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TLDR: Q*Bird, a communications security startup based in the Netherlands, raised €2.5M in funding. The funding round was led by QDNL Participations and Cottonwood Technology Fund, with participation from InnovationQuarter. Q*Bird, led

TLDR: Key Points: Venture capital investment in European startups reached $11.8 billion in Q1 2024. Investors are focusing on providing value beyond financial investment, including active engagement and mentorship. Article Summary: Venture

TLDR: Cathie Wood’s Ark Venture Fund has added xAI Corp., founded by Elon Musk, to its portfolio. The investment in xAI Corp. aligns with ARK Venture Fund’s focus on cutting-edge technology companies.

TLDR: Key Points: Aileen Lee believes that being a unicorn is still significant in the startup industry despite the changes since she first used the term in 2013. While the number of

TLDR: – The US-Morocco Venture Capital Forum highlighted strategic investments and partnerships between the two countries. – The event showcased opportunities for collaboration in various industries, including technology, healthcare, and renewable energy.

TLDR: Andreessen Horowitz, one of the largest venture capital firms, is opening its first office in Washington, D.C. They are subleasing 12,000 square feet near the White House and have a focus

TLDR: Conexus Credit Union and Conexus Venture Capital Inc. have launched a new venture capital fund called CVC Fund #2 to support Saskatchewan high-growth tech companies. The fund is starting with an

Article Summary TLDR: Key Points: Amplitude Ventures has closed $263 million for its second precision medicine venture fund. The fund enables investments in new precision medicine companies at the intersection of tech

TLDR: Vitalik Buterin highlights venture capitalists’ focus on high returns hindering AI progress. Buterin points out the difference in motivation between venture capitalists and AI project founders. Ethereum founder, Vitalik Buterin, has

TLDR: Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne founded NasaClip, a medical device to help nosebleed patients, with support from other Black women investors. Traditional funding options are limited for Black women, with only 2% of