From the link: "What's in store for TechCrunch? Perhaps a new branch - TechCrunch Ventures?" This is just speculative news. Though, it isn't inconceivable for

From the link: "What's in store for TechCrunch? Perhaps a new branch - TechCrunch Ventures?" This is just speculative news. Though, it isn't inconceivable for Mike to take this path. He has, in the past, funded several startups (often unsuccessfully). Moreover, he is a well connected and recognizable individual in this industry; so his background in technology as well as law will certaninly assist him in this respective. Michael's strength in the online world, however, is also his weakness; TC might risk losing credibility as an unbiased startup blog. It will be like expecting Fox television to provide "fair and unbiased" news :D