Adrian Johnson

TLDR: TLcom Capital has closed its second Africa-focused technology fund, the TIDE Africa Fund II, at $154 million. This makes TLcom Capital the largest early-stage VC fund on the continent, empowering it

TLDR: India-based decarbonization platform Accacia raises $6.5 million in pre-Series A round led by Illuminate Financial. Accacia offers AI-enabled software as a service platform to help real estate asset managers track emissions

TLDR: Harikesh Pushpapathan promoted to partner at Stoic Venture Capital, a life sciences and deep tech VC. Stoic’s investments focus on university-led startups, with a particular emphasis on funding research and innovation.

TLDR: In a bullish market, everyone starts to think they are venture capitalists in the crypto world. Excitement and optimism drive novices to imagine themselves as savvy investors looking for the next

Article Summary TLDR: – Only 4% of venture capital funding in 2023 went to 100% female-founded businesses. – Female-led entities are seen as a missed opportunity by experts in the field. Just

TLDR: – Keiretsu Forum’s Mid-Atlantic, South-East, and Texas regions experienced only a 5% decline in investments in 2023, compared to the industry trend. – The regions maintained a strong commitment to funding

TLDR: TLcom, a venture capital firm, raised $154m for its second fund, TIDE Africa Fund II. The fund is focused on partnering with elite founders to tackle challenges in Africa’s critical sectors.

TLDR: Sofinnova Partners has promoted Gkelou and Baxter to partners after they joined the firm in 2017. The news was announced recently, showcasing the growth and development within the company. Sofinnova Partners,

TLDR: Givebutter, a nonprofit fundraising platform, raised $50M in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners’ BVP Forge. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate platform development. Givebutter offers a variety

TLDR: – The article discusses the impact of climate change on global food security and the challenges faced by farmers worldwide. – Experts warn that extreme weather events, diseases, and pests are