$7.9B invested in US startups in June, with a -43.4% decrease from the previous month and a +5.3% increase compared to the same period last year. [ more ]
NATO Innovation Fund backs German VC firm Join Capital - Silicon Canals
The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), an independent venture capital firm backed by 23 NATO Allies, on Friday, announced that it has invested in Join Capital, a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital fund focused on deep tech investments across industrial and enterprise tech.
Not every startup is AI-related. Here's an analysis of where venture capital funding is actually going
Venture capital investment in generative AI appears to dominate headlines, but in reality, it represents only a portion of startup funding rounds. [ more ]
Endeavor CEO says long-term capital needs to be prioritized in emerging ecosystems | TechCrunch
Venture capital is increasingly global, with over 50% now invested in startups outside the U.S., and smaller ecosystems are contributing to this shift. [ more ]
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bunch raises $15.5M for its platform that simplifies investment management for VCs | TechCrunch
Investors in private companies lack efficient infrastructure for managing investments, with many resorting to manual processes.
Platforms like Apax, Vistra, IQEQ, Carta, and bunch are aiming to streamline investment management in the private markets.
Private markets are expanding due to limited IPOs, with an expected worth of nearly $40 trillion by 2030, driving the need for better investment management tools. [ more ]
London-based Primary Portal, a digital platform that modernises equity capital market processes for banks and asset managers, announced that it has completed the first stage of its £7.5M (approximately €8.90M) Series A funding round.
Big Tech says AI is booming. Wall Street is starting to see a bubble.
SAN FRANCISCO - A growing group of Wall Street analysts and tech investors is beginning tosound the alarm that the immense amount of money being poured into artificial intelligence by Big Tech companies, stock market investors and venture-capital firms could be leading to a financial bubble.
What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Raising Capital | Entrepreneur
Understanding the types of capital (equity, debt, convertible instruments) empowers entrepreneurs to make informed funding decisions aligning with business goals and market conditions. [ more ]
Plum secures £13.4M in Series B funding, reaching a total of £16M, focusing on expanding across Europe and enhancing its app for savers and investors. [ more ]
Fly Solo: Why Founders Do Not Really Need Partners to Succeed | HackerNoon
Solo entrepreneurs can be equally, if not more, successful than teams of founders. There are now over 305 solo founder-led unicorns, challenging the traditional belief that having a partner is essential to launching a successful business. [ more ]
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 7/22/24
The article highlights notable startup funding rounds for companies like DataCore Software, aiXplain, itselectric, and Kandji, totaling $651M in new funding. [ more ]
Anthropic and Menlo Ventures launch $100m fund for AI startups
The Anthology Fund, a $100 million initiative by Anthropic and Menlo Ventures, targets AI projects for societal benefits and human enhancement. [ more ]
Want $4,000 in Passive Income? Invest $3,000 Each Into These 10 Dividend Stocks
Passive income includes earnings from activities where an individual doesn't materially participate, like rental income or limited partnerships. Invest in high-yield stocks for potential significant passive income. [ more ]
Want $4,000 in Passive Income? Invest $3,000 Each Into These 10 Dividend Stocks
Passive income includes earnings from activities where an individual doesn't materially participate, like rental income or limited partnerships. Invest in high-yield stocks for potential significant passive income. [ more ]
Amsterdam's NewPort Capital announces first close of Buyout Fund III - Silicon Canals
NewPort Capital BV, a Dutch private equity firm, successfully closes its third fund with a diverse investor base and focuses on the Dutch lower mid-market for investments. [ more ]
UK's 13books Capital closes 144M fintech fund - Silicon Canals
European fintech-focused fund closed at £121M to support Seed to Series A stages. Strong start with 5 investments in 6 months, aiming to empower next-gen fintech disruptors. [ more ]
Real estate investor optimism is rising: RCN Capital
Real estate investor sentiment is significantly more positive compared to the previous year, with a notable difference between short-term fix-and-flip investors and long-term buy-and-hold investors. [ more ]
Real estate investor optimism is rising: RCN Capital
Real estate investor sentiment is significantly more positive compared to the previous year, with a notable difference between short-term fix-and-flip investors and long-term buy-and-hold investors. [ more ]
Female-founded startups have raised $15.5 billion so far this year but that's not really good news | TechCrunch
Funding to women-founded companies has declined in 2024 compared to 2023, with all-women teams raising only about 2.2% of venture capital so far. [ more ]
Digital Health's Funding Rebound Is Going Well, Market Research Shows - MedCity News
The venture capital market seems to be truly normalizing following the highs and lows of the pandemic, which is good news to the thousands of healthcare startups out there vying for funding dollars.
