Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5M pre-seed led by a16z |

For much of his career, Mohamed Mohamed worked at institutions — BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and McKinsey — all of whom, he said, “treated real estate…

Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing |

6:00 AM PST · February 10, 2026 Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million Fund V focused on seed investing nationwide, which is a sizable…

'Industry' season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now |

HBO’s hit financial thriller “Industry” has delivered one of its most compelling storylines yet this season: a hunt to expose a fraudulent fintech company called…

SNAK Venture Partners raises $50M fund to back vertical marketplaces |

SNAK Venture Partners announced Wednesday the close of its oversubscribed $50 million debut fund, anchored by the investment firm Pritzker Group (founded by Illinois governor…

The Minneapolis tech community holds strong during 'tense and difficult time' |

The city’s tech scene is reeling as U.S. immigration agents have escalated their crackdown in Minneapolis, killing several people, including at least two U.S. citizens.…

The Minneapolis tech community holds strong during ‘tense and difficult time’ |

The city’s tech scene is reeling as U.S. immigration agents have escalated their crackdown in Minneapolis, killing several people, including at least two U.S. citizens.…

YC startups can now receive investment in stablecoin |

In Brief Posted: 11:54 AM PST · February 3, 2026 All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks…

Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide |

Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for anaccelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which aims to fund businesses founded by college…

a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause |

5:23 PM ps · January 30, Kofi Ampadu, the partner at a16z who led the firm’s Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, has left…

Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm resumes IPO plans |

In Brief Posted: 11:09 AM PST · January 28, 2026 Organic food company Once Upon a Farm, known for its baby food and kids’ snacks,…