Special Series Launch: High Valuations and Large Fundraises Still Exist, And Biotech Platform Popularity

[Crunchbase News]( September 3, 2022 [1]( [Special Series Launch: High Valuations and Large Fundraises Still Exist—We Tell You Who]( We analyzed Crunchbase data to find startups that are raising at significantly higher valuations since the beginning of second-quarter 2022 compared to their funding in 2021. Immediately we struck gold. [High Valuations →]( [2]( [Everyone Loves A Platform, Especially Biotech Investors]( Biotech platforms are becoming the darlings of the biotech venture world. Here's why. [Biotech Platforms →]( [3]( [In A Tepid Market, Extension Rounds Are On The Uptick]( We are seeing an increase in extension rounds. We take a look at what's up. [Extension Rounds →]( [4]( [The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: SeatGeek And Triller Raise Big After SPAC Deals Fall Through]( Last year was the year of the SPAC—this year not so much. As that market has cooled, those looking to go public through a “blank-check company” have had to find other ways to finance their operations. Two of those companies lead our list this week. [Big Raises →]( [5]( [Edtech Funding Falls SharplyÂ]( A Crunchbase News analysis of venture funding to edtech and education startups in 2022 found that investors are paring back from the record sums poured into the space in 2021. [Edtech Funding →]( [6]( [15 Best Google Chrome Extensions for Sales Reps in 2022]( Being a successful salesperson starts with keeping yourself organized, and that can be a battle amidst sales calls, emails and meetings. We've listed 15 of the best Google Chrome extensions that offer powerful shortcuts to help you stay on-task and streamline your sales workflow. [Chrome Extensions →]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [View in Browser]( | [Unsubscribe]( Crunchbase, Inc. 564 Market Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94104