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Ron Miller from TechCrunch has hit it out of the park in his latest article covering Loft, vCluster, and our $24M Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures. "Investors have traditionally liked startups built on top of popular open source projects because they provide a ready top-of-sales funnel. But such startups must come up with a way to monetize that popularity. Loft Labs has done both." Since we released the open source version of the product, #vCluster, in 2021, it has surpassed 40 million image pulls which suggests that a lot of people are interested in this concept and we released vCluster Pro to monetize the idea in a novel way. Link to the full article in the comment below. #kubernetes #platformengineering #Growth #Innovation #SeriesAFunding #DevPod #gpu #gpus #ai #genai

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We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone for our client H/L Ventures: the successful close of their $24M CityRock Venture Partners Fund II! 🚀💼 H/L Ventures' early-stage venture capital fund has successfully closed at $24 million, continuing their mission to support and actively engage with Seed and Series A startups at the intersection of growth, impact, and diversity. The fund will focus on critical areas such as climate change, healthcare, fintech, infrastructure, and the future of work, with a strong emphasis on backing underrepresented founders. H/L Ventures exemplifies the growing trend of VCs prioritizing not just financial returns but also social and environmental impact. We’re eager to see this fund drive meaningful change and support the next generation of visionary founders. Learn more about CityRock Fund II: https://lnkd.in/dKEbQzgJ cc: Oliver Libby, Galina Ozgur #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting #FundingNews #SeriesA #SeedFinanciing #HLVentures

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Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. Here’s the startup funding recap for 7/29/24: 1. Cowboy Clean Fuels, led by Ryan Waddington, has raised approximately $13 million in Series B funding round. 2. Star Catcher, led by Andrew Rush, has raised a $12.25 million Seed funding round. 3. Mytra, led by Chris Walti, has raised a $78 million Series B funding round. 4. Micropep Technologies, led by Thomas LAURENT, has raised a $29 million Series B funding round. 5. Sojo Industries, led by Barak Bar-Cohen, has raised a $10 million Series A funding round. 6. Code Metal, led by Peter Morales, has raised a $16.5 million Seed funding round. 7. TigerBeetle, led by Joran Greef, has raised a $24 million Series A funding round. 8. DocketAI, led by Arjun Pillai, has raised a $15 million Series A funding round. 9. Lakera, led by David Haber, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round. 10. Splight, led by Thomas Vadora, has raised a $12 million Seed funding round. 11. SirenOpt, led by Jared O'Leary, has raised a $6.6 million Seed funding round. 12. Uplimit, led by Julia Stiglitz, has raised an $11 million Series A funding round. 13. Momentum.io, led by Santiago Suarez Ordoñez, has raised a $13 million Series A funding round. 14. rift, led by Fil Twarowski, has raised a $5 million seed funding round. Watch our Google NotebookLM podcast summary on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eE-pDcCr To get more detail on each featured startup in this and our other weekly recaps, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg2Sk8aA #startups #startuplife #startupstory #startupfunding #startuptips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #marketing #sales #technology #tech #fundraising #venturecapital #venturecapitalist #investors #founder #recruiting #hiring #career #jobhunt #jobsearch #kraigward #bearhugrecruiting #cowboycleanfuels #starcatcher #mytra #micropep #sojoindustries #codemetal #tigerbeetle #docketai #lakera #splight #sirenopt #uplimit #momentum #rift

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Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. Here’s the startup funding recap for 11/4/24: 1. LuxWall, Inc., led by Scott Thomsen, has raised a $51 million Series B funding round. 2. Third Wave Automation, led by Arshan Poursohi, has raised a $27 million Series C funding round. 3. Matter Intelligence, led by Vishnu Sridhar, has raised a $12 million Seed funding round. 4. Bifrost AI, led by Charles Wong, has raised an $8 million Series A funding round. 5. CREW Carbon, led by Joachim Katchinoff, has raised a $5.3 million Seed funding round. 6. Avina (YC S22), led by Ron Fisher, has raised a $3.2 million Seed funding round. 7. Latii, led by Santiago Bueno, has raised a $5 million Seed funding round. 8. Andium, led by Jory S., has raised a $21.7 million Series B funding round. 9. Spot AI, led by Rish Gupta, has raised $31 million in equity funding. 10. Decart, led by Dean Leitersdorf, has raised a $21 million Seed funding round. Watch our Google NotebookLM podcast summary on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/e-sfe44R To get more detail on each featured startup in this and our other weekly recaps, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg2Sk8aA #startups #startuplife #startupstory #startupfunding #startuptips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #marketing #sales #technology #tech #fundraising #venturecapital #venturecapitalist #investors #founder #recruiting #hiring #career #jobhunt #jobsearch #kraigward #bearhugrecruiting #luxwall #thirdwave #matter #bitfrost #crewcarbon #avina #latii #andium #spotai #decart

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Are investor SFR purchases rebounding? Redfin's analysis shows a modest gain in investor purchases in Q2 (see chart). In about two dozen conversations with folks in the industry over the past two weeks, it's starting to feel to me like folks are getting back to work on acquisitions, though perhaps I'm overly optimistic since I'm hoping to see that. How does the market feel to you? Are we at that point? Or is this just the market bouncing around at the bottom of the volume curve? #SFR #realestate

