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The AlleyWatch April 2024 New York Venture Capital Funding Report

Focus on venture capital & early-stage funding in NY, excluding certain sectors. Utilize AlleyWatch for reaching tech-focused audience. [ more ]

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Chicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners closes $98M Fund IV with two investments made so far | TechCrunch

Midwest venture capital firms are attracting significant funds despite coastal competition. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/7/2024

Daloopa secured $18M in Series B funding led by Touring Capital.

ReflexAI raised $6.5M for its machine learning and natural language processing platform. [ more ]

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A new venture capital supergroup is forming | TechCrunch

Startups pursuing core technology projects reflect a positive trend in the VC landscape. [ more ]

Coindesk

Crypto Principal Trader Arbelos Markets Raises $28M Led by Dragonfly Capital

Arbelos Markets raised $28 million in oversubscribed investment round led by Dragonfly Capital, targeting sophisticated crypto investors' liquidity and hedging needs. [ more ]

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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/6/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights funding rounds for various startups in the US, including Airstack, Altruist, and ARRIS. [ more ]

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The 10 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of April 2024

Analyzed largest NYC startup funding rounds in April 2024, highlighting key information like industry, description, round type, and total equity funding raised. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/30/2024

Beehiiv raised $33M, Teleskope raised $5M, The Rounds raised $18.3M in funding for NYC startups. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Iconiq raises $5.15B toward seventh flagship fund | TechCrunch

Iconiq Capital raised $5.15 billion across two funds in the seventh growth fund family, exceeding the initial target of $5.75 billion. [ more ]

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Norwest Venture Partners raises $3B for 17th vehicle, maintaining fund size despite market downturn | TechCrunch

Norwest Venture Partners raised its 17th fund at $3 billion, adapting to changing market conditions and focusing on specific sectors for dealmaking. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/1/2024

The article highlights recent funding details for NYC startups including BAXUS, FindMine, Arbol, and Trovo Health. [ more ]

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4 days ago

Human composting and timber marketplaces: talking "industrial" VC with investor Dayna Grayson | TechCrunch

Dayna Grayson focuses on investing in software transforming industrial sectors, not solely relying on AI hype for success. [ more ]

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From Connie Chan to Ethan Kurzweil venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs | TechCrunch

Venture capitalists at partner level rarely change firms due to fund life cycles and personal investments, but recent trend shows notable moves in the industry. [ more ]

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NBA champion Kyle Kuzma looks to bring his team mentality to Scrum Ventures | TechCrunch

Kyle Kuzma transitions to a venture fund adviser at Scrum Ventures, focusing on sports and entertainment tech investments. [ more ]

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Venture Capital Firms Are Actually Considering Giving Elon Musk $6 Billion For xAI

Silicon Valley VC firm considering $6 billion investment in Elon Musk's xAI startup, Grok. [ more ]

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How To Find Investors: Tips for Entrepreneurs Raising Cash (2024) - Shopify

Finding startup funding is challenging but crucial. Less than 1% of startups get venture capital; explore various funding options like friends, family, and angel investors. [ more ]

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Notable Capital's Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds | TechCrunch

Down rounds can make sense in the long term, focusing on generating a big outcome at the end rather than temporary valuation fluctuations. [ more ]

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$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups | TechCrunch

Venture capital activity in the crypto sector is picking up after a decline in late 2023. [ more ]

Fast Company

Amazon.com might cave in to Big Tech peer pressure to pay a dividend

Amazon may face pressure to offer dividends to investors as one of the few big tech companies without payouts. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/29/24

The article highlights notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 4/27/24, featuring companies like Perplexity AI, Dripos, and Turnkey, totaling $499.9M in new funding. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/8/2024

Dandi secured $1.3M in Pre-Seed funding for its fertility care platform, led by Tiferes Ventures. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/29/2024

Startups in NYC like Edia Learning, Bask Health, and Aktivate have recently secured funding for their innovative platforms.

Startups in diverse sectors such as edtech, telehealth, and sports management are attracting investments from venture capitalists.

The NYC startup ecosystem continues to showcase growth and opportunities for new businesses to secure funding and scale their operations. [ more ]

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Solo GP fund Andrena Ventures hopes to carry startup talent onto its next challenges | TechCrunch

Supporting second-generation startups from successful fintech alumni with a sector-agnostic approach. [ more ]

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6 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/2/2024

Monocle raised $7.5M in Seed funding led by F2 Capital, Baselayer raised $6.5M in Seed funding, Turbo raised $3.5M, and WATS raised $3.8M. [ more ]

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23 hours ago

Dutch VC Capital Mills invests in German no-code startup Innoloft

Innoloft raised €2mn in funding led by Dutch VC Capital Mills for no-code platform.

Capital Mills invests in B2B software companies like Innoloft, offering funding up to €2.5mn.

Innoloft plans to expand user base and accelerate product development with new funding. [ more ]

Shopify

Capital Goods: Types and How They Fuel Business Growth (2024) - Shopify

Capital goods are tangible assets used in production, while consumer goods are purchased for personal use; key for financial statements. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Why VC's wouldn't invest in your business

Venture capitalists prioritize scalable business models targeting sizeable markets for substantial returns. [ more ]

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Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet's cash instead of raising a new fund | TechCrunch

Global Founders Capital is transitioning to exclusively invest from Rocket Internet's balance sheet. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Germany's Armira Growth raises 200M for its inaugural fund to bridge growth financing gap in DACH region

Munich-based Armira Growth, a venture capital investing in tech and tech-enabled growth companies, has secured 200M for its inaugural Armira Growth Fund I.

