Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Private equity-backed fintechs pay better than VC-backed fintechs VC-backed fintech staff are happier than private equity-backed fintech staff A recent paper from Oxford and HEC Liège researchers analyzed one million employee

TLDR: Start connecting with investors early to establish lasting relationships. Maintain trust by under-promising and over-delivering on commitments. A solid network of investors is crucial for entrepreneurs, but navigating these relationships can

TLDR: Private Equity in health care is facing negative perceptions, but the involvement may be misinformed PE activity in health care has actually decreased in recent years In a recent report, PitchBook

Article: Title: “Study finds that eating chocolate can improve your mood” A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that consuming chocolate can have a positive impact on mood.

TLDR: Definely, a LegalTech company based in London, received a strategic investment from Raine Ventures. The partnership will accelerate Definely’s expansion plans, particularly in the US market and new industry sectors. Definely,

TLDR: Renalys Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company based in Tokyo, raised a ¥6.0Bn in Series A funding. The funding will be used to complete a Phase III clinical trial for sparsentan, a treatment

TLDR: Solana ecosystem is attracting venture capital. Solana’s user-friendly design and high throughput capabilities make it a popular choice. In the aftermath of the FTX black swan event, Solana has emerged as

TLDR: Tom Huseby, a longtime startup investor and advisor, passed away at the age of 76 from pancreatic cancer. He was remembered for his wisdom, wit, and larger-than-life personality by his family,

TLDR: Allium, a data platform backed by Kleiner Perkins, raised $16.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Theory Ventures. The company plans to expand its data infrastructure to help

TLDR: Momento, a Seattle-based company, has raised $15M in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from other investors. Momento, a Seattle-based provider of a