Thursdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look at Airbnb’s now very uncertain future.
Layoffs
- AngelList's layoffs are notable. (techcrunch.com)
- How layoffs are rippling through the startup ecosystem. (axios.com)
PPP
- A lack of clarity is making it difficult for startups to get in the loan program. (protocol.com)
- Is your company eligible for the PPP Loan program? (bothsidesofthetable.com)
- Why VC-backed startups should think twice before applying for PPP loans. (continuations.com)
Airbnb
- Airbnb raised $1 billion from investors, and it did not come cheap. (wsj.com)
- Airbnb has lowered its valuation for internal planning purposes. (ft.com)
Toast
- How Toast pivoted to helping restaurants manage takeout and delivery. (cnbc.com)
- Unfortunately it hasn't prevented layoffs. (techcrunch.com)
Companies
- Pinterest is strong usage growth through the pandemic. (wsj.com)
- SoFi is buying payments software company Galileo. (protocol.com)
- A handful of companies want to be a newer, better Gmail including Edison's OnMail. (protocol.com)
- Foursquare is merging with Factual. (wsj.com)
- How Kumbaya is facilitating virtual babysitting and tutoring. (venturebeat.com)
Startups
- Some unicorns are going to regret raising money at lofty valuations, pre-pandemic. (economist.com)
- Covid-19 is going to make employee equity even more complex. (howardlindzon.com)
- Questions to ask about any startup that claims to be AI-focused. (news.crunchbase.com)
- Startup accelerators are going virtual. (venturebeat.com)
- Questions to ask before getting back to work. (tomtunguz.com)
- Why companies should keep their summer intern programs if possible. (avc.com)