Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Paymob raised $22 million in a Series B extension round to expand in Egypt and GCC countries. The funding will help Paymob capitalize on momentum in established markets and accelerate its

TLDR: Atlanta VC fund agrees to shut down black-only grant contest after split Eleventh Circuit panel found it may violate federal discrimination laws. Article Summary: An Atlanta-based venture capital fund that operated

TLDR: Belgian biotech company Ion Beam Applications SA’s joint venture PanTera raised €93 million in venture capital funding. The funding round was oversubscribed and led by global investor EQT. Ion Beam Applications

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TLDR: Venture capital funding for crypto startups has seen a significant drop, raising questions about their future trajectory. Market volatility, wild price swings, and speculation are major challenges for the crypto industry,

TLDR: Five startups selected for Rutland’s first-ever venture-backed accelerator program. Program designed to set a path for startups to pursue investment opportunities. Five companies have been selected to participate in a national

TLDR: Fearless Fund settles a discrimination lawsuit by closing a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs. The settlement follows a court ruling that the grant program may violate anti-discrimination laws. A conservative

TLDR: Venture capital firms often warehouse investments in portfolio companies before the initial close of a new fund to begin creating a diversified portfolio. SEC guidance outlines who can make these warehoused

TLDR: – Fearless Fund is shutting down its Strivers Grant program after a lawsuit by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER). – The program was initially sponsored by Mastercard to provide

TLDR: Walter GAM has acquired a minority stake in Canadian early-stage venture capital firm, Brightspark. This partnership will allow Brightspark to expand its reach and grow its portfolio. Key points: Walter GAM