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Founder stories, industry trends, and practical startup insights from the Anshkosh team.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of Jawbone
Jawbone raised more than US$900 million and was valued at US$3.2 billion in September 2014, then liquidation was reported in July 2017.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of MoviePass
MoviePass ran an average monthly cash deficit of US$21.7m between September 2017 and April 2018.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of Juicero
Juicero raised a reported US$118 million to US$134 million (sources differ) and reached a reported peak valuation of US$270 million for a countertop press.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of Quibi
Quibi raised US$1.75bn before its April 2020 launch, then announced a wind-down on 21 October 2020.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of Better Place
Better Place raised roughly US$850m, according to contemporaneous reporting, and was valued at US$2.25bn in its November 2011 financing.
Startup Forensics: The Fall of Theranos
Theranos raised more than US$700m, by the SEC's account, on the promise of broad blood testing from a tiny sample.
Startup Forensics: Why Bluelearn shut down with runway left
Bluelearn raised a US$3.5m seed round in February 2023 and claimed 150,000 members.