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So far this year, only around $2.3 billion globally has gone to seed through growth-stage investments in in sustainability-related categories — down more than two-thirds from the same period last year.
Agriculture & foodtech
An estimated 517 global unicorns — or private companies valued at $1 billion or more — raised their last known round more than three years ago, per...
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The home cities of the teams facing off on the gridiron for Super Bowl LIX aren't equally matched venture-funding wise. But we take look at a couple...
Against a backdrop of higher egg prices and heightened concerns around the avian flu outbreak, demand for egg substitutes is on the rise. Fortunately...
Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction startup looking at ways to bring back the dodo bird and the woolly mammoth, raised a $200 million Series C at a...
It certainly was a big week — with companies having to raise more than $100 million to make the list. Biotech- and healthcare-related startups led...
While many venture investors enter 2025 fairly optimistic about startup prospects, other factors are likely to affect the funding environment —...
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Usually the rounds with the most money or biggest-named investors get the headlines, but there were plenty of deals this year that were eye-catching...
From Beyoncé to Naomi Osaka to Leonardo DiCaprio, a high proportion of the more heavily funded beverage startups have one or more famous names among...
With the holiday season upon us it’s pretty easy to miss some of the more intriguing rounds that get announced. No matter. We have you covered as we...
From startups trying to make sure tech is more usable for people with disabilities, to those looking to harness the power of the ocean, there was...
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