Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ more ]
Tips for Pitching a VC Investor the Right Way | TechRepublic
Crafting the perfect pitch for venture capital investors requires thorough research, understanding investor preferences, and tailoring the message to the specific audience. [ more ]
Pan-African VC Verod-Kepple closes its first fund at $60M | TechCrunch
VKAV closed its first fund at $60 million to support up to 21 growth-stage companies in Africa.
The fund received backing from various Japanese institutions and other global investors, aiming to bridge the gap for growth-stage capital in the region. [ more ]
Austrian VC Elevator Ventures launches new 70M VC fund to foster fintech and banking innovation
Elevator Ventures launched a 70M Venture Capital fund (EV II) focusing on Series A & B stage innovative companies.
The partnership with Elevator Ventures demonstrates a commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting startups in Fintech & Beyond Banking. [ more ]
Venture capital funding for open source has slowed down, leading to a need for companies to justify themselves and adopt real business models.
Events like FOSDEM serve as microcosms of the open-source community, highlighting key themes such as AI, environmental impact, sustainability, governance, and data. [ more ]
A new games-focused VC in Turkey shows the industry there continues to gain steam | TechCrunch
Turkey is a hub for mobile games startups with over 740 gaming startups due to high consumption by the young population.
Laton Ventures, a gaming-focused VC, aims to bridge the Turkish gaming ecosystem with the international scene, offering operational support to portfolio companies. [ more ]
Galaxy Plans to Raise $100M for First Crypto Venture Fund
Galaxy Digital is launching a $100 million fund to invest in early-stage crypto companies with outside investors' capital.
The fund, named Galaxy Ventures Fund I, LP, aims to invest in up to 30 startups over three years, focusing on financial applications and software infrastructure in the crypto space. [ more ]
Nine crypto VCs weigh in on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to the previous bull market | TechCrunch
The crypto and blockchain sectors raised $2.52 billion in Q1 2024, a 25% increase from Q4 2023.
The crypto venture capital funding landscape in Q1 2024 showed signs of rebounding from previous challenges, with increased deal-making activity. [ more ]
Are we on the brink of a nuclear fusion breakthrough? : Short Wave
Nuclear fusion has the potential to revolutionize energy production by providing clean, limitless energy without greenhouse gas emissions or long-term nuclear waste.
Despite past failures, recent investments from venture capitalists and tech entrepreneurs are driving new efforts to achieve commercial success in nuclear fusion. [ more ]
Ted Schlein's 2-year-old Ballistic Ventures has already raised a second $360 million fund Ted Schlein's cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures has already raised a second $360 million fund after only two years
Ballistic Ventures closed a $360 million fund after surpassing the initial $300 million goal swiftly.
The firm maintains a hands-on approach with their startups, including taking board seats and engaging with founders frequently. [ more ]
Remofirst raises $25M to take on Deel and Rippling in the global HR tech space | TechCrunch
Remofirst is a rising star in the HR tech startup world, securing $25 million in Series A funding and boasting significant revenue growth.
Remofirst distinguishes itself by acting as an Employer of Record, handling hiring processes for clients globally and offering comprehensive HR services. [ more ]