Clean-energy startup lands biggest deal of the week, and more

Last year set a record for venture funding to semiconductor startups. But that was before Russia invaded Ukraine. Both countries are key sources for crucial ingredients needed for the manufacturing of semiconductors. Without those, the manufacture of chips could slow and those companies that design new and improved semis, which many startups do, could be less attractive to investors.

Energy has been a big topic amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, so maybe it should come as no surprise the biggest U.S. venture round of the week went to a clean-tech company.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine not only threatens to upend the world geopolitical order, it’s also affecting several different business sectors, notably cybersecurity.

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The media landscape for startups is as competitive as ever these days. Journalists are burnt out, hundreds of new funding rounds are announced daily, and good communications talent is hard to come by. That said, building and establishing your personal brand is key to standing out in the current market.

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