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Venture Capitalists Plan To Bet On Sacramento Entrepreneurs
Dave McClure is a founder of 500 Startups. He says the company has invested $200 million in 1,500 companies worldwide since 2010 and will invest more in Sacramento. He says startups are volatile, which means it's a good idea to invest in many of t...

We will stay as long as Nikesh Arora keeps the faith: 500 Startups founder Dave McClure
Silicon Valley-based accelerator 500 Startups has expanded its team in India to focus on investments in the country and plans to invest in at least two dozen early-stage Indian startups from its global fund in 2016.

500 Startups accepting applications for its 2016 Distro Dojos program to help companies grow
500 Startups may be known for investing in hundreds of early stage companies every year, but it’s not one to walk away from those that need extra help.The firm piloted a program dedicated to helping startups manage growth and marketing in three ci...

In ‘Overcrowded’ Food Delivery Market, Venture Capitalists Are Still Hungry for More
Just eight months after raising $40 million from venture capitalists, DoorDash is making another run. The San Francisco food delivery startup is in talks to raise financing at a valuation of at least $1 billion, said people with knowledge of the m...