Equity

TechCrunch, Rebecca Bellan, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Max Zeff, Theresa Loconsolo
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Feb 4, 2021 • 30min

A lake house architect, a Miami VC, and homeowner walk into a wine bar

This week’s discussion dives into Robinhood’s remarkable $3.4 billion raise and its solid growth despite past trading troubles. UiPath makes waves with a $750 million funding at a whopping $35 billion valuation, while Databricks sizzles after raising $1 billion. The buzz around Bumble's public debut offers insights into the dating market. Plus, Uber's $1.1 billion acquisition of Drizly signals big changes in alcohol delivery. Tune in for a peek into innovative real estate solutions and Miami's blossoming startup scene.
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Feb 1, 2021 • 8min

Equity Monday: Rich tech folks chat rich tech things on rich tech app funded by rich tech investors

In a whirlwind of tech talk, American stocks are set to rise while meme stocks face challenges. Major developments in India signal a crackdown on cryptocurrency and internet freedoms. Robinhood's CEO, grilled by Elon Musk, reveals dramatic changes in deposit demands amid trading restrictions. Meanwhile, Facebook grapples with enhancing its platform amidst increasing scrutiny. Exciting funding rounds for startups show the thriving investment landscape, while insights into pre-IPO funding and earnings forecasts hint at a transformative week ahead.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 30min

Why calendar invites are worth $3B

Dive into the success story of Calendly, a scheduling tool that soared to a $3 billion valuation. Discover the latest in IPOs with Qualtrics and the evolving landscape of venture capital. Hear about Rhino's unique insurtech model, challenging traditional security deposits, while Fast raises $102 million to revolutionize online checkouts. The podcast also tackles the booming food delivery sector, including tech-driven innovations and sustainability issues, alongside an interesting look at ClassDojo's shift to a monetization strategy.

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