The UK threw a splashy event in New York this week to woo more American VCs TechCrunch | The UK threw a splashy event in New York to woo more American VCs
The UK celebrates its tech economy through a hologram display at Rise by Barclays.
UK tech startups raised significant venture capital funds, surpassing France and Germany combined.
Overwatch 2's New DPS Hero, Venture, Is As Maneuverable As They Are Deadly
Venture is a new highly maneuverable DPS hero in Overwatch 2 with game-changing abilities.
Venture's unique abilities include the Smart Excavator weapon, Burrow for underground movement, Drill Dash for quick air dashes, and Tectonic Shock as the ultimate.
Overwatch 2's new hero Venture is playable for free this weekend
Venture, a new damage hero with a unique kit, will be available for free trial in Overwatch 2 from March 28-31.
Blizzard will offer Venture as a nonbinary hero with a drill-like weapon called Smart Excavator and unique abilities like burrowing underground and sending shockwaves.
Niremia Collective closes inaugural fund with $22.5M focused on well-being technology | TechCrunch
Niremia Collective, a women-led venture capital firm, has raised $22.5 million for its debut fund focused on well-being technology startups.
Founders Naoko Okumoto and Nichol Bradford aim to support startups at the pre-seed and seed stages to tap into the human potential for happiness and health.
Niremia got its name from the combination of "iremia," meaning a state of peace and tranquility in Greek, and the first letter of the founders' names.
Former Xerox Ventures execs launch first fund under Myriad Venture Partners | TechCrunch
Myriad Venture Partners, formed by former Xerox Ventures executives, has secured $100 million in capital commitments for its first fund, which targets $200 million in total.
The fund currently backs 14 companies and expects to invest in 25 to 35 companies once the fund closes.
Mobly Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize B2B Lead Capture
Mobly, a mobile software company, has announced a successful seed funding round of $2.5 million led by Peterson Ventures, along with VITALIZE Venture Capital,
Seed funding: Everything founders should know about fundraising, seed rounds and more for 2024 | TechCrunch
If you're looking at the current seed funding climate and thinking it's rough out there, you're not alone.The last few years have been a roller coaster for startups.
Africa-focused funds find their feet amid a downturn | TechCrunch
African venture capital and private equity fund managers secured $2.4 billion across 43 deals in 2020.
New VC funds emerged in Africa despite the challenging fundraising landscape, with notable funds like Partech Africa II and Africa People + Planet receiving significant backing.
Amsterdam's Samen Slimmer AI backs Qneiform, an AI-based talent acquisition platform
Amsterdam-based Samen Slimmer AI, a venture alliance of Dutch Founders Fund (DFF), Keen Venture Partners, and Slimmer AI, announces its first venture, Qneiform.