PSA: Most aggregate VC trend data is garbage

PSA: Most aggregate VC trend data is garbage

“Seed rounds are up!” “Seed rounds are higher valued than ever!” “There were 10% less VCs investing in seed rounds last year!” !!!!!!!!1 We’ve all seen these stories, and we’re fine connoisseurs of them here at TechCrunch, for sure. Trend data about VC investing are...
The rise of the activist developer

The rise of the activist developer

Bob Lord Contributor Share on Twitter Bob Lord is SVP of Worldwide Ecosystems and Blockchain at IBM. He is responsible for infusing emerging and open technologies across the business, overseeing IBM’s blockchain business and drives the company’s key ecosystems...
Are SAFEs obscuring today’s seed volume?

Are SAFEs obscuring today’s seed volume?

Just over a year ago in our coverage of the 2019 venture capital market,  we noted that “United States-demarcated angel and seed deals dipped in 2019.” Our reporting concerning the Q1 2020 venture capital market had a similar tone, noting that “domestic seed rounds,...
Huawei’s CEO wants to talk to Joe Biden

Huawei’s CEO wants to talk to Joe Biden

During a small gathering of journalists in China, Ren Zhengfei made his first public remarks since Joe Biden was inaugurated at the 46th President of the United States. The Huawei CEO struck a hopeful tone for those gathered around the table, in comments reported by...