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Gené Teare — Crunchbase
Aug 14, 2023
Gené Teare, Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase News, discusses fluctuations in venture capital landscape, market contraction vs. dot-com bubble, funding predictions for 2023, rise of unicorn companies, current state of tech investment, gender equity in VC industry, and the need for diverse tech ecosystems.
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- VC firms have become more cautious and selective in their investments, leading to a decrease in the number of startups that they lead funding rounds for.
- The surge in venture capital investments and the formation of unicorn companies in recent years was largely driven by the pandemic and increased adoption of digital tools and technologies.
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The Growth of Crunchbase as a Resource in the Venture Ecosystem
Crunchbase, initially a part of TechCrunch, was founded by Michael Arrington to keep track of startups and their funding. As TechCrunch gained popularity, Crunchbase became recognized as a valuable resource in the venture ecosystem. In 2015, Crunchbase spun out and focused on building tools to make accessing and using their data set easier, including the launch of Crunchbase Pro. Over time, Crunchbase has become an essential tool for investors, journalists, and entrepreneurs seeking insights into the startup landscape.
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