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TLDR: Era Ventures Launches $88 Million Fund Key Points: Era Ventures launched an $88 million fund focused on investing in business model innovations in the built world. The fund has garnered support

TLDR: A new study has found that regular exercise can help improve cognitive function in older adults. Researchers suggest that physical activity may play a key role in maintaining brain health as

TLDR: Catherine Gray is on a mission to empower women in venture capital and angel investing through her documentary “Show Her the Money.” Less than two percent of all venture capital funding

TLDR: Complete College America (CCA) released a report advocating for increased investment in digital infrastructure at HBCUs to enhance student success. HBCUs, which enroll 10% of all Black students and produce 20%

TLDR: Fawn Weaver built Uncle Nearest into a unicorn worth about $1.1 billion without relying on venture capital. She focused on finding a high-potential opportunity, developing a unicorn-building strategy, finding entrepreneur-smart capital,

TLDR: – Mavida Health was awarded “L’ATTITUDE Latino Start-Up of the Year” during the Match-Up 2024 program – Mavida Health offers specialized online therapy for women and resources for motherhood journey L’ATTITUDE

TLDR: Era Ventures has closed an $88 million inaugural investment fund, the largest first-time raise by a female-led proptech-focused venture capital firm. The firm plans to deploy the capital across multiple stages

TLDR: Pension funds are diversifying away from stocks and bonds into alternative assets like private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital. This shift is driven by the search for higher returns,

Article Summary TLDR: – Mercor founders, 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, have developed AI-powered software to vet and interview job candidates with a revenue run rate in the tens of millions and profitability. –

Article Summary TLDR: – Cybersecurity firm Huntress discovered a threat to users of Foundation Software in the construction industry. – Default credentials were used by affected companies, leaving them vulnerable to attack.