Entrepreneurship
Small Business Cash Flow Is Now the Top Concern for 2026
For the first time, small business cash flow has passed inflation as the top worry for owners. A new Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck and Ocrolus...
Venture Debt Returns to Focus as Sage Reaches $100M in 2026
Venture debt is quietly having a moment, and a new deal shows why founders should pay attention. Sage, an integrated care platform for senior living and skilled nursing, announced...
5 Ways Pump Packages Help Industrial Businesses Scale Faster
Expansion is a primary goal for many industrial companies. Be it oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, manufacturing, or chemical processing businesses — scaling up involves more than...
Savings App Super.com Hits $1.2B Valuation on $65M Series D
Consumer fintech got a jolt of good news this week as savings app Super.com raised a $65 million Series D led by TPG at a $1.2 billion valuation. The...
Side Hustle Ideas Are Becoming Real Businesses in 2026
The best side hustle ideas are no longer just ways to earn a little extra cash, and fresh data proves it. According to Intuit QuickBooks’ State of Side Hustles research,...
AI in Construction Finance: Agave Raises $15M Series A
AI in construction just drew fresh capital. A July 7 venture funding roundup reported that Agave raised a $15 million Series A, led by Accel. Y Combinator Continuity, Khosla,...
Compliance Software Goes Agentic: Norm Ai Raises $120M
Compliance software just took a major step toward autonomy. Norm Ai announced a $120 million Series C at a $1.2 billion valuation, led by Khosla Ventures. The round pushes...
Unicorn Startups in 2026: Where Venture Money Is Really Going
Unicorn startups are appearing at a startling pace in 2026. A running TechCrunch tally built from Crunchbase and PitchBook data counts nearly 90 companies that crossed the billion-dollar mark...
Startup Funding in 2026: Why “Why Now” Beats a Polished Pitch
Startup funding in 2026 looks more lopsided than ever. A fresh tally of the biggest venture rounds makes the pattern obvious. Artificial intelligence, energy, and deep tech absorb the...
AI for Small Business Is Lowering the Bar to Founding a Company
AI for small business crossed a real threshold in 2026. Recent LinkedIn research highlighted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls this ‘defining era’ for how small companies use...
