 September 21, 2024  In a slow exit market, investors have had to become more creative in finding ways to bring cash back to their pockets and those of their limited partners; secondary financings have become one way to solve the liquidity crunch.  It’s not exactly a shopping spree, but with overall M&A down, startups buying other startups is on pace to make up the largest slice of the M&A pie in years when it comes to overall VC-backed, U.S.-based startup dealmaking.  Companies tied to low-emission hydrogen continue to land big rounds for technologies tied to producing fuel and developing hydrogen-powered batteries and engines. We look at where investment is going.  It’s estimated that last year more than $320 billion globally went to caring for pets. By 2030, that number is projected to rise to nearly $500 billion. Pet care startups, however, aren’t fetching as much attention as they used to.  Thrive Capital is reportedly leading OpenAI's $6.5 billion round with plans to commit $1 billion. But that's not all the New York-based investment firm has been up to in 2024. We take a look.  Monitor your progress directly in Crunchbase with Stages, a new Kanban-style tracker board. Create customizable milestones, tasks, and more to efficiently manage your relationships with the companies you care about. Explore now for Pro users. Crunchbase, Inc. |
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