• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconHome
Right Arrow Button IconLeft Arrow Button IconTech
Right Arrow Button IconStartups & Venture

Startups & Venture

Paul Scherer poses casually while sitting on a bookshelf
Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world’s first ‘mutual friend’

The company’s 22-year-old founder left high school at 17, and is now tackling the loneliness epidemic.

By Lily Mae LazarusApril 16, 2026
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
By Nicholas GordonApril 16, 2026
Exclusive: Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors
Exclusive: Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors
By Ben WeissApril 16, 2026
Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan
This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he’s built a $3 billion cyber firm 
By Preston ForeApril 16, 2026
Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman
By Sharon GoldmanApril 15, 2026
A sign hangs on the front door of a shuttered Allbirds store on April 02, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Allbirds ditches sneaker business to pivot to AI compute, stock surges over 700%
By Eva RoytburgApril 15, 2026
Latest Stories
What Lena Dunham’s memoir tells us about TV’s double standard
NewslettersWhat Lena Dunham’s memoir tells us about TV’s double standard
By Ellie AustinApril 16, 2026
MacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges
PoliticsMacKenzie Scott is bypassing the Ivy League and rewriting the $79 billion higher ed playbook by giving to HBCUs and community colleges
By Sydney LakeApril 16, 2026
grad
AIGen Z turning its back on AI isn’t irrational — it’s a verdict on everyone who failed them
By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026
Ivan Espinosa, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co
SuccessThe CEO of Nissan manages his stress by playing the drums in his band and hitting tennis on the weekends
By Emma BurleighApril 16, 2026
hochul
Real EstateNew York governor’s take on a millionaires tax: fancy pied-à-terre second apartments worth over $5 million
By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026
leo
PoliticsPope Leo XIV: A ‘handful of tyrants’ are ravaging earth with war and exploitation
By Nicole Winfield, Nalova Akua and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026
vought
PoliticsTrump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut child care. His budget director is scrambling to clarify
By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026
IEA
EnergyEurope has (maybe) 6 weeks of jet fuel left, IEA chief says. It reminds him of the ’80s band Dire Straits
By John Leicester and The Associated PressApril 16, 2026
More Startups & VenturePage 53 of 100
High rates, investor-friendly deals, and bad news for regional hubs: What the end of the bull run means for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs
CommentaryHigh rates, investor-friendly deals, and bad news for regional hubs: What the end of the bull run means for venture capitalists and entrepreneurs
By Jeffrey GrabowMarch 27, 2023
Don’t believe the pundits who conflate middle-class entrepreneurs and Big Tech. Startups are today’s mom-and-pop businesses
CommentaryDon’t believe the pundits who conflate middle-class entrepreneurs and Big Tech. Startups are today’s mom-and-pop businesses
By Nihal MehtaMarch 22, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is a blow to Black founders and immigrant entrepreneurs
NewslettersSilicon Valley Bank’s collapse is a blow to Black founders and immigrant entrepreneurs
By Ellen McGirtMarch 21, 2023
Why I pulled my startup’s money from SVB the day before the collapse–and what lessons banks and entrepreneurs should learn
CommentaryWhy I pulled my startup’s money from SVB the day before the collapse–and what lessons banks and entrepreneurs should learn
By Ben LewisMarch 20, 2023
A security guard opens the door for two men entering a Silicon Valley Bank location.
LeadershipSilicon Valley Bank’s collapse almost led to payroll disasters. But it offers founders an important finance lesson
By Paolo ConfinoMarch 20, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank collapse means startup founders of color lose one of their biggest financial havens
FinanceSilicon Valley Bank collapse means startup founders of color lose one of their biggest financial havens
By Kat Stafford, Claire Savage and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2023
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
TechSilicon Valley’s hubris nearly ruined the U.S. economy
By Tristan BoveMarch 18, 2023
A picture of Omsom cofounder Vanessa Pham.
NewslettersAs Silicon Valley Bank died, a viral startup star was born
By Alexandra SternlichtMarch 17, 2023
Venture capital gives America a strategic edge in the age of technology wars
FinanceVenture capital gives America a strategic edge in the age of technology wars
By Daniel Egel and Michael McNerneyMarch 17, 2023
I came to Austin for tech’s biggest party and witnessed a surreal scene as Silicon Valley Bank crumbled
TechI came to Austin for tech’s biggest party and witnessed a surreal scene as Silicon Valley Bank crumbled
By Kylie RobisonMarch 16, 2023
Photo illustration of Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers, the founders of Chief, over a red striped background.
FeaturesChief, the $5,800-per-year women’s networking startup, is worth $1 billion and has a waiting list of 60,000. Some members say the club isn’t living up to the hype
