Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Ark Labs raises $2.5 million in pre-seed funding round led by Tim Draper. The startup aims to simplify Bitcoin payments for everyday use through the Ark protocol. Ark Labs, a Bitcoin

TLDR: FutureMed Ventures KZ, a Kazakh-American venture fund, aims to position Kazakhstan as a destination for clinical trials. The fund invests in brain tissue regeneration technology for severe ischemic strokes and plans

TLDR: Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is emerging as the next big trend in venture capital, offering hardware solutions on a subscription basis. Israel is emerging as a key player in the

TLDR: VC Neil Mehta is acquiring properties on San Francisco’s Fillmore Street. He plans to create an innovative dining and shopping experience by launching a “Y Combinator for restaurants.” Neil Mehta, a

TLDR: Climate tech funding declined in Q2 2024, with fewer large deals and no new unicorns. Top venture capital climate companies like SOSV, Global Brain, Lowercarbon Capital, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures are

TLDR: Key Points: Colorful Capital, focusing on LGBTQIA+-identifying founders, is stopping attempts to raise a fund. The firm faced challenges in raising funds, with only four investments made since its launch. Colorful

TLDR: Piva Capital has added Larson to its investment team. Larson previously led the environmental impact due diligence team for TPG Rise Climate. Piva Capital, a venture capital firm, has announced the

TLDR: ARK Venture Fund invests in Gatik AI, a company specializing in autonomous truck fleet for short-haul logistics. Investment shows growing interest in autonomy and commercial applications in the tech sector. ARK

TLDR: Pack Ventures is targeting $30 million for their sophomore fund More than 50 investors have already committed to the second fund Pack Ventures has announced plans to raise $30 million for

TLDR: Depot, a software developer platform, has secured a $4.1 million seed round led by Felicis. The funding will be used to further develop Depot’s platform and expand its reach within the