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How to spot investment-worthy founders: Look for mindset, competence and confidence

Whether to invest lies at the intersection of the founder or management team’s mindset, ability and motivation.

This VC is bullish about American dynamism – ‘the real one’

Solo GP Nichole Wischoff told TechCrunch that she is hoping to fund "American dynamism … the real one.

On affinity-focused fintechs, the future of BNPL and more

An interview with the co-founders of VC firm Fiat Ventures and sister arm Fiat Growth discussing fintechs trends, customer acquisition and more.

Will alternative investments become a staple in all investors’ portfolios?

Alternative investments — alts — are not just for institutional funds: Individual investors are showing an increased interest in this asset class.

Mighty Capital’s thesis is that the best product wins — even more so in a downturn

You can't be product-led without a great product.

There’s a reason why US Midwest startups had fewer layoffs, Chicago VC says

Over time, many cities across the Midwest have been building out bona fide startup ecosystems, as M25's annual ranking of Midwest startup hubs makes clear.

Why Clocktower Technology Ventures is still bullish on Latin American fintechs

One year after Clocktower Technology Ventures (CTV) launched a fund to invest in Latin American fintechs, we discussed the fund's latest thoughts on the region with partner Ben Savage.

An inside look at 2150 VC’s bet on urban tech to tackle the climate crisis

To understand where and why 2150 VC is betting, we spoke with partners Jacob Bro and Christian Hernandez about impact investing, regulation and the growing number of funds dedicated to climate tech.