Silicon Canals

Dutch VC Capital Mills' first German investment: Innoloft secures funding to make coding as easy as PowerPoint

Aachen, Germany-based Innoloft, a no-code startup has secured investment in a fresh funding round led by Dutch VC Capital Mills.

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OpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M | TechCrunch

OpenAI Startup Fund quietly closed a $15 million tranche, managed by Ian Hathaway, using SPVs for investments in AI-related startups. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/24/2024

UserHub raised $3.2M in Pre-Seed funding, Turnkey secured $15M in Series A funding, and MatchaBar got $900K in funding. [ more ]

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Honeycomb raised $36M Series B from Zeev Ventures

Honeycomb Insurance has raised a significant $36 million Series B funding round, with Zeev Ventures as the sole venture capitalist.

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TechCrunch

The 'valley of death' for climate lies between early-stage funding and scaling up | TechCrunch

Getting initial funding is easier for climate startups than scaling up. [ more ]

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Paradigm Special Counsel Has Left the Crypto-Focused VC Firm

Rodrigo Seira, special counsel at Paradigm, has departed the cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firm to rejoin Cooley LLP.

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6 days ago

JPMorgan: Retail Investors Drive Selloff in Both Crypto and Equity Markets Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

JPMorgan has highlighted a surge in selling and profit-taking across equity and crypto markets, driven largely by retail investors.

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3 days ago

Calling all founders, investors, corporate changemakers, here are 4 compelling reasons to attend Upstream 2024 next month

Upstream Festival will host startup and scale-up founders, investors, corporates, innovative SMEs, and policymakers from key startup hubs around Europe.

Alleywatch

3 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/28/24 - 5/4/24

With so much going on in the city's thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space.

Silicon Canals

Paris-based Ventech exits Believe investment with a 36x return, generating 175M from 12% stake

Paris-based Ventech, an early-stage investor in Believe and a member of its board has exited the investment with a multiple of 36x for its fund III.

Axios

Dear venture capitalists: You're blowing it

Editor's note: This piece first appeared in Dan's Pro Rata newsletter, which dives into the world of dealmaking.Subscribe here.Dear venture capitalists,

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These four types of investing resources are a must

Investing wisely requires essential resources like online brokerage platforms and financial news sources. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/23/2024

The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 4/23/2024 featuring funding details for Auxa Health, Summer Health, and much more.

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Casa Shares Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding to Democratize Real Estate Investing for Future Generations

Casa Shares secures $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to revolutionize real estate investing for future generations. [ more ]

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Watch: How Headspin's founder fraudsters almost get away with lying to investors | TechCrunch

The tech startup and venture capital boom has led to significant instances of fraud due to an influx of capital and lack of thorough diligence. [ more ]

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Fintech Fundid was shut down over interest rates and a strained cap table | TechCrunch

Founder of failed startup Fundid returns with a new venture after rising interest rates impacted the business. [ more ]

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Salesforce's silly deal dies, Rubrik's IPO, and venture capital in space | TechCrunch

Tech earnings, EV competition, venture capital trends, impact of bitcoin halving and startup growth were discussed in a busy episode. [ more ]

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Tal Savariego leaving Meridian Capital Group

Meridian Capital Group is facing challenges after being blacklisted by agency lenders, leading to the departure of key employees. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/22/24

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report highlights $529M in new funding across various US ecosystems. [ more ]

TechCrunch

TLcom Capital closes second fund at $154M to back early-stage startups across Africa | TechCrunch

Venture capital activity in Africa remains resilient as major firms like TLcom Capital close significant fundraising rounds, signaling growth and investor confidence. [ more ]

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Seraphim Space launches second VC fund with nine investments already under its belt | TechCrunch

Seraphim Space is launching its second VC fund to invest in space tech startups, backed by major players in the aerospace sector. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/19/2024

NYC startups AgentSmyth, Hatch, and Scaler secured funding in April 2024.

Funding amounts ranged from $2.5M to Scaler's $10.2M, attracting notable investors like Differential Ventures. [ more ]

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The March 2024 US Venture Capital Funding Report

VC funding in March: $9.0B invested in US startups, 533 deals, 7.9% increase from last month, -32% from last year. [ more ]

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The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/18/2024

Ramp raised $150M in a Series D extension, bringing their total reported equity funding to $1.1B at a $7.65B post-money valuation. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

How to Secure the Funding You Need for Your Startup | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs require proper funding for startup success. [ more ]

TechCrunch

For Dataplor's data intelligence tool, it's all about location, location, location | TechCrunch

Dataplor combines technology with human validation to provide global location intelligence for businesses, enabling data-driven decision-making. [ more ]

Alleywatch

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/17/2024

NYC startups The Folklore and Sending Labs secured Seed funding, emphasizing the city's thriving venture capital scene. [ more ]

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Capital Fundings partners with Privy

Capital Fundings partners with Privy to provide personalized investor insights. [ more ]

Fast Company

China was supposed to be the next big thing in venture capital. Now VCs are pulling back

U.S. investors face scrutiny over Chinese tech investments [ more ]

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