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Market Analysis

Why Your Startup's Valuation Follows the Macroeconomy: A Founder's Transmission Model

Startup valuations are intrinsically linked to the broader macroeconomic environment, influenced by factors like interest rates and inflation through a specific transmission chain impacting venture capital funding. Founders must understand these macro-to-micro dynamics to set realistic fundraising goals and adjust strategies accordingly.

Marek Kowalski·October 17, 2026
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Main Street & SMBs

Menlo Ventures raises $3 billion fund after Anthropic investment

Menlo Ventures, a firm with a 50-year history, just closed its largest-ever fund at $3 billion, a feat largely attributed to its early and now $14 billion-valued stake in AI giant Anthropic, according

Amir Fakhoury·June 24, 2026
Venture capitalists and defense industry leaders networking at a high-profile AI fundraising event held at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, Los Angeles.
Tech & Innovation

Defense Tech AI Fundraising Event Draws Investors in Los Angeles

On June 18, venture capitalists will convene at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, a site deeply embedded in national security, for a StrictlyVC event focused on defense tech AI fundraisi

Sofia Reyes·June 5, 2026