Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Idaho has seen a significant increase in venture funding, making it a hub for innovative concepts and start-ups. The state’s favorable economy, with a real GDP growth rate of 7%, has

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TLDR: Mondelēz has launched a corporate VC called SnackFutures Ventures to focus on future acquisitions. The goal is to invest in growth-stage companies aligned with Mondelēz’s categories and markets. Article Summary: Mondelēz

TLDR: Canadian VC fundraising in 2023 was the lowest since 2019, with only $1.72 billion raised by VC funds. US and international investors contributed over 50% of the total amount raised, with

TLDR: Capital continues to flow to Ukrainian-staffed startups, with most founders being expats. Ukrainian founders tend to headquarter their ventures outside the country, even though their employees are mostly based in Ukraine.

TLDR: Venture capital is showing interest in AI and blockchain startups Total crypto and blockchain-focused VC funding in 2023 was $5.75 billion Venture capital firms are displaying renewed interest in AI and

Article Summary TLDR: Portuguese technology company UpHill secured €7 million in Series A funding. Investors include Explorer, Redstone, EnjoyVenture, Brighteye Ventures, Maze, Caixa Capital, and Grupo Luz Saúde. UpHill, a Lisbon-based technology

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

TLDR: Uxlink, a Web3 social platform in Singapore, received an investment from OKX Ventures along with other venture capital firms. The amount of the deal was not disclosed, and the funds will

TLDR: European start-ups are turning to complex convertible debt deals as venture funding dries up. This trend allows companies to raise cash quickly without lowering public valuations, but it also poses risks