By Katherine DunnMarch 16, 2023
‘What happens to all the debt?’ Founders and VCs have a host of questions about the fate of Silicon Valley Bank’s venture loans
Finance‘What happens to all the debt?’ Founders and VCs have a host of questions about the fate of Silicon Valley Bank’s venture loans
By Anne SradersMarch 15, 2023
I had all of my capital held up in Silicon Valley Bank as it collapsed. It showed me that the grittiest entrepreneurs will survive the VC winter
CommentaryI had all of my capital held up in Silicon Valley Bank as it collapsed. It showed me that the grittiest entrepreneurs will survive the VC winter
By Leslie FeinzaigMarch 14, 2023
Sam Altman personally gave loans to stranded startup founders while taking shots at D.C. for making bank blowup ‘somewhat political’
CompaniesSam Altman personally gave loans to stranded startup founders while taking shots at D.C. for making bank blowup ‘somewhat political’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 13, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank deposits may be safe, but the startup ecosystem has lost a crucial partner
NewslettersSilicon Valley Bank deposits may be safe, but the startup ecosystem has lost a crucial partner
By David MeyerMarch 13, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank
FinanceStartups from wine country to the UK pray Silicon Valley Bank ‘gets sold during the weekend’ with billions of uninsured deposits frozen
By Stan Choe, Bobby Caina Calvan and The Associated PressMarch 12, 2023
Exterior shot of Silicon Valley Bank
TechSilicon Valley Bank’s collapse is already causing collateral damage that’s sinking stablecoin values and delaying paychecks
By Alexandra SternlichtMarch 11, 2023
Photos: How a surge of panicked withdrawals killed Silicon Valley’s favorite bank
TechPhotos: How a surge of panicked withdrawals killed Silicon Valley’s favorite bank
By Andrea GuzmanMarch 10, 2023
A Silicon Valley Bank short seller explains how he knew the bank was in trouble months ago
FinanceA Silicon Valley Bank short seller explains how he knew the bank was in trouble months ago
By Jessica MathewsMarch 10, 2023
Startup founders are reeling as their Silicon Valley Bank funds are in limbo: ‘Our heads are spinning’
FinanceStartup founders are reeling as their Silicon Valley Bank funds are in limbo: ‘Our heads are spinning’
By Anne SradersMarch 10, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank just sucked all the oxygen out of SXSW
NewslettersSilicon Valley Bank just sucked all the oxygen out of SXSW
By Kylie RobisonMarch 10, 2023
‘Sheer panic’ has gripped Silicon Valley VCs and founders amid worries that the startup industry’s most important bank is in trouble
Finance‘Sheer panic’ has gripped Silicon Valley VCs and founders amid worries that the startup industry’s most important bank is in trouble
By Anne Sraders, Jessica Mathews and Kylie RobisonMarch 9, 2023
Read the pitch deck cloud management startup Vantage used to raise $21 million in two weeks from VCs including a16z
FinanceRead the pitch deck cloud management startup Vantage used to raise $21 million in two weeks from VCs including a16z
By Anne SradersMarch 8, 2023
Chart shows early-stage VC valuations since 2016
CommentaryHow early-stage investors can prepare for an uncertain outlook
By Jenny RookeMarch 3, 2023
Stripe: ‘The IRS can help the next wave of American entrepreneurs. Here’s how’
CommentaryStripe: ‘The IRS can help the next wave of American entrepreneurs. Here’s how’
By Amy RobertiMarch 3, 2023
Silhouettes of Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi on gray background with Databricks logo.
FinanceDatabricks had one of the worst pitch decks Ben Horowitz has ever seen. Now it’s riding the A.I. boom as one of the world’s 10 most valuable startups
By Jessica MathewsMarch 2, 2023
Photo of Keisuke Niiro, President, Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (ANDI)), and Brian Mullins, Mind Foundry CEO, in Oxford.
NewslettersWhy generative A.I. isn’t ready for ‘high stakes’
By Jeremy KahnFebruary 24, 2023
ESG can be a distraction for startups. Here’s why they should focus on ‘total addressable impact’ instead
CommentaryESG can be a distraction for startups. Here’s why they should focus on ‘total addressable impact’ instead
By Will GeorgeFebruary 15, 2023
Microsoft is sacrificing some control as it works with OpenAI to power the ‘new paradigm’ of search 
NewslettersMicrosoft is sacrificing some control as it works with OpenAI to power the ‘new paradigm’ of search 
By Jessica MathewsFebruary 8, 2023
The new 476-page Celsius Network investigation details all the red flags VCs and pension plans missed
NewslettersThe new 476-page Celsius Network investigation details all the red flags VCs and pension plans missed
By Jessica MathewsFebruary 7, 2023
1...
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
...100
Most Popular
Environment
Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend itplaceholder alt text
By Sydney LakeApril 15, 2026
Success
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she's just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels Americaplaceholder alt text
By Emma BurleighApril 13, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of oil as of April 15, 2026placeholder alt text
By Joseph HostetlerApril 15, 2026
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.