Cloudflare’s “Workers Launchpad” Funding Program Grows to $2 Billion, Announces First Cohort of Startups
For original article, click here. Funding program grows to 40 venture capital firms; first cohort of entrepreneurs building on Cloudflare Workers includes 25 startups, spanning 10 countries San Francisco, CA, November 17, 2022 – Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced the Workers Launchpad Funding Program has […]
How hybrid access-as-a-service (HAaaS) from Cloudbrink protects hybrid workforces
For original article, click here. Hybrid work wasn’t just a mini-trend or a temporary solution amidst the pandemic: It has fundamentally transformed the workplace — and dramatically broadened the attack surface. According to Splunk’s State of Security 2022 report, 78% of security and IT leaders say that remote workers are harder to secure, and 65% of […]
A Founder’s Board of Directors: Six Tips for Success
November 16, 2022 | By Anik Bose, General Partner at BGV You’ve recruited a talented team and designed a great product. You’ve set a staged growth plan, and gained initial traction selling to enterprise customers. Now you’re closing in on a round of institutional financing, and it’s time to focus on your board of directors. […]
MadKudu Secures $18M led by Felicis to Accelerate Adoption of Product-Led Growth
For original article, click here. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 — MadKudu, the Product-Led-Growth (PLG) leader disrupting the software industry, announced today its $18M Series A led by Felicis with participation from BGV, Alven, Techstars, and notable angels in the PLG space like Elena Verna, former CMO at Miro, SVP Growth SurveyMonkey, Malwarebytes, Amplitude and Darius Contractor, CPO at Vendr. This raise will […]
Akamai and Macrometa Partner to Create Edge Cloud Super Platform for Enterprise Developers
For original article, click here. SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Macrometa Corporation, the first-of-its-kind Global Data Network (GDN) and edge computing cloud, today announced a new strategic equity investment, go-to-market partnership, and powerful product integrations with Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online. In conjunction with Akamai’s equity investment in Macrometa, Andy […]
The Cross Border Playbook: A Passion for Venture Capital and Technology Across Cultures
Episode 5 by Eric Buatois (French language only) This episode of the Cross Border Playbook, “A Passion for Venture Capital and Technology Across Cultures,” is republished from “Experiences” with the express written consent of Julien Rigal-Dupont. This special french language episode delves into the personal and professional journey of BGV General Partner Eric Buatois. […]
AiDash Secures Investment from SE Ventures, a Leading Global Venture Fund Backed by Schneider Electric
For original article, click here. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AiDash, a leading provider of satellite and AI-powered operations, maintenance, and sustainability solutions, today announced a strategic investment of $10 million from SE Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based global venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation. The capital will be used […]
Evinced Chief Executive Navin Thadani Says ‘The World Is Closer To Making Technology Accessible Than People May Think’ In New Interview
For original article, click here. Bay Area-based web accessibility startup Evinced is one of a few recurring characters to appear in this column. They last surfaced back in January, when chief executive officer Navin Thadani spoke with me about his company’s growth, the importance of accessibility awareness, and more. The company makes software, such as checkers, that helps […]