Zeko Labs Secures $3M Investment
TLDR: Zeko Labs, a blockchain company based in San Francisco, has raised $3M in funding. The funding round was led by UOB Venture Management, Signum Capital, and YBB Capital. Zeko Labs is
Halfway there: YL Ventures partner update on Oct 7
TLDR: Israeli high-tech sector showing signs of optimism despite recent challenges Sharon Seemann, a partner at YL Ventures, reflects on industry challenges, decisions, successes, and dreams Each spring, Jewish families worldwide sit
Diverse Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite in LA with VC Founder
TLDR: Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, organized Your First Million LIVE convening in LA. The event aimed to amplify voices and talents of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ communities in
Diverse Entrepreneurs & Investors Unite in LA with Venture Capital
TLDR: A venture capital fund founder in LA brought together diverse entrepreneurs and investors to amplify the voices and talent of women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ communities The convening aimed at
Decline in VC funding leaves late-stage startups struggling for support
TLDR: VC funding in the UK has dropped for the third consecutive quarter, with minimal rounds for later-stage companies. Venture capital investment reached £2.4bn in the first quarter of 2024, a 25%
Warnings from Tech Leaders: Capital-Gains Reforms Threaten Entrepreneurship
TLDR: Tech industry leaders are warning that Ottawa’s proposed capital-gains tax increase will hinder entrepreneurship and innovation. The changes could discourage founders and tech workers from starting companies and deter venture funding
SOSV Shatters Fundraising Record with Massive Deep Tech Investment
TLDR: SOSV raises largest deep tech fund, missing target Fundraise could close at over $400m but crashed in March 2023 SOSV, a leading deep tech venture capital firm, has recently raised its
Get ready for the upcoming ICO boom, it’s going to rock
TLDR: Key points: The ICO boom of 2018 was marked by fraud and reckless investments. A new ICO boom is on the horizon with increased scrutiny and better due diligence. The article
Andreessen Horowitz Crushes Fundraising Goals with $72 Billion Raised
TLDR: Andreessen Horowitz has raised $7.2 billion for several venture strategies. The funding will be allocated towards American Dynamism, Apps, Games, Infrastructure, and Growth. Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm, has announced
Securing $34 Million to Scale B2B Platform for Diverse Brands
Article Summary TLDR Fashion tech startup The Folklore, founded by Amira Rasool, secures $3.4 million in seed funding. The funds will be used to develop their B2B platform for diverse and marginalized