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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-08-19T21:48:24Z

Travis Kalanick Criticizes Venture Capitalists, Claims Only 1% Are Helpful

Travis Kalanick, founder of Uber, criticized venture capitalists (VCs), stating only 1% are 'helpful' and emphasizing the challenges in VC-founder relationships. He advises startups to create bidding wars for funding while reflecting on his past boardroom conflicts and management style.

After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.

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