The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/3/2024
New funding rounds highlight strong investor interest in NYC startups, particularly in fintech, AI, and blockchain sectors. Recent totals signal a healthy venture capital landscape.
The crypto market right now is a fake boom economy built on VC money and parties
The current crypto market shows a stark contrast between extravagant spending on events and the financial struggles of many projects.
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 9/3/2024
New funding rounds highlight strong investor interest in NYC startups, particularly in fintech, AI, and blockchain sectors. Recent totals signal a healthy venture capital landscape.
The crypto market right now is a fake boom economy built on VC money and parties
The current crypto market shows a stark contrast between extravagant spending on events and the financial struggles of many projects.
UK VC Balderton announces 1.1B in new funds - Silicon Canals
Balderton Capital secured $1.3B to support European tech entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, attributing success to Europe's evolving tech ecosystem and impressive fund performance.
China's autonomous vehicle startup WeRide prepares for a US IPO | TechCrunch
WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company, is preparing for a U.S. public debut with a $50 million offering of American Depository Receipts (ADRs).
Flint Capital raises a $160M through an unusual fund-raising strategy | TechCrunch
Flint Capital closed $160 million fund, focusing on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health with a unique strategy attracting IT entrepreneurs as limited partners.
Icelandic VC closes $87M fund as country's startup scene comes of age
Frumtak Ventures has closed an $87M fund for Icelandic startups, focusing on AI, software, and deeptech, aiming to become global market leaders.
Iceland's tech ecosystem, particularly the venture capital scene, is gaining international attention due to a skilled workforce and infrastructure supportive of investment.
Flint Capital raises a $160M through an unusual fund-raising strategy | TechCrunch
Flint Capital closed $160 million fund, focusing on IT, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health with a unique strategy attracting IT entrepreneurs as limited partners.
Icelandic VC closes $87M fund as country's startup scene comes of age
Frumtak Ventures has closed an $87M fund for Icelandic startups, focusing on AI, software, and deeptech, aiming to become global market leaders.
Iceland's tech ecosystem, particularly the venture capital scene, is gaining international attention due to a skilled workforce and infrastructure supportive of investment.
Amsterdam-based startups that raised funding in March 2024; 7 of them are hiring right now
Amsterdam is the third-ranked startup ecosystem in Europe after London and Berlin.
Amsterdam has witnessed a significant surge in VC funding for startups, with a substantial amount of investment flowing in from foreign investors.
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The power imbalance in traditional VC funding can lead to conflicting interests between investors and entrepreneurs.
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1991 Ventures in London joins the growing list of VCs aimed at Ukrainian startups | TechCrunch
UK-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.
Ramp CEO says the fintech startup is just scratching the surface
Fintech startups raised over $350 million in VC funding from 2019-2023
Eric Glyman believes the industry has massive untapped market potential
How can startups raise funds in this shitty economical climate? 3 investors share their insider tips
Europe had a tough year in 2023 for VC exit value, TNW Conference 2024 is focusing on funding startups, investors shared insights on investing.
Dili wants to automate due diligence with AI | TechCrunch
Investment professionals seek streamlined due diligence processes
Dili automates investment due diligence and portfolio management for private equity and VC firms
UK AI startups are now worth $256B, says report
UK-based AI startups worth $256bn, leading in Europe's VC funding.
U.S. startup funding is up, but number of deals is down
U.S. startups received more VC funding in Q2 2024, but the number of startups receiving funding was lower due to a few giant AI deals skewing the data.
Deep tech startups with very technical CEOs raise larger rounds, research finds | TechCrunch
Benchmarks crucial for deep tech founders lacking startup network
Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU
The Netherlands leads the EU as the number one startup ecosystem, with significant growth, several unicorns, and strong funding.
London remains at the top in Europe with a high ecosystem value, numerous unicorns, and substantial VC investments.