Funding

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A cracked unicorn statue symbolizing struggling startups, juxtaposed with a glowing AI circuit board and a stark landscape.

Nearly half of US unicorns face funding drought

Nearly half of America's 857 unicorn startups, once symbols of innovation and rapid growth, have not secured fresh funding in three years, leaving their billion-dollar valuations in serious doubt.

Kian Parsa·June 4, 2026

Diverse entrepreneurs and workers collaborate in a modern factory, symbolizing increased capital access and business growth opportunities.

Founder Stories

SBA Boosts Loan Limit to $10M for Capital-Intensive Businesses

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has nearly doubled its combined guaranteed loan limit for certain capital-intensive borrowers to $10 million.

Kian Parsa·May 22, 2026

Diverse entrepreneurs working together in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing collaboration and innovation in business.

Localized support can empower underrepresented entrepreneurs

In 2020, Illinois poured roughly $3 billion into infrastructure grants through its Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Aisha Campbell·May 14, 2026