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Koji Tanaka covers startup fundraising, venture capital terms and early-stage operations.
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4 published stories
Round counts are recovering while structure hardens. Founders are trading liquidation preferences for headline valuations they can announce.
Koji Tanaka · yesterday · 5 min read
Rather than competing on model quality, a wave of EU founders is packaging auditability, data residency and documentation — and closing enterprise deals faster for it.
14 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
In a year of flat headcount, the first automated function is no longer outbound. Early-stage teams are starting with the inbox.
13 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Investors are splitting cheques against evidence again. Founders who plan for it raise faster than those who argue against it.
11 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
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