Adrian Johnson

Article Summary TLDR: Venture funding to Black-founded U.S. startups dropped by 71% last year, greatly outpacing the overall decline in startup funding. Black-founded startups received less than 0.5% of the $140.4 billion

TLDR: Antler is expanding its Southeast Asia strategy with help from a local LP. They are partnering with a sovereign wealth fund to focus on digital technology in clean energy, healthcare, and

TLDR: In this article, it is reported that a new study has found a possible link between processed foods and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The research, conducted by a team

TLDR: Hub71 in Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem saw startups raise $1.5 billion in 2023. The region’s tech ecosystem focused on priority sectors and launched specialist ecosystems for Web3, digital assets, and

TLDR: Key Points: Wilmington-area startups are seeing investment in connected devices and life sciences. The “Coastal Corridor” is connecting Wilmington startups with resources in the Raleigh/Durham area. As the Wilmington innovation and

TLDR: Stockholm-based venture capital firm EQT closes EQT X fund at €22B, exceeding the €20B target. EQT X is one of the largest private equity funds ever raised, with investments from a

Article Summary TLDR: Key points: Embat, a Spanish fintech for real-time treasury management, raised €14.7 million in a Series A round led by Creandum. The funding will be used for international expansion

TLDR: Merak Ventures has invested USD 1.45 million in Farmtheory, an agri-food startup, to help them scale operations, expand their supply arm, enhance technological infrastructure, and strengthen their supply chain. Article Summary:

TLDR: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) plans to introduce Qatar’s inaugural venture capital (VC) Fund of Funds, an investment program aimed at fostering innovation in the country by allocating over $1 billion to

TLDR: How Do VCs Value Fintech Startups? Key Points: Indian fintech industry poised for significant growth, with the market size expected to reach $150 billion by 2025. Understanding VC valuation methods is