Y Combinator

Paul Graham, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, recently expressed his concerns over the role of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in degrading the quality of web content, Business Insider reported. Graham took to X, formerly known as Twitter, where he noted that...

Although the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will sell Silicon Valley Bank's assets and make a portion of its clients' uninsured deposits available as soon as Monday, startups remain uneasy about their future and are hoping that a buyer for the bank emerges...

Y Combinator announced more than 20 companies from its summer 2022 batch will be launching on Wefunder, a crowdfunding platform connecting startups with investors online. Wefunder is a platform whereby smaller, unaccredited investors are able to invest in startup companies and for as little as $100...

Alinea, a smart investing app for a younger generation of investors, formally announced the closure of a $2.1 million raise led by Y Combinator, with participation from Goodwater Capital, Harvard Management Company, Kima Ventures and Dragon Capital, among others. As part of the development,...

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) held its highly anticipated IPO earlier this week, when shares opened for trading at $381. CEO and Co-Founder Brian Armstrong took to Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) to share insight into creating the company. Creation of...

The person behind the $69 million winning bid for Beeple’s NFT has now revealed his true identity. What Happened: The buyer, known until now as “Metakovan,” introduced himself as Vignesh Sundaresan in a blog on Metapurse’s website, saying that the pseudonym...

Titan, an asset manager for retail investors, announced Tuesday it raised a $12.5 million Series A round led by venture capital firm General Catalyst. To date, the company has raised $16 million. What Happened: Titan is a holistic asset management solution that builds, manages, and explains...

The Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference is at the halfway mark and dozens of the world’s most influential people have three days left to forge relationships and make deals in comfort and secrecy. The week-long conference is hosted and wholly funded by Allen & Company, a private...

The machines moved in so quickly, people were caught off guard. Once they saw the scope of the threat, they rioted and smashed the devices in nightly raids. But the machines proved too powerful, and a turbulent transition to a new world soon ensued. This was Britain in the early 19th century when...

Donald Trump's support among Silicon Valley hotshots and deal makers includes Peter Thiel and possibly a few closeted supporters afraid to speak up. If Trump does have any other supporters, then they are likely to remain silent based on how Thiel is being treated. According to a Bloomberg report,...

When you think of a typical Silicon Valley dress code, the image of hoodies, tees and sneakers may easily come to mind. On the other hand, when you think of a Ritz Carlton hotel in London, England, the image of high-end business suits and super-expensive ties for the gentleman and cocktail dresses...

Who doesn't love a good success story? Many of the most intriguing and inspiring tales are those that come from unexpected places and combine unlikely characters. For instance, Dominican Republic-born and father of two Eliam Medina is disrupting the death industry. Through his tech...

Saleem S. Khatri, CEO of collaborative investing network, Instavest, spoke with Benzinga about the company he co-founded. This Y Combinator-backed startup lets seasoned investors make an investment and post the reasons why. Less-experienced buyers can then replicate those investments with...