Rise of the Rest

For more than a decade, we’ve tracked how venture capital flows across the U.S. and how those flows influence where innovation takes hold. A central premise: local investors help spark and sustain startup ecosystems. So how is that dynamic showing up across the country? In our 2026 report we take a look: revolution.docsend.com/v/7hzj3/invest…

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include: 📍CO Springs, CO: UX Researcher @sling_shot_aero 📍Las Vegas, NV: Implementation Engr @GetSTORD 📍Madison, WI: Marketing Mngr @UnderstoryWx Find 4,586 more roles👇 jobs.revolution.com

Fewer than half of Americans have any estate planning documents. Of those who do, 14% have never updated them and another 13% only revisit every decade or more. That's over a quarter of existing plans likely carrying stale beneficiary designations right now. Most people think having a will means their estate is covered. @USATODAY just reported on why that's not the whole story — and our data is at the center of it.

40 founders. 24 hours. A lot of ground covered at altitude. 🏔️ Our spring founder gathering got into the long game and what it takes to build toward optionality. VP of Platform & Portfolio Success Amira Ouji recaps our Denver Fly-In. ✈️ revolution.com/blog/peak-opti…

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include: 📍Columbus, OH: Sales Leader @BranchInsurance 📍SLC, UT: Creative Ops Manager @cotopaxi 📍Scottsdale, AZ: Sr Software Engineer @equipifi Find 4,606 more roles👇 jobs.revolution.com

Grateful to our Denver partners, guests, and every founder who made the trek. 🥾 Until next time, 303. 🌄 ✈️

Got in some quality founder-to-founder time to troubleshoot and talk shop, before @the_cool_down_ co-founder @annarobertson closed us out with a conversation on the full arc of the company's acquisition. 🎬

The Mile High City has a way of putting peak performance into perspective. Earlier this month, we gathered the Rise of the Rest portfolio in #DenverCO to dig into what it looks like in practice. Here's the view from 5,280 feet 🧵

Always ❤️ to see a portfolio crossover episode @FreightWaves 🤝 @shipflavorcloud 🤝 supply chain gems

Most flexible payment products live outside the banking relationship entirely. @equipifi embeds them in institutions customers trust. 🔒 @ShenLucinda has the story on the Scottsdale-based company's latest round, traction to date, & plans post-#SeriesB. ⤵️ axios.com/pro/fintech-de…

Our #BeyondSiliconValley Speaker Series is back at @StationDC_HQ next Wednesday, 5/20! 🗓️ Join us for a conversation on real estate's evolution & the reimagining of America's main streets. 🏗️🏙️ Doors open at 3:30 pm. RSVP: airtable.com/appociZAHG2GNp…

Did you catch ghostwrite founder and CEO @joshluber on the @TODAYshow talking about all things collectibles and collecting? #ghostwrite #collectibles #blindbox

I’m thrilled to announce that @justwsports is now an official Emerging Media Partner of the @WNBA. The WNBA is building unprecedented momentum, and we’re excited to join forces to amplify that growth. Together, we’ll make the 2026 season the biggest one yet. Can't wait!

Acres.com Launches Acres Intelligence, the First AI Agent Built for Land Teams hubs.la/Q04fYFcW0

1. Fantastic story in the @wsj_com today using ADP data to identify the top cities/metros where young college grads are landing good jobs: wsj.com/lifestyle/care…

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include: 📍Baltimore, MD: SVP Supply Chain Ops @CambiumCarbon 📍Hebron, KY: Client Support @GetSTORD 📍Tulsa, OK: Employer Sales Director @Zero_Card Find 4,694 more roles👇 jobs.revolution.com

Introducing Store at StockX. A new way to trade on StockX without ever taking physical possession. Buy → store → resell. All in one flow. Now rolling out to select users in StockX Pro. 🧵 bit.ly/4vNIhyM