2/04/2014

TechFlash: Why Ben Horowitz loves Rap Genius; Breaking unicorn gender gap

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February 4, 2014

VC Ben Horowitz on what he wants in a startup and why Rap Genius is it

A roomful of entrepreneurs who can probably only dream of ever getting a chance to pitch for venture funding from Andreessen Horowitz heard what it might be like from one of the co-founders Monday nig...




VC Aileen Lee: One Kings Lane may break $1B unicorn gender gap

Cowboy Ventures co-founder Aileen Lee was disappointed to find no startups founded by women had hit $1 billion exits when she studied the group she refers to as "unicorns."




500 Startups adds 2 partners, names first SF class

Fast-growing 500 Startups on Monday announced two new partners and its first batch of startups to go through its new offices in San Francisco SOMA district.




Sherpa Ventures tops halfway mark for $150M debut fund

Early-stage tech investment firm Sherpa Ventures held an $87 million first close for its debut fund last week and is on its way to a $150 million final close, according to reports.




Supply-chain control app Elementum launches with $44M funding

Elementum, a supply-chain mobile management startup, has raised $44 million in Series B financing to emerge from stealth mode.




Uber co-founder Garrett Camp to raise $75 million for startups

Expa Capital, a new vehicle for spawning tech startups that is owned by Uber Technologies and StumbleUpon co-founder Garrett Camp, is raising $75 million, according to a regulatory filing.




Jivox raises $6M Series C led by Fortisure Ventures

Online video advertising company Jivox raised $5.8 million in third-round funding to expand sales and marketing.




Brian Wilcove joins Artiman Ventures team

Venture capital firm Artiman Ventures has named Brian Wilcove as managing director to focus on identifying, investing and nurturing early-stage enterprise tech companies.




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