Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Equity funding for sustainability-focused startups decreased by 61% in H1 2024. Debt-based project financing saw significant investments in cleantech companies. Those following climate change news are facing more bad news as

“`html Buoyant Ventures 2023 Impact Report Summary TLDR: Buoyant Ventures Releases Its 2023 Impact Report Key points from the article: Buoyant Ventures unveils its 2023 Impact Report showcasing investments in digital solutions

TLDR: Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions added multiple managers across credit, buyout, and real estate programs The city pension allocated over $390 million in new mandates across these alternative asset classes

TLDR: Gen Z’s influence and purchasing power are on the rise, with over $450 billion in global spending power. Communication with Gen Z requires vulnerability, values, and lifestyle considerations. Article Summary: Fortune

TLDR: The DFI BII has committed £408m to private funds in the last year. This data snapshot showcases the latest fund commitments by BII. The latest annual report from the Development Finance

TLDR: Menlo Ventures partners with Anthropic to launch a $100m AI fund to back start-ups using Anthropic’s AI models. Anthropic’s AI chatbot Claude will be used to source investment opportunities for the

TLDR: Mitchell Finlay plans to launch a venture capital firm, minority-focused news outlet, and WNBA team in Miami-Dade. He aims to empower overlooked individuals and contribute to minority communities. Summary: Entrepreneur Mitchell

TLDR: Digital Irish has launched a new $1m venture fund for Irish entrepreneurs looking to scale their companies abroad. The fund, managed by Marty Loughlin, aims to provide capital, connections, and expertise

TLDR: Jolt Energy is developing low-cost battery storage technology using organic materials for utility-scale batteries. The company is close to reaching its capital goal of $5.6 million for commercialization. Jolt Energy Storage

Article Summary TLDR: Key Points: HSBC’s latest Venture Healthcare Report shows signs of recovery in healthcare investments in 2024. The report reveals a complex landscape for healthcare investments in the first half