Hutt Capital did a reasonably thorough analysis of the industry. Short version: 49 blockchain-only VC funds, 69% are based in the US, and majority are still raising their first funds. Average fund size of $78 million and median of $60 […]
Alex Rampell, partner at a16z, suggests a unique way of looking at bay area housing prices. What if you compare increasing housing cost to an index of valley tech stocks? Well, the housing market looks stable or even deflationary based […]
“In collaboration with the New York Times, [CB Insights] put together a list of 50 future unicorns (companies that we think will eventually be valued at $1B or more).” | learn more
“The Illinois Supreme Court has sided with David Piccioli, a teachers union lobbyist who qualified for a public pension windfall after spending one day as a substitute teacher.” | learn more
They did a major renovation, but, “An elevator, which would make the station ADA accessible, would have cost $71 million, the CTA said.” I’m here with my jaw on the floor wondering how come it’d cost so much. Any ideas? […]
Not just any Wall Street Bro will be able to get one in the future. “Recently, Patagonia has shifted its focus to ‘mission-driven companies that prioritize the planet…’” | learn more
Then they made up an elaborate cover story for the cops. Then one of their wives blew their cover. | learn more
Get ready for a very long read about Stewart Resnick and his water-guzzling empire (Wonderful Pistachios, Halos, POM, and FIJI). He is, “the biggest farmer in the United States, a fact he has tried to keep hidden while he has […]
These five charts tell a story that too many don’t yet know. It’s the same story that Hans Rosling told up until his death. It’s the story of the world getting better – way better – over the decades and […]
“Its accelerator for food startups, Chipotle Aluminaries Project, has a cohort of eight companies focused on sustainable food and development.” Click the link to learn how Ostrich meat can save the environment! | learn more