Equity The $2B dollar baby
Mar 23, 2022
The team discusses notable venture capital rounds, with WorkWhile raising $13 million and Alloy Automation securing $20 million. They explore the evolving gig economy, emphasizing how platforms like WorkWhile support contract workers. Leadership changes at Clearco spark a conversation about founder dynamics and their impact on startups. Additionally, the integration of food stamp payments into e-commerce is spotlighted, showcasing innovation through Forage's initiative. The episode further examines the shift towards non-dilutive funding in the startup landscape.
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Gig Economy and WorkWhile
- WorkWhile offers portable benefits for gig workers, addressing the need for stability alongside flexibility.
- This challenges the assumption that gig workers only desire minimal, part-time work.
E-commerce Automation with Alloy
- Alloy Automation offers e-commerce businesses time-saving, no-code automation solutions.
- These "recipes" combine different e-commerce functions, like Slack notifications for new products or high-value Shopify orders.
Alloy's Funding Success
- Alloy Automation raised a $20M Series A after a $4M seed round just a year prior, significantly increasing their valuation.
- This demonstrates the market's continued heat, despite a potential slowdown.