Explosive Growth of VC Investment in AI Tech Startups
TLDR: AI media generation startups saw a dramatic 90% increase in VC funding in the first quarter of this year. Big tech giants are making content generation a priority in their AI
Caleb Williams: Future Investor with 888 Midas
TLDR: Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams is interested in being an investor with 888 Midas 888 Midas plans to pursue private equity, venture capital, and real estate deals In a recent article on
Half of YC W24 Startups Funded with AI Technology
Article Summary TLDR: 50% of YC W24 companies are built with AI Funded companies include Leya, Greptile, YonedaLabs, Pythagora, and more Gené Teare reports on the winter 2024 Y Combinator batch, highlighting
Ability Biologics Secures $18 Million for Innovative Immunomodulators Development
Ability Biologics Seed Funding Summary TLDR: Ability Biologics has closed an $18 million seed funding extension led by Amplitude Ventures to develop highly targeted immunomodulators using generative AI. The company’s AbiLeap™ discovery
Marcy Ventures leads Kellogg Foundation’s $8 billion mission funding
TLDR: Kellogg Foundation’s $8 billion endowment is focused on mission-driven investments Marcy Ventures, co-founded by Jay-Z, received a $325 million investment from Kellogg In a joint interview, Marcy’s Jay Brown emphasized social
Unveiling UAE’s Lucrative Gambling Investment Potential with Ixia Capital
TLDR: New VC fund Ixia Capital is focusing on opportunities in the UAE for igaming companies. The fund is operated by gaming and financing veterans and aims to launch over 25 startups
Top tech investors back Waabi with $200M for autonomous trucks
TLDR: Key Points: Waabi, an autonomous trucking startup, has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round led by Uber and Khosla Ventures. New investors include Nvidia, Porsche, and Volvo’s venture
NATO Endorses 4 European Startups: Space, AI, Robots Revolutionized
TLDR: NATO has invested in European startups through its €1bn Innovation Fund to boost defense tech capabilities. The first startups to receive backing focus on AI, robotics, spacetech, and novel materials. NATO
Mastering Venture Debt: Key Strategies for Success
TLDR: Zack Ellison from Applied Real Intelligence discusses fundamental analysis in venture debt. The article emphasizes important aspects in lending to earlier-stage, high-growth companies. In his article on venture debt, Zack Ellison
Rising VC Battles: Genius Sports Earn-Out Controversy Unveiled
TLDR: Genius Sports acquired Spirable with earn-out incentives in place Dispute arose between Genius and Spirable executives over earn-out payments In 2021, Genius Sports acquired Spirable, a social media marketing company, with