Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Tiger Global’s risky billion-dollar investments in global tech startups – Rest of World

The New York-based hedge fund and venture firm had earned a global reputation for its fast-paced, “spray-and-pray” style of investing, writing giant checks far and wide in hopes that a small number of them would yield outstanding returns. Tiger rarely took board seats, assumed a hands-off approach to oversight, and while it invested in companies at all stages of their life cycle, it became known for driving up company valuations in late-stage deals. In 2021, it was the most prolific venture investor in the world, striking nearly one deal a day. That year, it closed a $6.65 billion fund. By the following year, it raised nearly double that amount, closing — and promptly spending — a $12.7 billion fund in early 2022.

The Portland startup community has its fair share of “firsts.” Those early concepts — from coining “Web 2.0” to the earliest versions of what would become SaaS — didn’t always translate into success, but they played a crucial role on the pathway to continued innovation. Fintech is no different. Portland was home to one of the very first startups that would become commonly known as “neobanks.” And it continues to rethink how people interact with money on a regular basis. And so it should come as little surprise that one of the leading neobanks, Mercury, has a presence here. And Portland-based product manager Alexey Likuev has some news.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

What’s Next After You Lose Someone’s Money — Charlie O’Donnell – Coach, Author, VC

It’s perfectly reasonable to feel a bit awkward after you’ve lost someone’s money, regardless of whether they’re an individual angel or a venture capital investor. Just because it isn’t technically a VC’s own money wouldn’t make it any less of a black eye within their firm, right?

I always enjoy highlighting all of the awesome startups in the Portland startup community. But it makes me even happier when those startups get recognition outside of our ecosystem. Which is exactly what happened last week when Portland startup StrateSea was selected for the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Program.

Twelve startups took the stage last night at the Mission Theater. Each pitched their heart out for 5 minutes. Some even attempted to pitch longer. But when the dust settled and the votes were tabulated one company emerged victorious. Viddyscribe is the Demolicious Champion of Champions 2025.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Opinion: Oregon legislators must reject Trump tax giveaways – oregonlive.com

Oregon should shut down the Qualified Small Business Stock exclusion, a state tax break for millionaires and billionaires investing in tech startups that don’t even need to be in Oregon.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Seed Funding In 2025 Broke Records Around Big Rounds And AI, With US Far In The Lead

The only real consistency about the asset class is it’s reliably volatile. Sectors in vogue one year are out a few quarters later. Angel syndicates must increasingly compete with venture big shots. And founders who secure the biggest rounds can’t assume more capital is en route.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Why Startups Die – by Mathias Klenk – Tech Founder Stack

Startups have a notorious failure rate – some estimates say 9 out of 10 startups eventually fail. Yet, contrary to what many first-time founders expect, startups rarely fail because a giant competitor swoops in or because of some external “homicide.” Instead, most startups die by “suicide,” meaning their demise is self-inflicted by internal issues.