Success in Tech Startups Without Venture Backing
Rubrik’s strong IPO pricing and warm reception by the public markets after its listing add more weight to the perspective that the public markets are not as closed to tech startups as some thought. If Rubrik’s result isn’t enough to break the logjam, well, maybe there’s something else going on.
There was a lot more that happened this week, which meant that the Equity crew had a pile of news to get through as always, with a little bit of our own mixed in. Fortunately, it was all quite interesting. Mary Ann and Alex started with Rubrik before discussing Pomelo, a startup with a unique approach to the remittances market.
Next on the agenda was TikTok. The unthinkable became reality as TikTok faced divesting from its parent company or risking a ban. While the United States isn’t the first country to take such action, it’s still a significant development. What does this mean for consumers?
To wrap things up, they talked about TechCrunch’s annual early-stage event. The event in Boston was a hit for the second year in a row, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Even the coffee was good. At a tech conference. Alex had some key takeaways.
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