#venture-capital

#venture-capital

Arketa raises $18.2M for wellness tech; EliotNest collects $9M for AI fraud detection; 1Fort gains $7.5M for insurtech; Brellium secures $16.7M in Series A.

AI's revolutionary promise is contradicted by emerging scandals among startups like 11x.

NYC startups received significant funding on 3/18/2025, with notable deals for Graphite, Crossmint, and Level.

Tech CEOs supported Trump for deregulation; however, tariffs have harmed economic growth and tech profitability.

Google's AI is revolutionizing drug design, leading to a Nobel Prize win and significant funding for Isomorphic Labs.

Geoff Ralston launches SAIF to invest in startups focused on AI safety and responsible deployment, with a cap of $10 million.

SignalFire's data-driven investment strategy has gained acceptance in venture capital, demonstrating a significant evolution in investment methodologies.

Emergence Capital has raised a $1 billion fund focusing on artificial intelligence, marking its first significant fundraising effort in nearly four years.

Signal raises €550,000 to enhance its AI-driven investment platform for venture capital and private equity funds.

NYC's startup ecosystem continues to thrive, attracting diversified venture capital across innovative sectors.

New funding rounds for NYC startups reflect a diverse range of sectors, led by significant investments in health tech and clean economy.

Chapter and Crux are leading with substantial funding rounds to expand their innovative platforms. They signal a strong interest in healthcare and environmental technology.

NYC startup funding in March 2025 reached $1.0B, up 14.3% from February but down 57.1% from March 2024.

Rain secured $24.5M in venture funding, strengthening its position in the fintech market.

Flagship raises $5M for data science solutions, contributing to growth in retail technology.

NYC startups have secured significant funding, with HoneyHive raising $5.5M and Reveal HealthTech raising $1.35M.

Founder's Fund raised $3.4 billion for its third growth fund, indicating strong market confidence and oversubscription from investors.

Eric Slesinger leverages CIA experience to invest in booming European defense technology sector.

NYC startups secured significant venture capital funding in April 2025, with Ethic leading with a $64M Series D round.

FirstPartyCapital's investment from DoubleVerify enhances support for AI-driven ad tech startups and reinforces innovation in digital advertising.

Daphni has closed €200 million for its Daphni Blue fund, focusing on sustainable investments and advancing scientific innovation in Europe.

New York City's startup ecosystem remains strong in 2025, attracting a mix of national and local venture capital investments.

THENA Capital launched its Fund I, raising £27M to support early-stage medical technology startups in the UK.

AXA Venture Partners rebranded as Atlantic Vantage Point and launched AVP Growth Fund I with the EIF as an anchor investor.

Roi Tiger is closing a $55 million Series A funding for a cybersecurity startup, demonstrating strong investor interest in the sector.

Notable startup funding activity across various U.S. markets highlighted $825M in new funding for major startups.

Each featured startup has raised substantial equity funding and is backed by various investors.

AI coding assistants are rapidly gaining popularity, with significant VC investment in startups like Graphite.

Turbine offers a credit solution for limited partners in venture capital funds to alleviate liquidity issues.

The startup, led by Mike Hurst, allows LPs to borrow against their equity stakes.

257 has raised $9.2M in Seed funding, focusing on residential energy data and electrification.

Daisy has successfully secured $3.9M in Seed funding to enhance brand and creator connections.

NYC Tech ecosystem is active with significant startup funding rounds recently.

Norm AI leads with a $48M venture capital raise.

Pickle's $12M Series A highlights growth in fashion rental marketplace.

Emerging startups like Platter and Tappp are also securing funding.

Investors prioritize domain knowledge and AI skills over traditional coding expertise due to 'vibe coding.'

Shift in focus from purely technical founders to those with strong business acumen is emerging.

Vantage is a leading FinOps platform focusing on cloud cost visibility and optimization for businesses.

Trump's tariffs threaten to negatively impact tech startups and venture capital funding.

Tejas Vijh overcame visa challenges to secure a venture capital role, highlighting the difficulty for international students in the field.

StrictlyVC is hosting a premier VC event in London on May 13 for investors and startup leaders.

The event promises no-filter conversations and potent networking opportunities.

TechCrunch All Stage provides founders and VCs the chance to connect and learn vital strategies for scaling startups.

TC All Stage 2025 in Boston offers key insights and networking opportunities for startup founders and VCs.

TC All Stage offers founders practical strategies for startup growth through expert sessions and networking opportunities with investors.

Early Bird ticket pricing offers significant savings for attendees who book before March 31.

Dutch startups raised €3.1B in venture capital in Q1 2025, indicating a strong growth trend in the tech sector.

Dutch startups gained €3.1B in 2025, reflecting a confident innovation ecosystem and notable growth in healthtech.

George Barnes makes his debut investment as a VC in Hunted Labs, focusing on open source cybersecurity.

Ballistic Ventures is raising a $100 million fund for cybersecurity startups, focusing on hands-on support for their portfolio.

European startup investment reached $52 billion in 2023, showing growth stabilization after previous peaks in 2021-2022.

The adoption of new investment model forms aligns European practices more closely with those of the U.S., facilitating deal-making.

Founders Future, a Paris-based VC, aims to raise €1 billion by 2030 after selling a 25% stake in its holding company.

Revaia Growth II closes at €250M, reaffirming its commitment to supporting European tech champions in key growth sectors.

There is intense demand and limited supply for secondary shares of Anduril, reflecting its growing value as a defense tech startup.

Construct Capital has closed its third fund with $300 million in commitments, indicating strong institutional interest in venture capital focused on defense tech.

Critical Venture Partners invests in university graduates to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions.

Funding in African startups surpassed $2 billion in 2022, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels but with increasing challenges and a focus on sustainable growth.

XLerate is an incubator designed to support student and recent graduate entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, concluding with a major pitch competition.

Applications for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 are now open for pre-Series A startups to showcase innovations and compete for a $100,000 prize.