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The geographic isolation of Australia and New Zealand creates a sense of hustle, if not urgency, around raising funds and building a global product.

Good morning, and welcome to Friday! Atlassian’s purchase of Loom last week raised eyebrows, and not just because it missed unicorn status by a hair. But overall, it makes sense…

Good morning! We have lots of good stuff for you this Tuesday, so let’s dig right in. Up first, we surveyed six investors who are placing bets on AI. We…

Caroline Ellison explained how she cooked the books to make Alameda’s finances look a lot cleaner than they actually were.

If you haven’t found traction with customers and aren’t generating revenue, you should be in fundraising mode already.

It’s shaping up to be a very busy week, so we’ll be back on Friday, September 22 with a new TC+ Roundup.

August is one of the slowest months in venture capital, which is why now is such a good time for fundraising founders to ramp up their outreach.

Two years ago, unicorns roamed the earth in herds so large, they shook the earth from Palo Alto to San Francisco.

There are a million reasons why startups fail, and there are only a few reasons why they succeed.

We’re publishing on a lighter schedule to commemorate Independence Day, so I’ll return on Friday, July 7 with a new TC+ roundup.

Fusion power is expensive and risky, but the potential rewards are enormous. Here’s why 6 investors believe it could be the future of energy.

Founders need to know whether the people they’re getting into business with understand how to operate during a downturn.

A recent survey of founders indicates that even as startups take a closer look at their cloud spending, growth is still a priority.

To run 60-minute startup board meetings that create value, replace your 80-slide deck with a simple three-page memo.

ARR has always been a key metric, but with valuations down across the board and new money too tight to mention, it’s now a lodestar.

Psychedelic startups want to make psilocybin, ketamine and other substances more mainstream, but how are investors approaching this space?

Autonomous tractors, semi trucks and warehouse restocking bots have gone from concept to reality. Is robotics mainstream now?

We spoke to 13 of the top robotics VCs to discuss where the category is and what the future looks like.

You don’t need to hire a mega-influencer like Serena Williams or a Kardashian to build buzz for your startup.

Startups often lack a deep bench of managerial talent, which means layoffs are usually handled with little empathy and poor communication.

If your marketing plan doesn’t include TikTok, YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels, well, can you really call it a marketing plan?

You can’t create a magic plan to save your startup — there are simply too many factors outside of your control.

The hunt is already on for another mythical animal that best represents startup attainment in a down market, like “ARRmadillo.”

With the end of 2022 right around the corner, here’s a look at some of the more interesting answers some of our surveys unearthed this year.

For 2023, it appears investors are focusing on trends that are relatively safer and likelier to bear fruit

Startups that don’t have PMF, supportive investors or a manageable burn rate should already be planning to reduce headcount.

Relying on vanity metrics is like attending a Little League awards dinner: Everyone goes home a winner!

Life as a startup founder is never dull. That’s doubly true for Black founders, who routinely struggle to raise funds, be noticed and get their fair share of attention.

As the fundraising climate reverts to pre-pandemic levels, Black founders discuss how they’re preparing for next year.