Tom Stein
The number of incubators and accelerators is multiplying, but the trend may be to move toward industry-focused programs, such as Rock Health and Greenstart
VCs are backing startups like Zebit, PayNearMe and Lenddo to service those outside the traditional banking system.
The Russian tech market has come into its own, thanks to some recent and notable exits
Intel launches a connected car fund, but laws against distracted driving could put the brakes on turning autos into mobile platforms
No longer does the state churn out automobiles, so certain Michigan boosters are now looking to support entrepreneurial efforts and give rise to an emerging tech region
Fitness is not only a hobby for many VCs, but the sector is gaining momentum as some fitness and personal health startups raise funding
The market is adapting as a new VC firm launches in Palestine and fundraising in Israel drops
It’s too soon to tell whether investing in the social food category is a recipe for success, but the sector is filling up with more competitors
Investing in a music-related startup might sound cool. But most VCs have avoided the music industry and its checkered past—until recently—even though the biggest knock against music startups has been that they simply can’t generate venture-scale returns
Chinese VC-backed companies dominated the IPO landscape in 2010, rivaling the number of U.S. startups going public. And more Chinese tech companies are lining up to go public in 2010