Adrian Johnson

TLDR European start-ups are turning to convertible debt deals to secure funding in the midst of a funding downturn. While this financial instrument offers a lifeline for cash-hungry companies, the growing complexity

Article Summary TLDR: – Cedar Capital marks the first close of a $30 million fintech fund – The fund will focus on banking technology, B2B fintech, insurance companies, NBFCs, and other financial

TLDR: Keyring Network, a company providing permissioning tools for financial service providers, raised $6M in funding led by gumi Cryptos Capital and Greenfield Capital. The company intends to use the funds to

TLDR: Keyring, a compliance platform, raised $6 million in VC funding to expand on-chain compliance for institutions. The company aims to help institutional investors interact with DeFi platforms in a compliant way.

TLDR: Equity financing is becoming scarcer and more expensive, leading startups to explore venture debt as an alternative. Venture debt allows companies to grow and minimize dilution, making it a viable option

TLDR: European start-ups are turning to complex convertible debt deals as venture funding dries up. The volume of convertible debt issued hit a record $2.5 billion in 2023. European venture capital-backed companies

TLDR: 2023 was a tough funding year, and 2024 is expected to be gradual for startups seeking funding. Startups can attract VC funding by focusing on data-driven approach, revenue validation, continuous learning,

TLDR: Just 0.7% of venture capital funding for AI software in the UK since 2010 has been invested in women-led startups. The Alan Turing Institute report recommends investors ringfence capital for women

TLDR: VC investor Bree Kirkham joins F5 Collective as chief commercial officer F5 Collective aims to close the gender funding gap and support female founders Article Summary: VC investor Bree Kirkham has

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