Cybersecurity is constantly in a state of innovation and has been a big beneficiary of cloud computing trends. We were fortunate to lead the Series A investments in Zscaler and RedLock. Much like how cloud has disrupted numerous sectors in cybersecurity, we believe AI/ML is having a similar impact. Venture capital investment at the nexus of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and…
Ahmedabad-based premium bicycle-sharing service MYBYK is looking to raise at least $1million in Series A round of funding as it focuses on ramping up business on the back of B2B intra-campus mobility space. The next round of fund raising is aimed at aiding its B2B expansion plans. At present, the startup services corporates like Reliance Industries, Adani and SRF Chemicals.…
Entrepreneurs become entrepreneurs for a number of reasons. Being your own boss ranks high on the list. The sense of accomplishment that comes with creating a company and making it a success is another motivation for some. The primary driver for many is the prospect of becoming extremely wealthy. While some entrepreneurs like the idea of being rich simply for…
Today, Peloton is a bonafide success. The company, which sells $2,245 internet-connected exercise bikes, boasts a $4 billion valuation and a cult following. That hasn’t always been the case. For years, Peloton battled for venture capital investment and struggled to attract buyers. Now that it’s proven the market for tech-enabled home exercise equipment and affiliated subscription products, a whole bunch…
India’s technology startups are witnessing a funding boom, particularly at the late stage, with more deals of $100 million or more in the first five months of this year than in the first half of the last two years. The year 2019 has so far seen 10 deals of $100 million or more, higher than the seven deals for the…
Ten years ago, when I was starting a tech company designed to simplify scheduling for independent service professionals, I was laughed out of Silicon Valley. Not only was I seen as the antithesis of the founder prototype, the venture capital community saw my Montana location as hard to get to and a deterrent to attracting top talent. At the time,…
When you speak to many entrepreneurs regarding how they got their start or what their "lightbulb" moments were in their early careers, chances are you won’t hear "bagging sand" often as an answer. For me, it was this experience in the military that gave me a clear vision of where I wanted to take my career and provided me the…
It’s the worst kept secret in the world of startup funding. Series A rounds today are the equivalent of what used to be called Series B rounds. The checks are bigger, but so are the expectations around revenue and traction. That shift has created more of a vacuum for seed-stage companies. While there are plenty of individuals willing to plug…
Getting into the world of commerce is, all in all, a fantastic feeling, but have you ever thought of how you are going to entering this new world? Is it going to be as a businessman or an entrepreneur? You believe it or not, but how you are going to come to this new world matters a lot as far…
As South America’s largest country, Brazil has the potential to be an economic powerhouse. But over time, political turmoil, largely as a result of corruption, has marred the economic landscape. Still, despite the political upheaval in recent years, the country’s startup scene has seen some serious acceleration, reflecting a general trend we’re seeing in Latin America as a whole According…