Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Investment in AI start-ups surged to $24 billion in the second quarter of the year. Total start-up funding increased 16% sequentially to reach $79 billion in the same period. With artificial

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TLDR: Icelandic early-stage investor Frumtak Ventures closes its fourth fund, Frumtak IV, at $87 million. The fund will focus on B2B SaaS startups at the intersection of software, AI, and deeptech in

TLDR: Index Ventures raises $2.3B in new funds, allocating $800M to venture funds and $1.5B to a growth fund. The VC has backed 108 startups with $1B valuations, creating 200,000 jobs and

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TLDR: Zombie brands are plaguing the DTC world, causing fire sales and quiet closures. Many DTC startups are struggling to meet growth expectations and are facing tough decisions about their future. Zombie

TLDR: Connexa Capital closes its debut venture capital fund, surpassing its target with over $20 million in commitments. The fund invests in early-stage technology and software companies, with a focus on strong

TLDR: J2 Ventures has exceeded its target for its sophomore fund, with backers including JP Morgan, MetLife, and the New Mexico State Investment Council. The fund focuses on deep tech and defense

TLDR: Energy Impact Partners has hired Nomura Greentech founder Jeff McDermott. McDermott founded Greentech in 2009 and is known for developing it into a leading investment bank specializing in the energy transition.

TLDR: EdTech funding decline takes centerstage at Mastercard Foundation conference Key Points: Only 1.4% of Africa’s VC funding in 2023 went to EdTech startups. Investors are writing fewer checks for EdTech startups