 unicorns—private tech companies valued at $1 billion or...
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 | Jul 3, 2015 | Larry Scheinfeld, Technology, Venture Capital
Charities have recently come under attack for running like multimillion companies who get tax breaks to boot. According to critics, nonprofits are behaving like VCs by funding and investing in up-and-coming startups. Biotech startup investments work best for these...
