Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
FinTech Venture Funding Continues to
Rise
The first quarter of 2018 proved that 2017's thriving market
for VC-funded FinTech deals continues its hot streak, with a
record-setting 323 deals closed totaling $5.4 billion, and a dozen
FinTech companies closing "mega-deals" raising over $100
million each. Get the scoop on rising company valuations, emerging
unicorns, and other industry in this article.
When should a startup seek capital? Is more money
always better?
This article helps startup founders navigate the decision-making
process behind fundraising. When? How much? From who? Do we
actually need it? Sometimes outside capital isn't always the
best answer, and can come with some unwanted constraints. But, if
you plan to pursue external investment options, read to learn what
to look for in the right VC partner.
Launching Today...The Institute For Block Chain
Innovation
The world of crypto currency and block chain technology moves at
breakneck speed. This week, it took another step forward when the
Institute of Blockchain Innovation was launched, designed as a
platform to share ideas, explore new trends and provide global
thought leadership on all things block chain. Find out more about
the Institute, including its objective to establish some guardrails
for the industry to enable it to mature and become mainstream.
Why some VCs are investing in hardware
startups
FinTech, biotech, app development—these seem to have been the
targets of venture capitalists in recent years, but startups
breaking into and across many other industries are raising
interest—and soon to be raising dollars. This article
includes a transcript of a very interesting panel discussing the
resurgence of hardware, as well as the new disruptive technologies
shaking up Silicon Valley and beyond.
Links compiled by Cara Fonseca.
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