by Larry Scheinfeld | Apr 11, 2017 | Covington Associates, Larry Scheinfeld, News, Venture Capital
Eight seasons and over 350 on-air deals later, Shark Tank has finally surpassed a total investment outlay of more than $100 million. Although a serious landmark for the hit show that had slow beginnings, the information is slightly misleading. Yes, over $100 million...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jan 28, 2017 | Larry Scheinfeld, Technology, Venture Capital
2017 promises to be a strong year for venture capital, surpassing the achievements and challenges of 2016. Although there is mixed opinion about whether 2016 was a great year or just a decent one, analysts agree that foundations laid last year will lead to an...
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 | Oct 14, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology
The irony of smartphones is that they often lead to increased isolation instead of connectivity. People can use headphones to shut out the world as they walk and substitute spending in-person quality time with their loved ones for quick messages on social media. But...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Sep 10, 2016 | Covington Associates, Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
Watch out, San Francisco – Salt Lake City is fast becoming a hub for the tech industry, and people are starting to take note. This news may come as a shock, but Utah’s transformation into a top tech destination has already been underway for close to a decade....
