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Tag: Silicon Valley
A new Elvis Presley DAO for fans hopes to buy back former rock and roll star’s records and memorabilia
The owners of Elvis Presley Enterprises hope the King’s legacy will live on in the blockchain with virtual events and crowdfunding efforts. Read More
Katie Haun lands $1. 5B for two crypto funds in historic raise for solo VC
While solo venture capitalists have become a defining feature in the private markets, no one has ever raised as much right out of the gate. Read More
Savings app unicorn Acorns is adding Bitcoin exposure to portfolios. Here’s the catch
Crypto is the most volatile asset class on the market, and it’s largely unregulated. Does it have a place in retirement accounts? Read More
Climate tech companies in the spotlight as SEC votes on new ESG disclosure proposal
The regulator’s new guidelines could give a slew of startups a leg up in the private markets. Read More
WeWork founder Adam Neumann is back—as a VC
The founder of the coworking startup once worth $47 billion has invested in more than four dozen startups, per the Financial Times. Read More
All Raise’s new CEO Mandela Schumacher-Hodge Dixon is putting the spotlight on female founders—again
All Raise made progress for women in VC. But it’s fallen short of its goal for founders. Read More
As interest rates rise, will limited partners move on from venture capital?
With yields for other asset classes expected to rise, private market funding may lose some momentum. Read More
4 South by Southwest predictions about the future of dealmaking
Here’s where money is going and where it might not be welcome. Read More
Elizabeth Holmes’ guilty verdict isn’t an indictment of Silicon Valley
The Theranos founder’s conviction is more of a cautionary tale than a damning statement on tech culture. Read More