Adrian Johnson

“`html TLDR: Rasheed appointed as GP at Open Opportunity Fund Firm focuses on software companies founded by diverse entrepreneurs Open Opportunity Fund has announced the appointment of Rasheed as a General Partner.

TLDR: IFC is considering making a commitment to Indian healthcare VC Alkemi, which recently held a first close on about $50 million for its sophomore fund. Alkemi, founded by a McKinsey &

TLDR: Purpose Rounds are funding rounds for women, historically excluded, and impact founders utilizing Regulation CF and Regulation A. Interview with Purpose Rounds founder Mark Hubbard about the equitable investment strategies. Purpose

TLDR: Patron, an early-stage VC firm, raised $100 million for consumer startups in its second fund. Investors included Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon. The fund focuses on backing founders creating new experiences

TLDR: Stride Funding, now Clasp, has closed an oversubscribed venture round of more than $10 million led by Crosslink Capital. Clasp’s retention-driven recruitment platform aims to address workforce shortages, student debt, and

TLDR: Is venture capital funding for startups coming back? Key Points: Venture capital funding for startups slowed down in recent years due to higher interest rates and stock market volatility. Recent signs

TLDR: Dragonfly, a San Francisco-based VC firm, is raising $500 million for its fourth fund, with $250 million already raised. The new fund will focus on early-stage crypto projects and has recently

“`html TLDR: Dragonfly Capital raising $500 million for fourth investment fund focusing on early-stage projects in blockchain space. Firm has already secured $250 million and plans to close fundraising by first quarter

TLDR: Sháka Rasheed joins Open Opportunity Fund as General Partner to lead capital development and portfolio value creation. Open Opportunity Fund has invested $100 million in 75 Black- and Latino-led tech companies

TLDR: Social technology needs to prioritize respect, belonging, and cooperation. Current funding models hinder the development of prosocial technology. As our world becomes more complex, the need for social technology that promotes