Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Fiera Comox Global Sustainable Timberland Strategy makes first investment with New Zealand JV Australia’s climate reporting requirements to impact small firms The Fiera Comox Global Sustainable Timberland Strategy has made its

TLDR: BluSmart raises USD 24 million in pre-Series B funding for electric mobility expansion in India. Alphabet in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for USD 23 billion to enhance cloud computing

TLDR: – A new tech incubator called Station DC is launching with a $2 million grant from the DC government – The goal of Station DC is to connect policymakers, entrepreneurs, and

TLDR: Index Ventures has raised $2.3 billion for two new funds focused on artificial intelligence, investing in Israeli startups. The fund has made 12 investments totaling $186 million in local companies in

TLDR: The UK tech sector has become the third largest destination for global VC investment, with a focus on fintech, software, green tech, and deep tech sectors. UK companies raised £72 billion

TLDR: Portugal-based Biotech firm Biovance Capital Partners announces the first close of its new biotech fund, Biovance Capital Fund I, at €51m (US$56m). The fund aims to invest in disruptive drug development

TLDR: Israel has a vibrant startup ecosystem with many venture capital funds, but there is a surprising lack of funds focused solely on defense and military applications. The article highlights the potential

TLDR: VCs invested over $8.3 billion in Indian companies in Q2 of 2024. New sectors like space tech, semiconductors, deep tech, and manufacturing are gaining interest. Venture capital funds are starting to

TLDR: State Farm, Aflac, and Gallagher are focusing on de-risking their startup investments in the insurtech sector. Carriers stress the importance of communication and collaboration with startups to drive success. State Farm

TLDR: Sentient, an AI-crypto startup, raised $85 million in seed funding, attracting top VCs. The team behind Sentient, led by Sandeep Nailwal and distinguished engineers, impressed investors with their vision of building