Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Paris-based Bioptimus emerges from stealth mode with €32M seed funding led by Sofinnova Partners. Bioptimus aims to build the first universal AI foundation model for biology to revolutionize scientific research and

TLDR: Key Points: PriyoShop raises USD 5 million in pre-Series A round Xalts acquires Contour Network to expand trade finance platform Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the

TLDR: Key Points: Generative AI funding declined by 55.3% in Q4 of 2023. Investors now seek differentiation and long-term market value in AI startups. Turning AI frenzy into fundraising strategy is essential

TLDR: Venture capital firms in Asia-Pacific are focusing on cryptocurrency issuance projects and Web3 startups. Major players like Foresight Ventures and NGC Ventures are leading this shift, with investments from Kasikornbank and

TLDR: European tech startups raised about 50% less funding in 2023 compared to 2021. Despite the drop, Europe’s startup scene is still above pre-pandemic levels. In a significant shift from the investment

TLDR: Topher Brewer has joined Grit Capital Partners as partner and chief operating officer. Grit Capital Partners focuses on investing in high-potential entrepreneurs disrupting industries with technology and data. Topher Brewer recently

TLDR: Maternity leave is a crucial period for adjustment and bonding, not a vacation. Many women have misconceptions about maternity leave, realizing its challenges only after experiencing it. Samira Shihab, a mother

TLDR: Climate-focused WovenEarth Ventures completes final close on Fund of Funds. LPs include Boston University, Northwestern University, The Pennsylvania State University, Mortenson Family Foundation, and MA Mortenson Companies. A climate-focused investment firm,

TLDR: German VC firm Earlybird has successfully closed a new healthcare fund. The LPs for this fund include British Patient Capital, Enterprise Ireland, and Barmer, a German public health insurer. German venture

TLDR: The beauty industry is not embracing tech and biotech innovations. The lack of support and awareness from media, conferences, and investors stifle innovation. Sindhya Valloppillil’s article discusses how the beauty industry’s