VC “innovator” Alumni Ventures welcomed amateur investors — did it mislead them on fees? The firm reached a settlement with regulators over marketing materials that appeared to misrepresent how much it charged. Doug Bailey 3.14.22 3:47 PM
15-minute grocery delivery apps are running into roadblocks A class of trendy startups is facing a growing number of obstacles from driver injuries to hostile legislators and even Russian sanctions. Zack Abrams 3.11.22 8:57 PM
Better.com’s woes by the numbers – it’s not just layoffs With the online mortgage company announcing a new round of layoffs, we took a look at some data that sheds more light on Better.com’s troubles. Sam Klebanov 3.10.22 8:26 PM
A return-to-work hurdle: Which states are hurting the most for daycare workers? We examined job postings for KinderCare, the biggest for-profit daycare operator in the U.S., and came up with some answers. Sam Klebanov 3.9.22 9:06 PM
Black cannabis founders face tough odds — and they say “social equity” programs aren’t helping Well-intentioned government programs were supposed to lift barriers for Black entrepreneurs. But access to capital is still a big problem. Joshua Olson 3.8.22 6:10 PM
El Salvador's small merchants see lure of Bitcoin riches snatched away as crypto prices crash Business owners began accepting Bitcoin after the country made it legal tender last year. But things haven’t gone smoothly. Jonathan Laguán 3.7.22 10:31 PM