Adrian Johnson

TLDR: Four travel startups raised nearly $240 million this week, with Flyr raising the majority of that amount. Flyr secured $225 million in a series D round of funding, making it the

TLDR: Venture capitalist Adam Cochran explains that investors prefer ‘breakout trends’ over ‘moonshots’ due to pressure from limited partners. VC funds are skeptical of early-stage crypto investments despite the historical outperformance of

TLDR: Venture capital firms play a crucial role in driving innovation and economic growth for startups in India. They provide financial support, strategic guidance, and mentorship to help startups grow and scale.

Article Summary TLDR: Key Points: Venture capitalists are slowing down crypto investments for a nuanced reason Funding has slowed as VCs focus on “breakout trends” over “moonshots” In a recent thread, venture

Black Unicorn Factory: Redefining the Future of Venture Capital through Alternative Investing TLDR: Key Points: Black Unicorn Factory has funded over 150 businesses with $500 million using innovative financing strategies. They have

TLDR: Venture for America, a fellowship program matching recent graduates with startups, has suddenly closed its operations. The closure was due to economic challenges and shifting priorities, impacting six fellows in Kansas

TLDR: Weatherhead’s J.B. Silvers expresses skepticism about venture capital firm acquiring Summa Health Silvers doubts the profitability of the firm’s plan to bring in technology for efficiency Weatherhead School of Management’s J.B.

TLDR: Anduril Industries raised $1.5 billion for defense, setting a new record. Other big funding rounds included Groq, Abnormal Security, Flyr, IDRx, and more. The funding highlights of the week included Anduril

TLDR: The SEC has issued subpoenas to three crypto venture capital firms in an indication that the crackdown on cryptocurrencies is intensifying. The subpoenas asked for information on any token deal contracts

TLDR: Key Points: VC industry going through a rough patch, with investors reconsidering their future. Fundraising drying up, firms downsizing, and valuations stagnating or decreasing. In a recent article on Business Insider,