Fundraising

Theory

Announcing Theory Ventures: A new $230M fund focused on data-driven startups, ML/AI innovation, and the next wave of enterprise software transformation.

Usage as the Moat in AI

Discover why usage data becomes the key competitive moat for AI startups, beyond capital and technical expertise. Analysis of ML flywheel effects in SaaS.

The Hardest Round to Raise in 2023

Analysis reveals Series B as 2023's toughest funding round, with 86% drop YoY. Data shows early-stage venture capital at 5-year lows despite stable round sizes.

Take a Breath

After SVB's collapse, learn key action steps for startups: managing payroll, establishing new banking relationships & mitigating venture debt impact. Essential guidance for founders.

Venture Capital, Withering & Dying

Comparing VC cycles: 2001 vs 2023 shows striking parallels in venture capital slowdowns, IPO freezes & portfolio writedowns. Key lessons from past downturns.

Predicting Cloud Growth Rates for 2023

Analyze cloud growth trends in 2023: AWS, GCP & Azure drop from 44% to 27% YoY growth as tech companies prioritize profitability over expansion.

2023 is the Year of _________

Learn how successful startups use annual themes to drive focus & growth. Key lessons from Looker's journey from data teams to Fortune 500 success, plus 2023 strategy tips.