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Being immersed in the startup ecosystem can be the answer to staying ahead of the innovation curve.

Most rounds were Series A or earlier.

Digital Insurance spoke with Alex Cook, head of strategic capabilities at New York Life Ventures.

The initiative enables insurtechs based in the U.K. to enter the U.S. insurance market through regimented programs and networking opportunities.

Backers of Chicago-based Buoyant include the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Bank of America Corp., Xcel Energy Inc. and the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, according to a statement.

Dayforward announced a $25 million Series B funding round.

Insurance core systems company going private for $19 per share.

Digital Insurance spoke with Adam Blumencranz, partner, Distributed Ventures

Managed by Mendoza Ventures, which backs companies with founders from minority and other diverse backgrounds in the financial-technology, artificial-intelligence and cybersecurity industries.

The rate of venture funding to startups run by women continues to decline.

One company gathered $15 million in funding.

TalentBridge23 is a six month program to connect startups to opportunities within the Hartford insurtech community.

The value of new VC deals globally is down 42% in the first 11 months of this year compared to last, to $286 billion, according to research firm Preqin.

Five startups that eclipsed $20 million in funding this month.

Climate-tech venture funding is holding strong , according to the latest figures from clean energy research firm BloombergNEF.

Checking in on what happened this year and how things will change going forward.

The rising frequency of down rounds -- whereby companies raise equity funding at reduced valuations -- has increased tech firms' appetite for debt, both conventional and convertible.

The platform allows homeowners to pay for their mortgage and recommends other home services of value.

A look at six diverse startups.

Findings from Embroker indicate that startup founders are shifting their focus to managing risks surrounding reputation and social responsibility.