Especially if you’re not an AI company — or somehow able to wedge “AI” into your brand name — it’s a tough economic moment for raising capital. Not only do founders have to convincingly pitch ...

AI investments drive 64.1% of total deal value in H1 2025 VC fundraising declines 33.7% year-over-year, faces longer timelines Exit activity up 40%, optimism for IPOs and M&A in H2 July 15 (Reuters) - ...

Raising venture capital isn't what it used to be. According to Carta, just 5,743 new investments closed in 2024, down 7% from the year prior and the lowest number since 2018. Add to that a 46% annual ...

Discover if venture capital is the right funding choice for your startup. Weigh the benefits of growth and networking against the loss of some decision-making control.

With venture capital becoming harder to secure, founders are turning to alternative funding strategies that offer more control and sustainability. With venture capital harder to access in 2025, ...