Adrian Johnson

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TLDR: Chinese eVTOL developer Shanghai Volant Aviation Technology has secured $13m in Series A funding from Legend Capital to accelerate the development, production, and testing of three models of eVTOL aircraft. Shanghai

TLDR: In Q1 2024, the carbon and emissions technology sector received $2.7 billion in VC investments, the lowest since Q1 2021. The investments in 2023 totaled $17.7 billion across 1,133 deals, showcasing

TLDR: – Boston Oncology Arabia raised $35M to expand operations – El Kheta received $400,000 to revolutionize online education In the Middle East and African region, there were several venture funding activities

TLDR: Focal aims to change the fundraising model for founders and investors. They streamline the process by having founders pitch to multiple investors in one go. Focal, a startup looking to revolutionize

TLDR: Private equity investments in supply chain are expected to pick up in the second half of 2024. There is a focus on operational efficiencies and value creation, rather than trendy tech

TLDR: Traditional venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) have distinct objectives and investment approaches. NAventures, the corporate venture capital arm of National Bank of Canada, focuses on integrating innovative startups

TLDR: Understanding the differences between traditional venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) is key. National Bank of Canada’s CVC arm, NAventures, focuses on aligning investments with strategic goals. The article

TLDR: Suzuki Motor Corporation has formed an India-based impact-driven corporate venture capital arm called Next Bharat Ventures with a $40 million fund. The CVC unit is focusing on social impact startups in

TLDR: Biotech startup funding is challenging due to the extensive R&D and regulatory approvals required before generating revenue. The article explores various funding options, including bootstrapping, crowdfunding, government grants, angel investors, venture