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After a brief streak, venture capital has ditched Black startups

By Nate Berg     June 17, 2022 Black-founded startups have seen record amounts of investment recently, with quarterly funding commitments nearing or even topping $1 billion. But according to new data from Crunchbase, VC funding has dropped significantly in the second quarter of 2022, down to just $324 million. Only 100 startups with a … Continue reading After a brief streak, venture capital has ditched Black startups

These are the winner-take-all startups poised to dominate their markets

By Connie Lin   April 14, 2022   Silicon Valley oracle Andreessen Horowitz on Thursday released its annual list of 100 fastest-growing consumer marketplaces (i.e. any platform that connects buyers with sellers), which ranked private companies by metrics like web traffic and credit card revenue. In a repeat of last year, grocery delivery startup Instacart … Continue reading These are the winner-take-all startups poised to dominate their markets

‘Tech for Good’ offers a PR package to minority-led start-ups

Kite-Hill PR is offering a pro bono program to women/BIPOC/LGBTQIA-led technology start-ups. Kim Davis on March 10, 2022 “We’re focused specifically on diverse founders and it relates back to the passion I have as a female business owner, a female founder. When I look at other companies, I don’t see enough diversity at the top. … Continue reading ‘Tech for Good’ offers a PR package to minority-led start-ups

Should start-ups worry about hyping their products?

The Theranos conviction has thrown a spotlight on tech start-ups over-promising and under-delivering. Kim Davis on January 6, 2022 MarTech’s daily brief features daily insights, news, tips, and essential bits of wisdom for today’s digital marketer. If you would like to read this before the rest of the internet does, sign up here to get … Continue reading Should start-ups worry about hyping their products?

PR for Startups: 3 Mistakes B2B Tech Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)

David Libby December 14, 2021 Working for a B2B Tech Startup? Don’t make these common public relations mistakes – read this instead. Startups make mistakes with PR. That’s a given. They’re run by humans – at least for the time being. The fact is, startups, especially in B2B tech, can’t avoid making mistakes. But they … Continue reading PR for Startups: 3 Mistakes B2B Tech Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)

5 Different Funding Options for Startups & Their Pros and Cons

Dave Lavinsky September 3, 2021 Although it’s difficult to pinpoint the precise number of new businesses launched each year, numerous studies have shown an increase in new business launches over the past decade. According to Oberlo, 4.4 million new businesses were started in 2020, up nearly 27% from the previous decade. Starting a new business … Continue reading 5 Different Funding Options for Startups & Their Pros and Cons

Tried and Tested Tips to Improve Your Startup’s Client Management Process

Jimmy Rodela June 21, 2021 Image Source: Pexels You’d be hard-pressed to grow your startup without proper client management procedures. You’ll miss deadlines. Have difficulty communicating with your clients. And you run the risk of causing needless fire-fighting which adds up to your work hours while snuffing out your team’s productivity. That is why improving … Continue reading Tried and Tested Tips to Improve Your Startup’s Client Management Process