Adrian Johnson

TLDR: AI and crypto are revolutionizing venture capital and finance. Decentralized platforms are changing how investments are made. Article Summary: The article explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency in

TLDR: Layer-2 scaling solutions for Ethereum are gaining popularity but are facing concerns about centralization and security flaws. VC founder Justin Boons criticizes Ethereum and its layer-2 platforms, endorsing Dash for prioritizing

TLDR: Lavca reports stable investment levels in Latin America, with over US$1.7bn invested in 217 deals during 1H24. The region has seen a shift towards local fund managers investing in startups. Lavca,

TLDR: Siddhi Capital has launched the FoodTech Scout Fund, investing in over 80 companies since 2020. The fund focuses on alternative protein, agtech, and food production in North America. Siddhi Capital, a

TLDR: – Mangomint, a salon software startup, raised $35M in Series B funding led by Altos Ventures and SaaStr Fund. – The company automates salon and spa operations and has seen significant

Article Summary TLDR: Key Points: An article discusses the importance of Unicorn-Entrepreneurs in building successful businesses and economic growth in local communities Four strategies are outlined for place-based programs to succeed in

TLDR: Taiwanese investments in Japanese tech ventures reach near 10-year high Forty-eight Japanese companies received investments from Taiwan in the first seven months of the year, the most since 2014 Investment from

TLDR: – Safe Superintelligence raised a massive $1 billion in funding for artificial intelligence – The top 10 funding rounds in the US for the week included biotech, battery, and developer tools

TLDR: – Rina Neoh from Ficus Capital discusses Shariah compliant venture capital and ESG Islamic framework – Shariah compliant funds focus on ethical investing and promoting social justice Rina Neoh, managing partner

TLDR: Crypto VC funding jumped 15% in August 2024 to $633 million. Venture capital investments in blockchain infrastructure are on the rise. Despite a sluggish summer in the crypto market, DeFiLlama data