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…

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

Wheels up for Quarterhorse. On its latest flight, Mk 2.1 successfully deployed and retracted its landing gear, validating a critical system and helping the aircraft reach higher speeds. We’re not slowing down. Stay tuned.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with @monarch_money today! We are offering a free Will through the Monarch Plus program. A huge thanks to @valagostino & team for the belief in proper legacy planning. PS, the Monarch team knocked it out of the park with the video below for Monarch Plus and all the amazing benefits that come with it.

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include: 📍Columbus, OH: Biz Services Coordinator @ZenBusinessInc 📍Las Vegas, NV: Customer Service @86Repairs 📍Lewisville, TX: Field Ops @Immertec Find 4,701 more roles👇 jobs.revolution.com

Women's sports have always had an audience. @HaleyRosen built @justwsports to bring it to the masses. sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…

🚀 Today, we’re introducing something new: Slingshot Portal. Space operations don’t happen in fragments—but until now, the tools have. Portal brings it all together: • Real-time space domain awareness • Multi-source data fusion • AI-driven analytics • Mission-ready decision support All in one operational environment. “Space is a dynamic, contested operating environment, and the tools built for yesterday’s orbital domain are no longer sufficient,” said Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace. “Slingshot Portal unifies sensing, intelligence, and action into a single operational process—empowering operators to respond faster, make confident decisions, and take real-time action.” This is how you move from Sense → Fuse → Decide → Act—a continuous operational loop from detection to real-time action. youtu.be/70Y_q-U73KE?si…

First ever FAA supersonic flight authorization for an uncrewed aircraft

This 400% ghost was released in April of 2026 and celebrates StockX's 10th anniversary. Access Level: Auction Number: 081 Population: /111 Size: 400% Appearance: 04/07/2026

Startups are building (& #hiring) #BeyondSiliconValley. This week's career opps include: 📍Dallas, TX: Ops Support Engr @GetSTORD 📍Detroit, MI: VP, Product @stockx 📍Madison, WI: VP, Biz Dev @UnderstoryWx Find 4,690 more roles👇 jobs.revolution.com

Cotopaxi’s new capsule with FP Movement is the latest example of the outdoor brand using partnerships to reach a more fashion-conscious female consumer. buff.ly/H2ezcUI

Something new is coming. Next week, we’re introducing a new way to turn space activity into operational insight—so teams can move from awareness to action, faster. Stay tuned.

Every year, @TIME’s Top Greentech list highlights where progress is showing up in the numbers. This year, @TemperPack, @sparkcharge, & @75f_io rank among the most innovative & effective in the country—advancing packaging, EV charging, & building systems. time.com/article/2026/0…

We surveyed 5,000 Americans about estate planning in 2026—and the findings are harder to ignore than ever. Full report → trustandwill.com/learn/estate-p… #EstatePlanningReport #EstatePlanning