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@johnhcook shared
On Mar 10, 2023
Seattle VC firms tell startups to assess positions with Silicon Valley Bank amid funding concerns https://t.co/lGPsv2qtF1 via @GeekWire
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Seattle VC firms tell startups to assess positions with Silicon Valley Bank amid funding concerns

Seattle VC firms tell startups to assess positions with Silicon Valley Bank amid funding concerns

Venture capital firms in Seattle are advising portfolio companies to reconsider their positions with Silicon Valley Bank amid potential funding troubles at the tech-focused bank. Shares of ...

@theinformation shared
On Mar 9, 2023
Breaking: Silicon Valley Bank CEO tells VC clients to 'stay calm' amid crisis at the firm. https://t.co/jpCfxjiJUO
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Silicon Valley Bank CEO Tells VC Clients to ‘Stay Calm’

Silicon Valley Bank CEO Tells VC Clients to ‘Stay Calm’

Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker on Thursday told top venture capitalists in Silicon Valley to “stay calm” amid concerns around a capital crunch that wiped nearly $10 billion off the ...

@johnhcook shared
On Mar 11, 2023
Tech startup leaders concerned about making payroll following Silicon Valley Bank closure https://t.co/GeP6H6I6Kv via @GeekWire
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Tech startup leaders concerned about making payroll following Silicon Valley Bank closure

Tech startup leaders concerned about making payroll following Silicon Valley Bank closure

Simply meeting payroll was likely not atop the to-do list for most founders earlier this week. But now many startups are scrambling to figure out if they’ll be able to… Read More

@ChristineMHall shared
On Mar 8, 2023
RT @TechCrunch: Why this unicorn chose to take a credit facility https://t.co/FQCCFAGL8v by @christinemhall
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Why this unicorn chose to take a credit facility

Why this unicorn chose to take a credit facility

Its equity, growth and existing relationships with financial institutions, gave Socure firm footing to kick off credit facility discussions.

@Katie_Roof shared
On Mar 8, 2023
RT @thebenbergman: New from me + @dariusrafieyan for @BusinessInsider: -The UC endowment has invested over $800 million in Sequoia since 2018. -It has received only $43 million in distributions. -10 Sequoia funds across all stages and geographies are underwater. https://t.co/g8FU1Mqlb2
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Half of Sequoia Capital's VC funds since 2018 have posted losses for the University of California's endowment

Half of Sequoia Capital's VC funds since 2018 have posted losses for the University of California's endowment

Insider accessed Sequoia returns through a public-records request, providing a rare look at information that is normally a closely guarded secret.

@ChristineMHall shared
On Mar 9, 2023
RT @TechCrunch: Daily Crunch: Twitter CEO expresses regret after using his platform to call disabled employee 'the worst' https://t.co/VzOU8KZ7m2 by @christinemhall and @Haje
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Daily Crunch: Twitter CEO expresses regret after using his platform to call disabled employee ‘the worst’

Daily Crunch: Twitter CEO expresses regret after using his platform to call disabled employee ‘the worst’

Hello, friends, and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.

@notionport shared
On Mar 6, 2023
RT @vantechjournal: 🔐 #MemberExclusive: The latest VC data crystallizes Vancouver tech’s threats and opportunities. VTJ founder @notionport dives into a few key shifts in Canada and B.C.’s investment landscape. Not a member yet? You can become one here👇 https://t.co/IR0EWQiV2r
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Nine notes: Latest VC data crystallizes Vancouver tech’s threats and opportunities

Nine notes: Latest VC data crystallizes Vancouver tech’s threats and opportunities

Victoria is hot. The Prairies are united (in their growth). And crises can predict which sub-sector capital will flow into next.

@mikebutcher shared
On Mar 8, 2023
RT @TechCrunch: Berlin VC fund La Famiglia raises €250M for both Seed and Growth B2B startups https://t.co/CGNniH4Yyc by @mikebutcher
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Berlin VC fund La Famiglia raises €250M for both Seed and Growth B2B startups

Berlin VC fund La Famiglia raises €250M for both Seed and Growth B2B startups

La Famiglia, a Berlin-based VC fund (no, not the Mafia organization, in case there is any confusion) has raised €250 million for its combined third seed fund (which is €165 million) and its ...