Founders: Here’s how to pick the right VC in this ‘high deal’ market Navigate this uptick the right way Understand the context to make use of it Investment conditions have changed and round sizes have swelled: in 2020, median deal sizes for seed, Series A, and Series B rounds have reached$1.3, $6.4, and $20 million. This is a staggering difference when considering median deal sizes from 5 years earlier with equivalent figures at $0....

Four Egyptian startups are making their way to the US today, in an effort to pitch their ideas to investors in New York and San Francisco. In a trip which represents a networking opportunity, as well as a chance to get more exposure, the main idea behind the venture is to take Egypt’s startup scene global, and secure the financing necessary to do so. Kngine, which featured on our very own list ofMiddle Eastern Startupsyou should know about, is going across the pond, along with three other companies....

I hate spending money on things that suck. Chances are you do too. When I wrote mypacking list for a gadget junkiepost a few weeks ago, I lamented on the fact that I traveled with cheap, near-disposable Apple ear buds and said that I was still looking for the ideal pair. With that in mind, I went to work to provide you with a roundup of the best that I could find, under 50 bucks....

I hate spending money on things that suck. Chances are you do too. When I wrote mypacking list for a gadget junkiepost a few weeks ago, I lamented on the fact that I traveled with cheap, near-disposable Apple ear buds and said that I was still looking for the ideal pair. With that in mind, I went to work to provide you with a roundup of the best that I could find, under 50 bucks....

Microsoft is a company that has over $50 billion in cash, so its executives have a bit of leeway in terms of their, ahem, special projects. Behold a video that Microsoft put together to thrill its employees that must have cost a fortune, as it involves a number of helicopter shots. Then again, to rally the troops, damn the cost, right? The clip is as funny as a corporate video can be, with a slew of inside jokes that you may or may not get....