Crunchbase News is a digital publication covering the innovation ecosystem through deeply reported, data-driven journalism on private markets, startups, founders and investors. We first published on March 13, 2017. Though we are owned by Crunchbase—a public database of private companies that sells data access and business intelligence and sales tools—our journalism and decisions about editorial coverage are completely independent.
We believe that sharp, well-reported business journalism that’s driven by data helps to level the playing field for all entrepreneurs.
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What is the relationship between Crunchbase and Crunchbase News?
Crunchbase News is owned by Crunchbase, but the company does not exert any editorial control or influence over the newsroom or coverage decisions. The Crunchbase research team does, from time to time, assist in pulling more intractable queries from the dataset to aid in our reporting.
How so I submit a guest column or op-ed article for consideration to Crunchbase News?
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Who is Crunchbase News?
Marlize van Romburgh: Editor In Chief
Marlize joined Crunchbase in 2020 and leads the editorial vision for Crunchbase News, where she oversees its team of journalists covering private companies, startups and venture capital. Previously, she spent six years with American City Business Journals, most recently as Managing Editor at the Silicon Valley Business Journal. She’s held various editing and reporting roles at business publications, with her reporting on banking and real estate during the financial crisis winning journalism awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Los Angeles Press Club and the Society for Advancing Business Editing & Writing (SABEW). She received a “25 Under 35” award from Editor & Publisher magazine in 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Email: mvanromburgh@crunchbase.com
Gené Teare: Senior Data Editor (Archive)
Gené leads Crunchbase News’ data reporting efforts. She is an analyst who uncovers and explores trends within private company data and is an expert covering venture markets, female founders, women in venture, and, most recently, fintech. She is also an experienced public speaker and moderator connecting with startup communities around the globe. She has been interviewed extensively by the media on funding trends. She joined Crunchbase more than 13 years ago to lead on data and partner with the venture community.
Email: gene@crunchbase.com
Chris Metinko: Senior Reporter (Archive)
Chris is a senior reporter for Crunchbase News covering enterprise tech startups, innovation and the venture capital world. Before joining the Crunchbase News team in 2020, Chris was a senior reporter covering technology, media and telecommunications for Mergermarket and its sister service Dealreporter, focusing on M&A, funding and the equity capital markets involving both private and public tech companies. He has been a reporter in the Bay Area for more than two decades, working at newspapers such as the Contra Costa Times and Oakland Tribune. Chris received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Email: cmetinko@crunchbase.com
Judy Rider: Copy Editor
A voracious reader, Judy’s career in publishing began with an entry-level position at the Houston Business Journal. During her tenure, she honed her innate spelling and grammar skills while learning AP style. She gradually worked her way to assistant editor, earning several HBJ productivity awards as well as a Gold Eagle Award from American City Business Journals. After a short break as managing editor at Texas Fish & Game Magazine, Judy returned to the Business Journal to complete her corporate career, retiring in 2013. Until joining the Crunchbase News staff, she worked remotely as a public relations associate and completed several freelance projects including editing and formatting a pair of nonfiction books.
Email: judy.rider@crunchbase.com
Joanna Glasner: Contributing Reporter (Archive)
Joanna covers the intersection of startups and money for Crunchbase News, including a weekly column that explores trends in Crunchbase data. Previously, she was a venture capital reporter at Reuters, PE Hub and Venture Capital Journal, a tech writer for Wired, and a freelance journalist for multiple tech and business publications. For her first paid reporting job, at the Watertown Daily Times, she covered Lewis County, New York, a county of 27,000 people and 31,000 cows.
Email: joanna@crunchbase.com
Dom Guzman: Illustrator (Portfolio)
Dom is a multidisciplinary artist who specializes in illustration inspired by storytelling. He creates graphics and illustrations for Crunchbase News’ articles and features. From playful to brooding, he creates sentimental and emotionally charged visuals. Dom has been freelance illustrating since 2011, working on projects including comic strips, editorial illustration, typography, and motion graphics. Dom previously worked with businesses and organizations such as Hulu, Portland Public Schools and Orchestrate Beer.
Disclosures
- Crunchbase News is part of Crunchbase, a for-profit startup that has a number of private investors. Verizon also retains an ownership stake in the company.
- Crunchbase News maintains editorial independence from Crunchbase. The publication takes no direction on its editorial decisions from any other part of the business.
- The publication abides by the SPJ Code of Ethics and hews to AP style.
- Regarding our parent company’s conflicts, they are myriad. A living list of parties that have invested in the business can be found on Crunchbase’s Crunchbase profile. More investors will appear over time. They will each and all enjoy the same level of privilege: none.