Topic: investor relationships
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Sequoia Breaks VC Taboo, Invests in Anthropic Rival: FT
Sequoia Capital is investing in Anthropic, a direct rival to its portfolio company OpenAI, marking a significant departure from traditional venture capital practices of avoiding portfolio conflicts. The funding round, led by GIC and Coatue, aims to raise up to $25 billion for Anthropic at a valua...
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Superpanel Secures $5.3M to Automate Legal Intake with AI
Superpanel, an AI platform for legal intake, has secured $5.3 million in seed funding co-led by Outlander VC and Field Ventures to support its expansion and development. The platform was founded by Julien Emery and Dingyu Zhang to automate client communication and document handling, acting as a d...
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Prep Now for Your Future Fundraise at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, held October 27–29 in San Francisco, will feature a key session on late-stage fundraising strategies for founders aiming for Series C and beyond. The session emphasizes crafting a strong narrative, tracking metrics, and building investor relationships, with insights from ...
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Master Seed Funding from Top VCs at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will host thousands of startup founders and investors in San Francisco from October 27-29, featuring key sessions like a panel on securing early-stage funding. Top investors Maria Palma, Gabby Cazeau, and Marlon Nichols will share practical advice on pitch crafting, invest...
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VC Secrets: What They Don't Tell You About Raising Capital
Venture capital investors must build their own businesses, mirroring a founder's journey by developing a clear strategy and narrative to cultivate trust with limited partners. Authenticity is crucial, as investors need genuine "founder-market fit" and thought leadership based on real experience t...
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AccessGrid Secures $4.4M to Transform Phones Into Digital Keys
AccessGrid raised $4.4 million in seed funding led by Harlem Capital to replace physical keys with smartphone-based digital credentials, aiming to modernize the access control industry. Founded by Auston Bunsen, the company provides APIs for uncloneable digital keys in Apple and Google Wallets, o...
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