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TLDR: NIA and AsiaBerlin have partnered to boost AI innovation and investment. The partnership aims to help Thai startups enter the European market with a focus on AI. The Ministry of Higher

TLDR: Xcimer Energy secured the largest funding round of the week at $100 million The funding landscape for startups has slowed down after a surge earlier in the year In a recent

TLDR: The Eleventh Circuit blocked a venture capital fund’s grant contest for Black women-owned businesses The contest was found to likely unlawfully discriminate based on race under Section 1981 The U.S. Court

TLDR: Key Points: A $300 million fund supported by TSMC and Kleiner Perkins is targeting manufacturing startups in the chip and robotics sectors. The fund aims to invest in companies amid the

TLDR: IDC Network and Arena Investors launch a $200M flexible capital arm, IDC Arena Credit Ventures. Black Wolf, a rideshare service with armed drivers, expands to Miami. Nancy Dahlberg reports on various

TLDR: Yida Gao, a young crypto VC, raised $200 million for his fund Shima but redirected portions of it to a secret overseas company without informing investors. Shima’s assets under management have

TLDR: AI deals are masking a downturn in the venture capital industry Emerging managers and smaller funds face tough prospects amidst the industry challenges AI funding deals may appear to paint a

TLDR: Canapi Ventures has raised 20% of its $750 million Fund II, focused on AI governance, cybersecurity, and climate technology. They have made investments in companies like Dynamo AI and Island to

TLDR: The Eleventh Circuit blocked a venture capital fund’s grant contest for black women-owned businesses The contest was found to likely unlawfully discriminate based on race under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 The

TLDR: U.S. startups are severing ties with Chinese investors in anticipation of stricter foreign ownership regulations by U.S. authorities. This trend is driven by concerns over growing scrutiny from Washington and escalating