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TLDR: Key Points: Generative AI funding declined by 55.3% in Q4 of 2023. Investors now seek differentiation and long-term market value in AI startups. Turning AI frenzy into fundraising strategy is essential

TLDR: Venture capital firms in Asia-Pacific are focusing on cryptocurrency issuance projects and Web3 startups. Major players like Foresight Ventures and NGC Ventures are leading this shift, with investments from Kasikornbank and

TLDR: European tech startups raised about 50% less funding in 2023 compared to 2021. Despite the drop, Europe’s startup scene is still above pre-pandemic levels. In a significant shift from the investment

TLDR: Topher Brewer has joined Grit Capital Partners as partner and chief operating officer. Grit Capital Partners focuses on investing in high-potential entrepreneurs disrupting industries with technology and data. Topher Brewer recently

TLDR: Maternity leave is a crucial period for adjustment and bonding, not a vacation. Many women have misconceptions about maternity leave, realizing its challenges only after experiencing it. Samira Shihab, a mother

TLDR: Climate-focused WovenEarth Ventures completes final close on Fund of Funds. LPs include Boston University, Northwestern University, The Pennsylvania State University, Mortenson Family Foundation, and MA Mortenson Companies. A climate-focused investment firm,

TLDR: German VC firm Earlybird has successfully closed a new healthcare fund. The LPs for this fund include British Patient Capital, Enterprise Ireland, and Barmer, a German public health insurer. German venture

TLDR: The beauty industry is not embracing tech and biotech innovations. The lack of support and awareness from media, conferences, and investors stifle innovation. Sindhya Valloppillil’s article discusses how the beauty industry’s

TLDR: Japan has revised a bill allowing venture capital firms to invest in crypto assets. This move aims to foster web3 expansion in Japan and facilitate crypto investment. Japan has taken steps

TL;DR: Japanese Cabinet approves expansion of VC investment into crypto and Web3 startups Local startups gain access to domestic funding, reducing reliance on foreign capital In a significant move aimed at fostering