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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OMERS Ventures didn’t exit Europe because of the market — but it had good reason to
Recent reports that Canadian investment firm OMERS Ventures will be permanently withdrawing from the European tech market have taken some businesses and investors by surprise, and sent ripples of uncertainty through the industry. Although there are many questions as to why this financial giant has decided to exit the brilliant minds of Europe, the firm… Continue reading OMERS Ventures didn’t exit Europe because of the market — but it had good reason to
How Index Ventures jumped to the front of the AI GPU line
In the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) it seems like Index Ventures is always at the top of the list. Founded in 1996, the firm has become a leader in the startup ecosystem, investing in a variety of technology companies and focusing on emerging opportunities in the space. With investments… Continue reading How Index Ventures jumped to the front of the AI GPU line
Dan Gwak of Point72 Ventures on why defense tech is becoming the next big thing for investors
In the world of investment, defense technology has often been seen in the shadows of lucrative consumer-facing industries such as finance, healthcare and the tech industry. However, in recent years, a select group of investment firms have begun to recognize the incredible potential of investing in defense tech. Point72 Ventures, the venture arm of renowned… Continue reading Dan Gwak of Point72 Ventures on why defense tech is becoming the next big thing for investors
Ventures leads
In today’s world, blockchain technology is taking over the traditional financial industry. In order to secure and streamline transactions, it is quickly becoming the go-to system for a variety of business interests. However, in many cases, the complexity and cost of scaling blockchains efficiently can prove difficult. Recently, Haun Ventures, a venture capital firm, has… Continue reading Ventures leads
Cowboy Ventures goes bigger with $260M across two new funds, including an opportunity fund
Cowboy Ventures has recently announced their decision to go bigger with $260M across two new funds, including an opportunity fund. Cowboy Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of startups that are typically developing software or hardware or infrastructure-as-a-service. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, and specializes on scaling startups such as… Continue reading Cowboy Ventures goes bigger with $260M across two new funds, including an opportunity fund
Tabby raises
Businesses in the GCC region have long been at the receiving end of international capital and technical know-how and now a new, cutting-edge startup has raised a large round of funding at a head-turning valuation. Tabby, the region’s first and only online payments platform, has secured $58M in a round led by PayPal Ventures, the… Continue reading Tabby raises
Nichole Wischoff
Nichole Wischoff, the founder of Solo GP, a private venture fund, has recently announced the closing of a $20M fund. The fund is impact-oriented and investing in “unsexy” businesses, and is supported by entrepreneur, investor and billionaire Peter Thiel, who is also a mentor to Wischoff. The fund, which Wischoff has dubbed the Solo GP… Continue reading Nichole Wischoff