TLDR:
Alumni Ventures topped the list of most-active US investors in August with 10 deals. Overall, it was a slow month for funding in the US, with Alumni Ventures being the only VC firm to break double digits. Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst also made significant investments. Khosla Ventures picked up the pace after a slow few months. The top deals in August included investments in startups like Cents, Codeium, Story Protocol, and DevRev.
Most-Active US Investors In August: Alumni Ventures Tops The List In Slow Month
Chris Metinko | September 11, 2024
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This article highlights the top investors in U.S.-based companies for the month of August. Here are some key points:
- August was a slow month for funding overall in the US
- Alumni Ventures led the pack with 10 deals, including a $40 million Series B for Cents
A detailed breakdown of the top investors includes:
- Alumni Ventures: 10 deals, including investments in startups like Clarium AI and Sahara AI
- Andreessen Horowitz: 9 deals, with a notable $80 million Series B for Story Protocol
- General Catalyst: 9 deals, leading rounds for startups like Codeium and Re:Build
- Khosla Ventures: 7 deals, including a $100 million round for DevRev
Other firms, such as Robot Ventures and Sequoia Capital, also made significant investments. General Catalyst led the way in most led or co-led deals in August with four. Founders Fund and Sands Capital led the list for number of rounds led or co-led with the highest dollar amounts thanks to co-leading Anduril Industries’ massive $1.5 billion Series F that valued the company at $14 billion. Y Combinator was the top investing incubator and accelerator with 16 deals in July.
