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The article reports on the financial struggle of Ampla, a lender to startups and backed by venture capital firms. It attributes the troubles of Ampla to direct-to-consumer businesses that are no longer growing, failure to raise more capital and a breach of a condition of its borrowing. A background is provided on the founding of Ampla and the loan arrangements it made with financial firms including Goldman Sachs, Atalaya Capital Management, and Citigroup.

The article reports on the plan of the government of Saudi Arabia to create a 40 billion dollar fund to invest in artificial intelligence (AI). It informs the potential partnership of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and discusses the potential of the fund to showcase the country's global business goals, efforts to diversity its economy and establish geopolitical influence. It shows the past struggle of Saudi Arabia with technology investing.

The article reports on departures of Silicon Valley investors in the venture capital market. Topics discussed include example of recognizable Silicon Valley investors who are getting out of venture capital which includes Reid Hoffman, Jeff Jordan and Michael Moritz, challenges facing up-and-coming venture capitalists, and value of investments in U.S. start-ups between 2012 and 2022, according to PitchBook.

The article reports that U.S. venture capitalists have reduced their investment in Chinese start-up technology firms to avoid scrutiny from the government. Topics discussed include the U.S.-China trade war, the U.S. government's restriction of investments in Chinese firms involved in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing, and the criticism of U.S. venture firms investing in Chinese firms accused of facilitating human abuse and building weapons for the Chinese military.

The article reports on the venture capital funding deals of Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup, that included investors like technology companies Google, Salesforce and Amazon, and Menlo Ventures. It informs the plan of Anthropic to cooperate with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in an antitrust violation inquiry into the investments by Amazon and Google. It provides information Anthropic's fundraising in 2021 and 2022, its investment deals with Amazon and Google.

The article reports on the U.S. venture capital firms GGV Capital, GSR Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Walden International that invested in China's semiconductor industry, according to findings of a U.S. congressional investigation. It states the recommendation to the U.S. Congress to curb investments in Chinese entities that are subject to trade restrictions. Focus is given on the ties of Walden International with Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.

The article focuses on a federal appellate court's decision to strike down an SEC rule aimed at providing investors in hedge funds, private equity funds, and venture capital firms with more information about fees and expenses, ruling that the SEC exceeded its authority.

The article reports on the alleged rejection by the majority of the plan presented by California Forever executive Jan Sramek to develop a new city on an open farmland in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The project is supported by technology executives like venture capitalists Michael Moritz and Marc Andreessen. Also cited is the opposition to the project shown by establishments like the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum.

The article highlights Poland's baseball history, with former Major League Baseball player, Dennis Cook aiming to lead the national team to the World Baseball Classic, drawing parallels to Team Israel's success with players of Jewish heritage.

The article focuses on the revival of Life magazine's regular print publication through a deal between Barry Diller's lAC and Josh Kushner, along with his wife Karlie Kloss, who are acquiring the publication rights from Dotdash Meredith.

The article focuses on Adam Neumann, the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WeWork, attempting to repurchase the company after its bankruptcy, with the support of hedge fund mogul Dan Loeb, raising questions about the process and potential outcomes. Topics discussed include Neumann's efforts to acquire WeWork amidst its financial challenges, the company's bankruptcy filing, and the implications of a potential takeover by Neumann's new real estate venture, Flow Global.

The article reports on the proposal of billionaire venture capitalist Michael Moritz to a potential investor to construct a city in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. It informs about the land acquisitions by the company Flannery Associates in an agricultural region northeast of San Francisco. It suggests the likelihood of Flannery Associates to use the state's initiative system to get Solano County residents to vote on the development, with promises of jobs and financial gains.

The article explores the Harvard Corp., the board governing Harvard University, amid controversy surrounding President Claudine Gay; detailing the board's history, responsibilities, and current members, including notable figures like Timothy R. Barakett, Kenneth I. Chenault, and Penny Pritzker.

The article focuses on Mistral AI, a Paris start-up founded by researchers from Meta and Google, raising 385 million euro (about 415 million U.S. dollar) in funding, valuing the company at about 2 billion dollar, as part of the growing interest in AI that powers online chatbots.

The article focuses on Marc Andreessen's essay that combines a veneration of the virile aggression of the ancient Greeks with a futuristic vision, resulting in a reactionary futurism. It discusses Andreessen's arguments in favor of technology and his designation of various adversaries, emphasizing his ideological stance and the need for a synthesis of values.

The article focuses on the exhibition "Marie Laurencin: Sapphic Paris," which showcases the distinctly queer and female-centric art of Marie Laurencin, an influential female painter in interwar France, highlighting her unique and revolutionary approach to art.

