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Nine Four | Nine Four Ventures

‘Looking back since Nine Four started a year and change ago my beliefs in the space continue to grow, as does the engagement of firms that realize they’re at a fork in the road with technology. We believe that maintaining the status quo as it pertains to technology is not a choice if you want to be successful, and looking forward, we hope to be a catalyst to drive technological change and adoption in the industry.’

Stay Alfred Named to the Inc. 5000 List for 4th Consecutive Year | Newswire

‘For the fourth year in a row, Stay Alfred, the hospitality startup that pioneered the travel apartment concept in the alternative accommodation space, joins Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Intuit, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia, among other top brands, as a member of the Inc. 5000 – Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.’

Once Bullish On Tech, CRE Drone Hype Takes A Nosedive | Bisnow

‘Drone startups have struggled to generate profits, and some high-profile firms crashed back to earth, according to Forbes. In 2018, for example, Airware, a drone software company, went out of business despite raising $118M in venture capital over the previous five years, the publication reported.’

WeWork Targets $20 Billion to $30 Billion IPO Value | Bloomberg

‘The New York-based startup is considering seeking a valuation of about $20 billion to $30 billion in the IPO, people with knowledge of the matter said. The range could end up closer to $20 billion, said one of the people, which would be less than half the valuation it secured from its biggest backer just a few months ago.’

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