Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn

According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might.

African defensetech Terra Industries, founded by two Gen Zers, raises additional $22M in a month

Terra Industries, the African defense company, announced Monday that it had secured an additional $22 million in funding to further expand the business. 

In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders

As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital’s earlier days

India doubles down on state-backed venture capital, approving $1.1B fund

India’s $1.1B fund-of-funds will invest through private VCs to support deep-tech and manufacturing startups.

How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun startup accelerator program

TechCrunch spoke to a16z partner Joshua Lu for some tips on standing out for the Speedrun program.

Complyance raises $20M to help companies manage risk and compliance

Complyance raised a $20 million Series A led by GV for its AI-native compliance platform.

VC Masha Bucher, Epstein associate and Day One founder, explains herself

After numerous news reports documented Masha Bucher’s close business and personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Bucher took to X to explain.

Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5 million pre-seed led by a16z

Smart Bricks is an AI-powered proptech that helps investors find high-quality real estate investments

Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing

Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It’s a sizeable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm.