Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Africa attracted $4.5 billion in venture capital and debt investments in 2023 across 603 deals. West Africa, particularly Nigeria, maintained its position as the most active region and country in terms

TLDR: Investors are rushing to put money into Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) before the tax year deadline closes. This surge in investment comes as individuals seek tax-efficient ways to invest in small,

TLDR: Golden Gate Ventures has promoted Angela Toy to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position. Toy will play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting the firm’s expansion initiatives. Golden

TLDR: Tech companies in Wales raised £112m in venture capital funding last year, an 8.7% increase from 2022, bucking the UK downturn. Majority of founders in Wales feel the availability of funding

TLDR: CalSTRS’ CIO discusses the impact of generative artificial intelligence on investment teams at NEXUS 2024. The Chief Investment Officer of CalSTRS, the second-largest pension in the US, shared his insights on

TLDR: HerdDogg Inc. has closed a successful venture equity fundraise to fuel growth and innovation in the beef and dairy industries. The fundraise was led by Serra Ventures and Wonder Fund North

TLDR: Vinod Khosla and Dave Friedberg discuss the challenges and opportunities in agrifoodtech funding. Khosla highlights the lack of economic viability in cell-based meats and the shift of “silly money” to AI

TLDR: British Patient Capital invested £111.4 million into 16 early-stage companies since August 2023. They are reducing the minimum size of funding from £30 million to £20 million. Article Summary British Patient

TLDR: Key Points: Africa’s venture-backed unicorns have faced challenges in maintaining their status, impacting customers, jobs, and the ecosystem. Venture capitalists investing in African startups need to prioritize profitability over rapid growth

TLDR: A crypto venture involves cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to create innovative solutions. Securing funding for a crypto venture can be challenging due to various factors. A crypto venture is a business