It Takes A Surprising Amount Of Seed Capital To Spoil A Startup

TL;DR We investigated whether raising a lot of Seed and Angel money affects a startup’s likelihood of raising a Series A round. Here are the main takeaways:

• For founders: Each dollar you raise up…

VCs Spark High Times for American Cannabis

tl;dr: Legal weed is going to be a big deal, and investors are already placing bets to take advantage of its growth.

Here’s What One Hot YC Startup Learned Raising A $1.4M Seed Round

tl;dr: Raising early-stage capital today is more challenging than you might expect, even with traction, hype, and a strong pedigree.

How Much Does Pre-Seed Equity Really Cost?

tl;dr: Startup capital is expensive.

Understanding The Scale Of Walmart’s Jet.com Purchase

Editor’s Morning Note: Things outside of tech are pretty big too.

Return Of The Micro VC

TL;DR: Now that Micro VCs have found their niche in the ecosystem, investors are more willing than ever to support them despite a challenging capital climate.

Developers! Developers! Developers… Are Expensive

tl;dr: Developers’ salaries vary greatly around the world. Here’s a peek into how far incomes differ and what variables skew them.

The Beginner’s Guide To VC

tl;dr: Tired of being the only person on the couch who doesn’t understand the jokes in Silicon Valley? We’ve got you covered.