Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms | TechCrunchEpirus raised $250 million in Series D funding to strengthen its anti-drone technology and expand its market presence.
African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close | TechCrunchLoftyInc Capital secures $43 million to focus on late-seed and Series A startups across Africa amidst a slight dip in funding deals.
Funding to women-founded startups declined 12% in 2024, but that wasn't far behind the broader market | TechCrunchWomen's venture funding trends reveal complex dynamics in the European market, particularly in deep tech.
The July 2024 US Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital investment in US startups reached $9.7B in July, marking significant growth from both the previous month and year.
Family offices are making more startup bets as venture capital shakes out. Here's what founders need to know.Family offices are increasingly influential in the startup space as traditional venture capital wanes.
European VC Atomico closes $1.24B across two funds for early and growth-stage startups | TechCrunchAtomico has raised $1.24 billion for early- and growth-stage startups, emphasizing its largest fundraise and adaptation to market conditions.
Delft-based Villari secures 4M funding - Silicon CanalsVillari raised €4M to expand its cracked detection sensors across Europe and internationally, enhancing its market leadership in structural monitoring.
African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close | TechCrunchLoftyInc Capital secures $43 million to focus on late-seed and Series A startups across Africa amidst a slight dip in funding deals.
Funding to women-founded startups declined 12% in 2024, but that wasn't far behind the broader market | TechCrunchWomen's venture funding trends reveal complex dynamics in the European market, particularly in deep tech.
The July 2024 US Venture Capital Funding ReportVenture capital investment in US startups reached $9.7B in July, marking significant growth from both the previous month and year.
Family offices are making more startup bets as venture capital shakes out. Here's what founders need to know.Family offices are increasingly influential in the startup space as traditional venture capital wanes.
European VC Atomico closes $1.24B across two funds for early and growth-stage startups | TechCrunchAtomico has raised $1.24 billion for early- and growth-stage startups, emphasizing its largest fundraise and adaptation to market conditions.
Delft-based Villari secures 4M funding - Silicon CanalsVillari raised €4M to expand its cracked detection sensors across Europe and internationally, enhancing its market leadership in structural monitoring.
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures proves you don't need to move to a tech hub. Just build your ownJohns Hopkins Technology Ventures successfully bridges the gap between academia and industry, facilitating startup creation and funding outside traditional tech hubs.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoonInvestors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures proves you don't need to move to a tech hub. Just build your ownJohns Hopkins Technology Ventures successfully bridges the gap between academia and industry, facilitating startup creation and funding outside traditional tech hubs.
Decoding Entrepreneurial DNA: Sparsh Mehta on Ambition, Angel Investing, and Mentorship | HackerNoonInvestors play a crucial role in helping young startups succeed in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Led by a founder who sold a video startup to Apple, Panjaya uses deepfake techniques to bite into video dubbing | TechCrunchPanjaya aims to revolutionize video dubbing with BodyTalk, a generative AI tool that synchronizes voice and visuals seamlessly in different languages.
NeuBird is building a generative AI solution for complex cloud native environments | TechCrunchNeubird founders leverage cloud native knowledge and generative AI to address complexity in IT operations with a $22 million investment.
Led by a founder who sold a video startup to Apple, Panjaya uses deepfake techniques to bite into video dubbing | TechCrunchPanjaya aims to revolutionize video dubbing with BodyTalk, a generative AI tool that synchronizes voice and visuals seamlessly in different languages.
NeuBird is building a generative AI solution for complex cloud native environments | TechCrunchNeubird founders leverage cloud native knowledge and generative AI to address complexity in IT operations with a $22 million investment.
Amsterdam's parking startup My Way secures 2.5M; plans to raise Series A funding in early 2025 - Silicon CanalsMy Way raised €2.5M to enhance parking services and expand market reach, focusing on improving user experience and technology.
Tomasz Tunguz's Theory Ventures bets $12M on Initia, the 'iOS for web3' | TechCrunchBlockchain's transformative promise remains unfulfilled, primarily enabling speculation rather than practical applications.Initia seeks to address the fragmented blockchain ecosystem to facilitate decentralized application development.
Ex-Monzo CPO bags 13.6 m for his crypto-enabled money transfer fintech Sling Money - Silicon CanalsSling Money enables instant, low-cost global money transfers using stablecoin technology and user-friendly interfaces.
Apply to Clara Wu Tsai's BK-XL Startup Accelerator ProgramClara Wu Tsai launches second round of BK-XL Accelerator to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in Brooklyn.
Metalab goes from quietly building the internet to investing in it | TechCrunchMetalab Ventures launched to invest in product-led startups Metalab previously supported.Metalab Ventures aims to be a long-term value investor in startups, focusing on product, design, and technology.
Jobs for the Future's new $50M fund looks to invest in underrepresented founders | TechCrunchJFFVentures Fund II targets HR, education, and workforce solutions for economic mobilityImpact-focused VC funds like JFFVentures Fund II are gaining traction in the investment market
These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunchFunding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures.
1991 Ventures in London joins the growing list of VCs aimed at Ukrainian startups | TechCrunchUK-based limited partners Venrex and Samos Investments are backing the launch of 1991 Ventures to invest in Ukrainian startups.1991 Ventures, founded by Ukrainian brothers Denis and Viktor Gursky, aims to create a pipeline of high-quality deal flow for startups in Ukraine and Central Eastern Europe.