It’s 2023, and startup founders have been leveraging their networks to access capital as easily and cost-effectively as possible. With an arms race among venture capital firms for companies to invest in, the demand for capital has only grown, leading founders to explore new ways to access funding. While the traditional method of venture capital… Continue reading How founders raised money so far in 2023
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Sequoia Capital cuts crypto, ecosystem funds by over 50% as it continues to downsize
As more cryptocurrencies come to market, venture capital firms remain wary of the volatile asset class. One of the biggest players in the crypto space, Sequoia Capital, is taking this seriously, and is reportedly cutting its crypto and blockchain ecosystem funds by more than half. The move appears to be part of a larger effort… Continue reading Sequoia Capital cuts crypto, ecosystem funds by over 50% as it continues to downsize
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
‘High conviction
European startup founders have something to celebrate this week, as the venture capital firm Playfair Capital announced the launch of a new pre-seed fund, with a total amount of $70M. The new fund aims to support early-stage companies in Europe, providing much-needed capital for talented entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality. Playfair Capital… Continue reading ‘High conviction
Threading the needle: Exploring 5 ideas with the founders of LGBT+ VC
LGBT+ VC, or LGBT Venture Capital, is an up and coming venture capital firm founded to support the growth and development of LGBTQ+ owned companies. Founded in 2020 by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, LGBT+ VC is on a mission to provide financial resources and services to LGBTQ+-led startups and small businesses. In this article, we’ll explore five… Continue reading Threading the needle: Exploring 5 ideas with the founders of LGBT+ VC
Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund
Kapor Capital, the leading Silicon Valley investment firm founded by venture capitalist Mitch Kapor, has just announced the launch of their new crew, an opportunity fund for minority-led venture capital funds. The new crew, a co-investment fund, is capitalizing on the groundswell of venture capital funds founded by minority-led firms. This fund is focused on… Continue reading Kapor Capital’s new crew is raising an opportunity fund
Sequoia injects
In the world of venture capital, the injection of $195 million from Sequoia into the ever-eager early-stage venture capital seed environment is a breath of fresh air. Seed capital refers to a type of early stage startup investment and has become a popular trend in recent years as tech startups from all over the world… Continue reading Sequoia injects