Venture Capital

5 stories tagged Venture Capital.

AI Pitch Decks Are Making Startup Pitches Sound Alike

AI pitch decks can polish a startup's story while blurring its edge. Founders need customer proof, sound economics and a clear account of what sets them apart.

Veridion’s $20M Bet Puts Fresh Data Into Credit Models

Alex Volkov2 months ago

AI. Alex Volkov2 months ago

Veridion’s $20M Bet Puts Fresh Data Into Credit Models

Veridion raised $20 million to map 642 million firms. Its Experian deal shows why data definitions, freshness and credit-model oversight now matter.

AI Investors Face a New Due Diligence Test on Safety

Alex Volkov2 months ago

AI. Alex Volkov2 months ago

AI Investors Face a New Due Diligence Test on Safety

AI safety is becoming a venture due diligence test, exposing gaps in model testing, governance, liability planning, customer trust and VC fund incentives.

Two people flanking stacks of gold coins with upward arrows and "BROKE TO RICH" text on black background

Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor on Funding Without VC

Jonathan Park5 months ago

AI. Jonathan Park5 months ago

Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor on Funding Without VC

Kickstarter CEO Everett Taylor breaks down pre-orders, pitching, and why venture capital might be the worst deal you ever make for your business.

A skeptical man reacts to pricing tiers for purchasing GitHub stars, ranging from $69.99 to $3,499.99 for bulk quantities.

GitHub's Fake Star Economy: 6M Stars, Fooled VCs, Real Money

Zara Chen6 months ago

AI. Zara Chen6 months ago

GitHub's Fake Star Economy: 6M Stars, Fooled VCs, Real Money

New research reveals 6 million fake GitHub stars and a shadow economy gaming VC investment decisions. The manipulation is more organized than you think.