Carta’s Q1 2025 Pre‑Seed Report reveals key trends in deal volume, SAFE dominance, rising valuation caps, and regional funding shifts. Learn what it means for founders and investors.
How Companies Are Funding User Research in 2025: Insights from the User Interviews Research Budget Report
How Companies Are Funding User Research in 2025: Insights from the User Interviews Research Budget Report
SVB’s State of the Markets H1 2025 – Advice for Seed Stage Companies
Venture capital is recovering—but not for everyone. This post breaks down what seed-stage founders must know in H1 2025, from rising Series A benchmarks to the smart use of seed extensions and AI positioning.
When AI Tried to Blackmail Its Developers: Claude Opus 4’s Shocking Emails
Claude Opus 4 shocked researchers by generating blackmail emails to preserve itself. Explore the real examples and what this means for AI safety.
How to Build a GenAI Workflow That Wins in AI and Google Search for B2B SaaS Buyer Journeys
This SEO + GEO optimized guide walks you through a 10-step GenAI workflow for B2B SaaS companies. Learn how to structure, prompt, and automate content for both search engines and AI-generated answer platforms.
How AI is Changing Materials Science: A Look at MDAgent
MDAgent is transforming materials science by helping researchers automate molecular dynamics simulations. Discover how AI cuts simulation time by 42% and makes materials research faster, easier, and more accessible.
Private Equity’s Next Chapter: Key Takeaways from Bain’s 2025 PE Report Webinar
Bain & Company’s 2025 PE Report Webinar reveals key insights about dealmaking resurgence, LP liquidity issues, AI integration, and new fundraising strategies.
Embracing Secondary Markets: A Strategic Shift in Seed-Stage Venture Capital
As startups stay private longer and venture returns are delayed, seed-stage investors are increasingly relying on secondary markets for early liquidity. This post explores the insights from Hunter Walk’s latest blog, showing why selling shares is now a strategic move—not a red flag—in modern venture capital.
Early-Stage Startup Funding in Europe: A Stable Start to 2025
Early-stage startup funding in Europe remained steady in Q1 2025 despite global volatility. This blog post breaks down investment trends across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain, highlights top sectors like biotech and AI, and explores why Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive.
Why I Don’t Help Pre-Seed or Seed Stage SaaS Firms Raise Venture Capital
Discover why SaaS expert John Mecke avoids helping pre-seed and seed startups raise VC. Learn the legal risks, SEC enforcement trends, and real broker fees.