The article focuses on the serendipitous meeting of Chloe Dulce Louvouezo and Nasir Cedell Qadree at a vinyl shop, leading to a 24-hour first date and the beginning of their relationship. Topics include their shared interests, creative backgrounds, and their journey into a loving and committed partnership.

The article focuses on restrictions to be introduced by the Chinese government on vaping and how these will affect the electronic cigarette industry of China. Topics covered include percent of the world's e-cigarettes that are produced in China, some of the venture capital firms that invested in Chinese e-cigarette manufacturers, role of the emergence of the hazards of vaping in the call for regulations of e-cigarettes in China and plan of China to launch ingredient and manufacturing standards.

The article presents an outlook for Bitcoin which is currently neither an irredeemable flop nor an economic miracle. Topics covered include a comparison of Bitcoin with the tulip bulb and the Internet, the manner in which Bitcoin introduced a novel way to hold and send around value online, and the investments made by venture capitalists on Ethereum and EOS.

The article profiles venture capitalists who are waiting for rewards for their early betting on startups which are expected to go public, such as the homesharing startup Airbnb and ride-hailing company Lyft. They include Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital, Jeff Jordan of Andreessen Horowitz, and Brian Singerman of Founders Fund.

The article reports on a growing number of venture capitalists in the U.S. that are rooting for a downturn in the private start-up market in 2019. It notes that venture capitalists are prepared to be more aggressive when market turns. Also discussed is a decline in stocks in late 2018, amid fears of slowing economic growth and a trade war with China.

The article discusses efforts by venture capital funds to determine their investment sources to avoid obtaining funds from governments with a poor human rights record. The issue became significant after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist who had been critical of the Saudi Arabian government. It can be difficult for venture capital firms to determine their source of investments because investors rarely disclose such information.

The article reports on the growing number of technology companies in the U.S. that have gone public and those that are planning to launch initial public offerings (IPO) in 2018 and the coming years. Topics mentioned include the success of the IPO of online file storage company Dropbox, transportation network firm Uber's plan to go public in 2018, and the benefits of a successful IPO to venture capitalists including increased capital.

The article reports on the plan of online file storage company Dropbox to raise up to 500 million dollars in an initial public offering (IPO). The offering is being underwritten by several banks including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Deutsche Bank. The money will be used by the company to fund potential acquisitions and it expects its expenses to rise. The IPO is being monitored by venture capitalists who have invested in various technology ventures.

The article offers information on the announcement of Kenneth I. Chenault, former chief executive officer of financial services firm American Express, to become a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, California after a number of corporations call him for recruitment. It mentions that Chenault will be a managing director and chairman at venture firm General Catalyst Partners.

The article reports that the venture capital firm Benchmark Capital has filed a lawsuit against Travis Kalanick, the founder of the ridesharing company Uber, for which Benchmark is one of the largest shareholders. Topics discussed include Benchmark's allegations against Kalanick and Uber, the impact of Benchmark's moves on the venture capital company's reputation and status in the venture capital sector and the other technology companies where Benchmark has investments.

The article discusses sharing economy in China not only for ride-sharing and bike sharing but even for umbrellas. It also states that the Chinese startup entrepreneur want to share concrete mixers, mobile phone power banks and almost everything. Topics discussed includes basketball sharing, Alibaba Group and venture capital firms.

The article reports on the launch of a venture capital fund called the Decentralized Autonomous Organization that attracted about 152 million U.S. dollars from investors.

The article discusses the interpersonal conflict between venture capitalists Patrick Chung and Hugo Van Vuuren in the U.S. venture capital firm Xfund over the company's management, including the possibility that the firm may shut down

The article discusses the venture capital firm Ribbit Capital, formed in Palo Alto, California in 2012 by Venezuelan investor Meyer Malka. Topics include Ribbit's ability to secure the fourth-largest amount raised among U.S.-based venture capital firms started since 2012, Malka's impact on Latin American entrepreneurs such as Jonathan Gheller in Silicon Valley, and the growth of the financial technology field.

The article discusses the concerns of U.S. venture capitalist companies and investors in investing in start-up businesses, including investors' attitudes on the profits of startups. An overview of the efforts of the founder of the cybersecurity startup Tanium Orion Hindawi to gain funding for his company is provided.

The author reflects on his trip to the U.S. Midwest with a group of Silicon Valley venture capitalists organized by Ohio Representative Tim Ryan to the cities of Akron, Ohio and South Bend, Indiana and offers basic things when Silicon Valley investors doing in the Midwest.

The article presents an interview with Bryan Roberts, a partner in the venture capital company, Venrock. Topics of the interview include hist early years and how his parents influenced him, the variety of business activities that he was involved with, along with his 20 years of working with Venrock.

