Why Insight Partners Led Convex's $57M Series B for AI-Era Backends
Convex raised $57M Series B led by Insight Partners, with a16z and Spark returning — a bet that agent-written software needs a reliability layer Postgres never provided.
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Buzz Solutions' $20M Series A: AI That Turns Grid Photos Into Maintenance Decisions
S3 Ventures led Buzz Solutions’ $20M Series A for PowerAI — computer vision that helps utilities inspect transmission, distribution, substations, and solar assets at scale.
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YC vs a16z Speedrun: Which Deal Is Better for Founders in 2026?
YC offers $500K for 7% plus an MFN SAFE. Speedrun offers $500K for 10% plus a $500K follow-on commitment. Compare the actual ownership math, program fit, and unanswered questions.
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YC Fall 2026 Applications: What Happens After the Deadline?
Fall 2026 on-time decisions were promised by August 28. As of August 30, YC’s apply page lists Winter 2027 (January–March in San Francisco): on-time deadline November 2, decisions December 11. No public Fall 2026 company list.
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Zenity's $125M Series C: Norwest Bets on Security for Autonomous AI Agents
Norwest led Zenity's $125M Series C with SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Hitachi, and LG — enterprises need intent-aware controls as agents act on critical systems.
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Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII): $200M Retail VC IPO Explained
Robinhood Ventures Fund II (RVII) launched its IPO roadshow on Aug 3, 2026 — up to $200M at $25/share, YC-focused seed bets, BDC structure. How it differs from RVI and traditional VC.