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 ]
Can AI help founders fundraise more quickly and easily? | TechCrunch
Founders concerned about declining venture totals and difficulty in raising capital can leverage Intently's Founder AI for warm investor introductions. [ more ]
Elon Musk's xAI closes in on $6 billion as AI race heats up
Elon Musk's xAI secures significant venture capital funding from Sequoia Capital, highlighting its potential value and competition in the AI industry. [ more ]
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 5/13/24
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report summarizes recent funding rounds of various startups, emphasizing key players and the total amount raised for the week. [ more ]
Fika Ventures co-founder Eva Ho will step back from the firm after its current fund is deployed | TechCrunch
Eva Ho plans to step away from Fika Ventures after Fund III for personal reasons, maintaining control over her existing investments and board seats. [ more ]
How an Obscure Chinese Real Estate Start-Up Paved the Way to TikTok
Investments in Chinese startups can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as Susquehanna's involvement in the founding of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. [ 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 ]
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 ]
Sequoia's Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit | TechCrunch
Identifying product-market fit is crucial for startup founders, with three archetypes to consider: Hair on Fire, Hard Fact, and Future Vision. [ more ]
Accion's new $152.5M fund will back financial institutions serving small businesses globally | TechCrunch
Accion launched a $152.5 million Digital Transformation Fund for financial institutions, targeting small businesses excluded from the financial system. [ more ]
RealAg on the Weekend: Using biostimulants, FCC and venture capital, and Kids FarmSafe Week, May 18, 2024
The RealAg on the Weekend show covers topics such as fusarium head blight risk mapping, bio-stimulants, ag venture capital focus, and agricultural safety for kids. [ more ]
GV's youngest partner has launched her own firm | TechCrunch
Terri Burns, a former GV partner, launches Type Capital venture firm focusing on early-stage startups, marking her entry among Black women with their own ventures. [ more ]
The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/15/2024
NYC startups Cover Genius, Chapter, and more secured significant funding rounds on 5/15/2024, reflecting continued investor interest in insurtech, healthcare, and AI-powered industries. [ more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Major investors include SemperVirens Venture Capital, Rebalance Capital, Sequoia Capital, and fifteen investors in Clerq, and nine investors in Alaffia Health. [ 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 ]
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 ]