Marktlink Capital closes second VC Fund-of-Funds at 80M - Silicon Canals
Amsterdam-based Marktlink Capital, an investment company, announced on Monday, that it has closed the subscription for its second venture capital fund-of-funds in six months, securing €80M in capital from approximately 150 private investors.
The UK tech sector is now the third largest destination for global VC investment - here's why
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The UK is now the third largest venture capital market in the world, particularly in the fintech, software, green tech, and deep tech sectors, new research shows.
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 7/15/24
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes us on a trip across various ecosystems in the US, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track.
Donald Trump's https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4773262-vance-trump-running-mate-front-runner/">presumptive vice-president pick J.D. Vance worked at which Biglaw firm before heading to the world of venture capital and eventually politics?
Partior, Blockchain Payment Network Backed by JPMorgan and DBS, Raises $60M Series B
Partior is a joint venture between DBS, JPMorgan and Standard Chartered aimed at establishing unified blockchain-based interbank payment rails for instant clearing and settlement.
Morgan Creek Digital to Raise up to $500M for New Web3 Venture Capital Fund
Morgan Creek plans to raise up to $500 million for a new web3 fund.The firm is looking to expand its footprint in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and in Asia-Pacific.
U.S. startup funding is up, but number of deals is down
U.S. startups received significantly more venture capital funding in Q2 2024 than in the prior quarter or in Q2 2023, according to data released Wednesday by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association.
Iceland is dodging the VC doldrums as Frumtak Ventures lands $87 million for its fourth fund | TechCrunch
Iceland's startup scene is punching above its weight.That's perhaps in part because it kept the 2021 hype in check, but mostly because its tech ecosystem is coming of age.
BrightCap Ventures completes first close of new 60M fund - Silicon Canals
Sofia, Bulgaria-based BrightCap Ventures, a venture capitalist, announced on Tuesday that it has completed the first close of its new fund, Fund II, which is targeting €60M.
AI startup funding doubled in Q2, Crunchbase data shows
Investors bet $24 billion on AI companies during the second quarter, new Crunchbase data shows, doubling the amount invested in the burgeoning space in the first quarter.
Athletic Brewing Closes On $50M Equity Financing Round, Led By PE Firm General Atlantic
Fast-rising non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Company has closed a $50 million "equity financing round" led by private equity firm General Atlantic, with several key investors from previous fundraising rounds also participating.
Seae Ventures acquires Unseen Capital after founder death | TechCrunch
Seae Ventures is acquiring Unseen Capital after the death of founder Kayode Owens in 2021.The combined firm will continue to invest in healthcare for minorities and underserved populations.
Pitchbook says defense tech is a stalwart in an otherwise chilly VC environment
Technology companies, especially small ones, have often had difficulty selling their wares to the Pentagon thanks to bureaucratic red tape and excruciatingly slow sales cycles.
Seedrs set to start trading as Republic Europe: Know more - Silicon Canals
London-based Seedrs, a private investing platform and provider of equity crowdfunding services, announced on Tuesday that it is set to commence trading under the name "Republic Europe."
SFR investors drive up rents, but don't cause gentrification: Philadelphia Fed
Institutional investors in single-family rental (SFR) houses cause rents in a neighborhood to increase quickly, but their entrance into a neighborhood doesn't cause gentrification.
Eindhoven-based LUMO Labs, the Dutch fund manager behind impact-driven investment funds in emerging technologies, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new fund - LUMO Rise Fund at €100M.
Bain Capital gains majority stake in residential investment lender Archwest Capital
Global asset manager Bain Capital announced Monday that it has acquired a controlling stake in Archwest Capital, a California-based company that offers financing to residential real estate investors.
Investors chase wealthtech startups in India as affluent class grows | TechCrunch
Investors are betting on Indian wealthtech startups as a growing middle class turns to diversify investments and startups challenge traditional financial advisors for high-net-worth clients.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 7/8/2024
The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 7/8/2024 featuring funding details for Qloo, Tough Leaf, and much more.
Mayfield's Navin Chaddha is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is set to welcome an impressive lineup of judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 competition, presented this year by Google Cloud.
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report takes us on a trip across various ecosystems in the US, highlighting some of the notable funding activity in the various markets that we track.
Wall Street Favors These Four ETFs With Stellar Ratings
When it comes to investing, individual exchange-traded funds (ETFs) aren't a one-size-fits-all financial vehicle as there are plenty of funds to choose from and the number of long-term possibilities in the ETF market continues to grow year-over-year.