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Investors bet on the technologically unproven field of quantum computing

September 13, 2021

Scientists are still working to develop the next level of quantum computing. But venture capitalists have already invested $1.02 billion into quantum computing companies so far this year.

Nvidia assembles $6.9B takeover bid for chipmaker Mellanox

March 11, 2019

Nvidia has agreed to acquire Mellanox Technologies for an enterprise value of around $6.9 billion, or $125 per share, marking one of the largest M&A deals ever for a company founded in Israel.

Roku close to securing $200M+ round

February 27, 2017

Television streaming company Roku is in talks to raise $200 million at a valuation of roughly $1.5 billion, per Fortune. The financing is set to be led by investors in the US, but “not standard...

Snapchat rebrands as Snap, announces first hardware product

September 25, 2016

Snapchat has rebranded and announced its first physical product: a pair of glasses with an implanted camera reminiscent of the failed Google Glass, but perhaps this time it's different.

Oculus becomes reality: VR headsets finally ship

April 4, 2016

The Oculus Rift headset shipped early this week, marking a potentially huge moment for the virtual reality industry. All eyes in the tech community are on the company and its debut product.

Why Aren’t VCs Funding the Future?

June 5, 2014

Turns out VCs have spurned the hardware sector in recent years, instead opting to fund startups in the cheaper software space. After collecting 399 VC financings worth $5.4 billion in 2004, non-software IT managed to generate a comparatively paltry 230 rounds worth $2.8 billion in 2013.

Most Active VC Firms by Sector in 2013

January 31, 2014

PitchBook will soon release its inaugural PE VC Global League Table Report, featuring the most active investors, lenders, advisors and law firms in the private equity and venture capital spaces in 2013.