The article focuses on American start-up companies that have become billion-dollar firms and the use of the term "unicorn" to describe them. The author explains that the term was first used by venture capitalist Aileen Lee in an article featured by online publication "TechCrunch," discusses the criticism of the term, and explores the current state of the venture capital business in Silicon Valley, California.

The article discusses a jury's ruling against venture capitalist Ellen Pao's claims that she was the subject of sexual discrimination by her former employer, venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Topics addressed include the role of the case in generating discussion about the treatment of women in the technology and venture capital industries, as well as Pao's contentions that she was not promoted and was ultimately dismissed partly due to her gender.

The article discusses the implications of a sexual discrimination lawsuit filed by venture capitalist Ellen Pao against her former employer, venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, highlighting the lawsuit's role in drawing scrutiny of a lack of women in leadership positions in venture capital and technology industries. Topics addressed include testimony by venture capitalist John Doerr, as well as annual evaluations of Pao's work at Kleiner Perkins that offered suggestions for improvement.

The author argues that the U.S. Congress should work on passing tax reform, highlighting tax loopholes regarding carried interest that benefit the wealthiest American hedge fund, venture capital, and private equity managers. Topics addressed include criticism of the taxation of hedge fund, private equity, and venture capital fund managers' compensation as capital gains rather than ordinary income, as well as U.S. Representative Dave Camp's calls for an elimination of the loophole.

The article looks at how the online social network LinkedIn has adapted to China's strict free expression laws in order to enter the country's growing market while other American technology companies monitor its progress. Information is provided on the Chinese government's approval of LinkedIn's Chinese-language website due in part to an agreement that gives seven percent of the website's local operation to two Chinese venture capital firms.

The article discusses start-up companies that raise more venture capital investment despite having a significant amount of previously raised capital available as of April 13, 2014. Topics addressed include capital for Internet and technology start-ups such as Quora, Airbnb, and Fab.com, as well as venture capitalists' rationale for offering late-stage capital to companies prior to initial public offerings (I.P.O.s).

The article discusses the planned initial public offering (IPO) of stock securities of the online social network company Twitter, focusing on the potential financial gains for major investors Evan Williams and Dick Costolo, the latter of whom is the 2013 chief executive of the company. Topics include the potential valuation of Twitter's stock, comments by Bijan Sabet of the venture capital firm Spark Capital, and comments by early Twitter investors about stock options.

The article discusses the Venture for America nonprofit organization founded by Andrew Yang to attract college graduate fellows such as Brentt Baltimore to work at venture capital firms in order to foster entrepreneurial businesses in the U.S. Topics include comments by Jeanne Markel of Zappos online retailer, Venture for America's work in cities such as Detroit, Michigan, and Cleveland, Ohio, as well as the impact that student debt has in fellows' decisions to work for the organization.

The article focuses on the formula of investing by venture capital company Google Ventures. The author explains that Google Ventures is the first investment firm to rely on algorithms data, explores how market timing impacts investments, and analyzes the advice of venture capitalists, including manager partner of Google Ventures Bill Maris.

The article discusses the formation of Bloomberg Beta, a venture capital firm created by mass media company Bloomberg L.P., as of June 5, 2013. Topics addressed include the company's investments in start-up technology companies, and concerns over possible conflicts of interest regarding Bloomberg Beta's investments and coverage by financial news agency Bloomberg News, which shares Bloomberg L.P. as a parent company.

The article discusses the business strategy of venture capital investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers as it attempts to recover from unsuccessful investments in clean technology and take larger stakes in social media companies. It states that the firm has reduced management fees, reorganized its investment strategy, and hired mor investing partners with digital experience. The financial struggles of Fisker Automotive, a green-automobile company financed by Kleiner is also covered.

The article discusses the peculiarity of venture capital financing for start-ups in California's technology industry, claimed by the author to protect venture capital firms at the expense of the start-up.

The article reports on the invention of gasoline-powered boots. The boots, created by Russian inventor Viktor K. Gordeyev, were declassified by the Russian military in 1994. The author focuses on Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's endeavor to make the country's economy less dependant on oil. The brunt of this endeavor reportedly falls upon Russian inventors. Russian venture capital firms are discussed.

The article explores the status of the venture capital industry. It highlights Sevin Rosen, a leading industry firm whose partners have decided not to take on new investments, and to return the money allocated by investors to its 10th fund, because of downward trends in return rates and an excess of venture capital. The article explores how Sevin Rosen's decision is significant in the context of the industry as a whole.

The article offers information on the offerings of venture capital firms including, Felicis Ventures and Founders Fund, to attract entrepreneurs to their portfolios.

The article reports on Binary Capital, a venture firm founded by merchandiser Jonathan Teo and Chantel Waterbury of handcrafted jewelry maker Chloe & Isabel.