Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Mads Pedersen, a 23-year-old partner at Figment Capital, challenges the notion that age is a barrier in venture capitalism. His digital background and youth provide advantages in connecting with tech startups.

TLDR: PayPal Ventures leads Gynger’s $20 million Series A funding round, with participation from other venture capital firms. Gynger aims to transform its embedded financing platform into a full-scale payments solution for

TLDR: Sony Ventures plans to seek international investors for its next fund, expanding to Europe and Africa The corporate venture unit aims to focus on content as well as tech in its

TLDR: Globacap, a private markets technology firm, is expanding into the private credit space this year. Private markets are growing more rapidly than public markets, presenting significant opportunities for investors. Globacap, a

TLDR: Venture capital investment in the travel industry hit its lowest level in a decade in 2023, but is expected to increase in 2024. Airbnb will display the total price before taxes

TLDR: Key Points The restaurant industry is evolving rapidly due to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and economic pressures. Innovative financing and investment models are essential for restaurants to navigate this dynamic

TLDR: V3V Ventures invests $1.35 million in Directly.xyz and Eatr.com to advance blockchain in real estate and AI in nutritional planning. Directly.xyz aims to improve efficiency and transparency in the real estate

TLDR: Natura &Co has launched a corporate venture capital fund called Natura Ventures in partnership with Vox Capital. The fund, initially endowed with R$50 million, will focus on investing in start-ups in

TLDR: China’s top executive body announced new policy measures to support venture capital and fast-track IPO approvals. Investors are hopeful for increased IPO processing speed and exit channels for venture capital. The

TLDR: – Female entrepreneurs in the UK are on the rise, with over 140,000 all-female founded companies launched in 2022. – Women face challenges in accessing finance for high-growth businesses, receiving only