Adrian Johnson

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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TLDR: Main Sequence VC appoints Elaine Stead as principal Key points: Elaine Stead joins Main Sequence VC as principal, adding another woman to its ranks Main Sequence has several women in senior

TLDR: – Fintech Nation Fund (FNF) is a guest venture capital investor on the business reality show, The Big Spark, on CNA. – FNF aims to fund an outstanding startup from a

TLDR: Significant venture capital flowing into AI and blockchain integration. Startups like Utila and Sahara secure funding, showcasing potential in AI-blockchain. The fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology is attracting

TLDR: Latin American funds raised USD 2.1 billion for startups in 2023 Regional managers are now leading the funding surge in the ecosystem Summary: The Latin American startup ecosystem saw a significant

TLDR: Superlinked, a San Francisco-based company, has raised $9.5 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Index Ventures, with participation from Theory Ventures, 20Sales, Firestreak, and several tech executives.