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Instead of reflecting on the end of a decade, let’s overthink in a different direction, shall we?

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The start of a new decade is upon us, and high-five to whoever can channel that pressure into a doable New Years resolution. I, for one, plan to be less of a flake, and get back into cooking. Extra points for you if you hold me accountable.

As you brainstorm your own resolutions, let me walk you though this past week in startupland. First up, end of year ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ data shows thatÌý. May 2020 include this not just being good, but being obvious.

Our year-end coverage continued with Joanna Glasner’s piece on the big categories of this past year.Ìý

From the funding side, big, small, and even sweet companies,Ìý, pocketed some green ahead of the holidays. Austin’s Osana raisedÌý, and Florida’s XendooÌý. There was also Grafiti, a search engine for graphs,Ìý.

Beyond startups catering to other startups, we also covered New Orleans’ Levelset, and its $30 million roundÌý. More funding news in Last Week In Venture.

Turning the fundraising tables,ÌýÌý(yes, scooters are in their current portfolio).Ìýs.

And to scratch deeper into fund structures,Ìý.

That’s a wrap! I’m off this next week celebrating my family (and after Christmas sales). See you all in the New Year!

Best,
Natasha

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