Chris Metinko

Chris Metinko is a senior reporter for Crunchbase News covering enterprise tech startups, innovation and the venture capital world. Before joining the Crunchbase News team, Chris was a senior reporter covering technology, media and telecommunications for Mergermarket and its sister service Dealreporter, where he focused on M&A, funding and the equity capital markets.

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Business

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Mapbox Leads Another Huge Week For AI

September 22, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Cybersecurity • M&A

Cisco’s Splunk Deal Highlights Growing Interest In The Intersection Of Cybersecurity And AI

September 22, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • M&A • Startups • Venture

With Funding Down, Startups Are Making Fewer Acquisitions

September 20, 2023

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Cybersecurity • Startups • Venture

Cyber Startup Cato Networks Hits $3B-Plus Valuation After $238M Raise

September 19, 2023

Fintech & e-commerce • Startups • Venture • Web3

Blockchain Doubles Down, Ant Exits, As Web3 Funding Continues Decline

September 18, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Startups • Venture

AI Startup Writer Pens $100M Round

September 18, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Health, Wellness & Biotech • Sales & Marketing • Semiconductors and 5G • Startups • Venture

The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Databricks And Generate Biomedicines Lead Another AI Surge

September 15, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Semiconductors and 5G • Startups • Venture

Nvidia’s Been Busy — Real Busy

September 14, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Enterprise • Venture

Databricks Raises Massive $500M-Plus Series I At $43B Valuation

September 14, 2023

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Artificial intelligence • Cybersecurity • Regional • Startups • Venture

Israel’s Startup Funding Drops As Its Famed Cyber Sector Takes A Hit

September 14, 2023

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Media & entertainment tech • Startups • Venture

Adtech Startup VideoAmp Locks up $150M To Challenge Nielsen

September 13, 2023