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Seed Funding Signal: Monogram Raises $40M for AI
July 16, 2026
Consumer AI startup Monogram just emerged from stealth with a $40 million seed funding round, and the raise is turning heads for a simple reason. As PitchBook reported, the...
AI Tools for Small Business: Pie Raises $23.7M for Main Street
July 15, 2026
A startup called Pie just raised $23.7 million to bring AI-powered growth to Main Street businesses. The round targets a clear gap. Big companies already use AI to win...
How to Sell Online Without Building a Website
July 14, 2026
If you have ever wanted to sell something online but froze at the words build a website, this is your moment. A new wave of tools is rewriting how...
Germany’s Startup Ecosystem Sets a New 2026 Record
July 13, 2026
Germany just proved that a startup ecosystem can still break records, even in a cautious economy. A new report shows 3,053 tech companies were founded in the first six...
What the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Know About Turning Tragedy Into Strength
July 10, 2026
I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors over the years — for Forbes, GOBankingRates, and my own podcast. And I’ve noticed something surprising: The companies that change...
Defense Tech Startups Draw Record Capital as Quantum Systems Raises $1.2B
July 10, 2026
Defense tech startups just got their loudest signal yet that investors are all in, as autonomous drone maker Quantum Systems raised a $1.2 billion Series D at a roughly...
Small Business Cash Flow Is Now the Top Concern for 2026
July 10, 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
July 10, 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...
AI in Construction Finance: Agave Raises $15M Series A
July 9, 2026
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,...
Business Plan Examples Every Under-30 Entrepreneur Should Study Before Pitching
July 9, 2026
Pitching a business before age 30 can feel like showing up to a final exam while still learning the class. You may have the idea, the energy, and the...
5 reasons the best founders treat one-on-ones like product sprints
July 7, 2026
One-on-ones often become the first meeting founders stop protecting when calendars get crowded. Customer calls feel more urgent, investor updates demand attention, and product deadlines seem impossible to move....
3 reasons why your best ideas happen away from your laptop
July 6, 2026
If you’ve ever spent hours staring at your screen, convinced that the next breakthrough is one more brainstorming session away, you’re not alone. Many founders assume that more time...