Why Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turp…

The Culture Monsters: How BVNK Built A Company Mastercard Had To Buy

Every venture capitalist claims to invest in “teams, not products.” It’s the industry’s most repeated line, and mostly it’s nonsense.

How BVNK Built A Company Mastercard Had To Buy

Every venture capitalist claims to invest in “teams, not products.” It’s the industry’s most repeated line, and mostly it’s nonsense.

The New Logistics Of Startup Ideas

From a venture investor turned AI builder: how falling costs, rising capability, and concentrated capital have redrawn the startup playbook.

Hydration Startups Raise Millions While The Category Leader Stalls

These are companies helping us drink more water, and this is who is funding and acquiring those businesses.

The Real AI Battle Is Preemption Versus Proliferation

AI’s real fight isn’t about the smartest model — it’s about who controls scarce compute, data and distribution. Preemption vs. proliferation, explained.

The Long-Term Success Of 10 Next Billion-Dollar Startups Alums

Explore what more than a decade of Next Billion-Dollar Startups reveals about founder leadership, venture capital, and enduring startup success.

Three Signals That Define This Year’s Next Billion-Dollar Startups

Explore the three signals behind the 2026 Next Billion-Dollar Startups, from capital efficiency to founder validation and long-term growth.

The Methodology Behind The Next Billion-Dollar Startups

Learn how Forbes and TrueBridge evaluate private, venture-backed companies to identify the Next Billion-Dollar Startups.

The VC Math Ain’t Mathin’: This Health Investor Has a Fresh Playbook

Venture math doesn’t always work. In the health tech space, investors like Dan Galles of Allumia Ventures are questioning whether a fresh playbook is needed.