Start-up funding

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.

A look at six diverse startups.

With venture funding drying up many young firms' survival is in doubt.

The area promises huge opportunities to gain experience and has the right infrastructure to power long-term growth.

Connective Capital, which debuted this month, has raised $35 million to back technology startups trying to detect, prevent or manage the spread of wildfires.

There were six rounds of more than $20 million in funding, and 11 seed rounds. 

The Columbus, Ohio-based VC is bullish on the midwest being the next startup hub.

There were 27 rounds in the month.

Krishnamurthy says insurers are acknowledging the staying power of insurtech and its valuable ability to disrupt the insurance industry.

Pilot Co., which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed to take a stake in Kodiak Robotics Inc., a driverless truck startup.