venture capital
Venture Capitalists Don’t Care About Human Rights Abuses, Amnesty Report Shows
Out of the 53 companies and accelerators surveyed, only one "potentially" set up a policy to investigate and stop contributions to human rights abuse.
A16z Launched Its 'Future' Blog by Arguing Financial Speculation Is Good for Society
The venture capital firm's media property definitely reflects its goal of bringing 'optimism' to technology writing.
Jake Paul Is Turning His Massive Audience Into Fodder for His New VC Fund
'Anti Fund' will work on a subscription model, and Paul says his many followers could make up an 'army' to buoy the fund's investments.
Robinhood Screwed Its Users But Is More Popular Than Ever
Like Facebook, Robinhood seems poised to pull through controversy as it draws new users and investment despite a business model antagonistic to its users.
People Are So, So Mad at GameStop Investors and FinTok Influencers
Social media influencers are giving bad financial advice within a bad financial system. Traditional investment advisors are asking people to be rational in a market that isn't.
DoorDash Is Hiking Customer Fees to Pay for a Law It Helped Write
DoorDash has spent the past few months quietly adding new fees for users on its app.
DoorDash Says Its Own Pay Model Is a Risk to Its Business in Public Filing
In its S-1, DoorDash lays out why it's its own worst enemy and warns it may never be profitable.
A San Francisco 'Co-Living' Startup Suddenly Shut Down, Leaving Tenants In Limbo
Tenants, landlords, and lawyers were sent a letter warning there were "no funds available” to pay any of their claims or bills.
How a Web Design Company Crowdfunded Millions and Completely Disappeared
The Grid suddenly locked customers out of their websites and went silent for a year. Now, the CEO says he was naive. "I can imagine there's a few people who are pissed off."
California Introduces Law to Stop Delivery Apps Screwing Over Restaurants
The assembly bill is the latest silo in California's war against Silicon Valley's exploitative practices.
SoftBank’s New Strategy: Screw Over Startups Not Investors
Layoffs, investment exits, and sudden deal back-outs. SoftBank’s strategy of weaponizing capital is failing.
Casper's Business Model: Burn All the Money Hidden Under the Mattress
Casper is the latest unprofitable startup to go public.