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TLDR: Southwest Airlines launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Venture Investment Business (SARV). Invests $30 million in SAF technology startup LanzaJet. Southwest Airlines has announced the establishment of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a

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TLDR: The number of family offices has tripled since 2019, creating a new rush among private equity firms, hedge funds, and venture capital firms for investments. Family offices worldwide now manage $6

TLDR: Female-founded companies accounted for 22.8% of 2023 total VC deal value Women have made progress in the startup ecosystem, receiving more capital in 2023 than in 2020 According to PitchBook’s 2023

TLDR: AI is being used to diversify VC funding by eliminating unconscious bias from decision-making processes. California has adopted a law requiring VC firms to collect diversity data from portfolio company founders.

TLDR: Impact-First Venture Fund for Mesoamerica Social Enterprises Key Points: Atta Impact Capital launched a fund for “missing middle” social enterprises in Mesoamerica, receiving $1 million in grants. The fund aims to

TLDR: Betr Holdings Inc. reaches a $375 million valuation after securing an additional $15 million in investments. The sports wagering startup is expanding market access for its Online Sportsbook product and has

TLDR Melissa Bradley, a DC venture capitalist, is featured in a new video series titled “Black in Tech 2024: A Dream Promised… and Deferred.” The video series aims to shed light on

TLDR: Kevin Randolph has been promoted to Principal at Blue Delta Capital Partners, a growth-stage venture capital firm focused on the U.S. federal government market. Some key points from the article include:

TLDR: Yamaha Motor Ventures manages three key funds with a total of US$300 million in assets under management. They have invested in 28 portfolio companies, primarily in North America, focusing on enabling