Geek Ventures, a venture capital fund set up to help tech start-ups speed innovation and growth in the US, has launched a new initiative offering targeted support to immigrant founders. According to the firm’s website, the goal of Geek Ventures is to “create a better future with technology, education, and innovation.” As part of their… Continue reading Geek Ventures targets immigrant founders with its first fund
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Looks Like the Website for Trump’s Patriot Legal Defense Fund Just Got Hacked
On Tuesday, November 17th, it was reported that the website for Donald Trump’s Patriot Legal Defense Fund may have been hacked, revealing information potentially related to the fund’s donors and operations. The website, which is used to raise funds to finance legal challenges to the US election, has reportedly been down since the news broke.… Continue reading Looks Like the Website for Trump’s Patriot Legal Defense Fund Just Got Hacked
SoftBank posts
SoftBank, one of the world’s leading technology investors, has reported a record net loss of $6.3 billion in its Vision Fund business. The loss includes an impairment loss of $4.6 billion, primarily related to its investments in WeWork, Uber Technologies, and other Vision Fund portfolio companies. SoftBank’s Vision Fund business is a technology-focused venture capital… Continue reading SoftBank posts
Here’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture
The Fearless Fund, an early-stage venture fund focused on investing in companies run by underrepresented entrepreneurs, is making headlines after filing a lawsuit in California against a number of venture capital firms for anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit has raised questions about the power dynamics in the venture capital industry, particularly in regards to diversity and… Continue reading Here’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture
NATO announces $1B fund to back startups supporting ‘safety, freedom and human empowerment’
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has recently announced a new $1 billion public venture capital fund targeting tech startups that focus on safety, freedom, and human empowerment. This new fund is a major endorsement from NATO of the tech-startup sector and is designed to support creative entrepreneurs that create innovative ways of solving problems… Continue reading NATO announces $1B fund to back startups supporting ‘safety, freedom and human empowerment’
This week in food tech: New fund shows food investments are still simmering
As technology grows and develops, so does the food industry. This week, it has been demonstrated that the industry’s investments are still very much on the boil. A new fund, created by a handful of venture capitalists, has been announced with the goal of investing millions of dollars into the food technology sector. The fund,… Continue reading This week in food tech: New fund shows food investments are still simmering
Main Sequence hits first close of $450M AUD for its third deep tech fund
Main Sequence Ventures has hit yet another milestone, with the close of its third deep technology-focused venture fund at the remarkable sum of $450 million AUD. The new fund, which is more than twice the size of Main Sequence’s debut fund, is comprised of a number of renowned global and local investors including Horizons Ventures,… Continue reading Main Sequence hits first close of $450M AUD for its third deep tech fund
Betaworks’ new ‘camp’ aims to fund transformative early-stage AI startups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. From artificial assistants to autonomous vehicles and in-home virtual assistants, AI is changing how we interact with technology. However, with so much technological advancement, getting a foot in the door to the AI startup industry can be difficult – especially at the… Continue reading Betaworks’ new ‘camp’ aims to fund transformative early-stage AI startups
In edtech, history matters: Reach Capital just closed its largest fund to date
If you’re in the edtech space, it is time to take notice of Reach Capital’s recent announcement – the firm just closed its largest fund to date. This milestone is an important one for the education technology industry, as it highlights how much money is pouring into edtech and shows the potential for the years… Continue reading In edtech, history matters: Reach Capital just closed its largest fund to date
To raise an opportunity fund this year or to not raise an opportunity fund?
Raising an opportunity fund this year is an immensely important decision that can make or break a business. On the one hand, an opportunely constructed fund can provide the extra capital needed to finance a venture, or simply to grow a business. On the other hand, it carries with it the risk of unexpected losses,… Continue reading To raise an opportunity fund this year or to not raise an opportunity fund?