2019 saw a stampede of fintech unicorns

Two years ago, we created the Matrix FinTech Index to highlight what we saw as...


How some founders are raising capital outside of the VC world

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Deciding how much equity to give your key employees

Equity is your most valuable currency — here’s how to use it well...


Capitalising on opportunities: What are the primary ways to finance your startup?

To borrow or not to borrow. That’s a question only you will know the...


Roofstock, which makes it easier to buy a home as an investment property, just raised $50 million in new funding

There are plenty of startups that say they’re making it easier to buy a...


Study associates frequency, quality of monthly reports with startup success

“Despite a lot of publicity and social media, number of sign-ups were...


Startups Weekly: Oyo’s toxicity + A farewell

In this week's newsletter: India's growing pains, Brazil's latest venture...


Alphabet-backed primary care startup One Medical files to go public

One Medical, a San Francisco-based primary care startup with tech-infused,...


Counting down Boston’s biggest venture rounds from 2019

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In the shadow of Amazon and Microsoft, Seattle startups are having a moment

Companies in Seattle raised a record $3.5B in VC funding this year.