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Crypto startups — fresh off a mind-boggling bull run — are preparing for the next phase of life where the mere mention of “NFT,” “DAO” or “DeFi” may not tempt…
Party Round raises $7M to make the process of raising capital less awful
Party Round is building software that it hopes will make the process of raising early-stage corporate capital far simpler than it is today. And the company just used its own…
Collectible card trading platform Alt raises $75M as it eyes other asset categories and preps its mobile launch
When we last checked in with Alt back in March, it had just raised $31 million for its alternative asset platform — a platform, thus far, used primarily by those…
This QR code startup just raised $5 million co-led by Coatue and Seven Seven Six
Amazon revolutionized one-click shopping, and it has a nearly $2 trillion market cap to show for the effort. Now, a 10-person startup founded by JD Maresco, who previously cofounded the…
Snackpass gobbles up $70M at a $400M+ valuation as its social food ordering platform crosses 500K users
While every food delivery company is trying to get an edge on its rivals with discount codes, faster service, and a turn into the realm of spooky with ghost kitchens…
Ethel’s Club founder is launching Somewhere Good, a social platform that centers people of color
Naj Austin, founder and CEO of subscription-based physical and digital community Ethel’s Club, is building Somewhere Good to be a one-stop shop for people of color. Beyond being a place…
In a startup reprise, Courtne Smith launches NewNew, a social network based on shared content
Since her departure from Drake’s entourage (where she worked as his longtime personal assistant) Courtne Smith has launched a line of hair products; a giveaway game that dropped swag like…
Homebuilding is not for the faint of heart, particularly those who want to build something custom. Selecting the right architect and designer, the myriad contractors, the complexity of building codes…
Free money for startups? It’s possible with MainStreet’s platform for economic development incentives
Startups need money. State and local governments need startups and the employment growth they offer. It should be obvious that the two groups can work together and make each other…
Want to star in your favorite memes and movie scenes? Upload a selfie to Morphin, choose your favorite GIF and your face is grafted in to create a personalized copy…