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🚀 Scaling New Heights: Cribl's Strategic Growth 🚀 In a remarkable stride within the competitive market of data infrastructure, San Francisco-based startup Cribl has recently clinched a substantial $319 million in its latest Series E funding. This momentous investment spearheaded by GV (Alphabet’s venture arm) pushes Cribl to a towering valuation of $3.5 billion. 🌟 🔍 Here's Why This Matters for Startups and Small Businesses: 🔹 Innovation and Expansion: Cribl's trajectory illuminates the potent impact of innovative solutions in data management amidst an ever-expanding corporate data environment. 🔹 Significant Growth Potential: With the company boasting an impressive portfolio including 25% of the Fortune 500, the journey reflects significant growth potential and scalability that startups can aspire to. 🔹 Strategic Partnerships: The involvement of heavyweight investors like GV and others underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in accelerating business growth. Key Takeaways: - 🌐 Adapting advanced data solutions is crucial in leveraging the voluminous data generated today. - 📈 Embrace growth by seeking impactful investments and forming strategic partnerships. - 🚀 Aim for scalability by continuously innovating and expanding your solution offerings. Stay updated, engage with current trends, and continuously seek to innovate. The path Cribl is carving out highlights the robust possibilities within tech and data management sectors. For a deeper dive into Cribl’s funding news: https://lnkd.in/gQhmrYUK #DataManagement #StartupGrowth #Innovation This post was generated by an AI. Please contact us for more information.

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OpenSky Ventures isn't your typical venture capital fund. We are a strategic partnership that combines the expertise of Josh Resnick, founder of Sugarfina USA LLC, and Josh Payne, founder of StackCommerce and Onward. Our $10 million fund is strategically focused on two verticals: 1. E-commerce Infrastructure (⅔ of our current portfolio) 2. Consumer Brands (⅓ of our current portfolio) What differentiates us in the VC landscape? We are not just investors; we're active operators in the industries we invest in. We understand the challenges you face because we have encountered them ourselves. Partnering with OpenSky grants you and your startup access to a robust network of connections, resources, and guidance that can move your business to new heights. As an OpenSky portfolio company, we will connect you with the most suitable SaaS solutions, provide data-driven strategic guidance, and offer unmatched growth support that can only come from fellow entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. If you are a founder ready to take your brand to the next level, it's time to connect with us. Let's build something incredible together.

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We are thrilled to announce that LD Talent has been featured as a resource for the portfolio companies of 1517! This is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our team in providing exceptional tech talent to growing businesses. A special shout-out goes to Danielle at 1517, who played an instrumental role in facilitating the listing of LD Talent as a recommended resource for 1517 companies. Our network has significantly expanded since the inception of this deal, and we continue to strive towards offering top-tier engineering skills to entrepreneurs and startups. As we celebrate this achievement, we want to thank our clients, whose valuable feedback continues to drive our growth and success. Here's what some of our clients have to say about our services: Our experience with LD Talent has been second to none. The level of expertise and professionalism within their network of engineers has been a game-changer for our business. Partnering with LD Talent has allowed us to scale our development efforts efficiently and with confidence. For more insight into our journey with 1517 and other notable funds, visit our blog post detailing how LD Talent became a go-to resource for portfolio companies: https://lnkd.in/dmiadKDg #LDTalent #TechTalent #EngineeringExcellence #StartupGrowth #1517Fund #ClientTestimonials #ProfessionalNetwork #StartupResources #TechIndustry #Innovation #PartnershipSuccess

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📊⭐️ Get 100, a multifamily rental software startup has secured $5.2 million in pre-seed #funding. Besides this, the company also partnered strategically with CLEAR, a secure identity company, to launch the innovative Verified Renter Network. 📈 The investment came from MetaProp, Freestyle Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Contest Point, and a strategic coalition of top multifamily operators across the country. That marks the largest and most significant pre-seed raise in the history of the U.S. proptech space, and the company is effectively developing a sort of “TSA PreCheck” for rentals. 🤖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUABNsz7 Zach Aarons Caren Maio #tech #funding #news #proptech #investment #innovation #startup #technology

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What is South Park Commons, really? We're partnering with Lynx Collective for a deep dive on the ins and outs of SPC & the startup maze, get the inside scoop! Hear directly from SPC Partner Arian Agrawal & Principal Dylan Itzikowitz on their approaches to investing, why they're bullish on NYC tech, & why SPC is the home for world class builder exploration. Apply in the comments! S/o to Andrew Chang & Dorothy Chang!

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Yesterday, Underscore Partner Lily Lyman joined TechCrunch Early Stage to share tactical advice on how founders can effectively build relationships with the right investors. Importantly, she shares the nuance between the "nurture phase" and the "actively raising phase" of fundraising. Turns out fundraising has a lot of parallels to the 2000s romcom "He's Just Not That Into You" - So we were sure to have some fun drawing out the similarities! Explore the deck here by swiping right *pun intended*:

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How Has Investor Activity Shaped Phoenix's Housing Market Since 2019? We decided to take a look at Parcl Labs using our API. Investor acquisitions boomed through 2020, followed by a dramatic reversal to net dispositions; market remains in disposition phase. Peak Activity: Highest acquisitions in 2020Q4 (24,294); highest dispositions in 2021Q2 (17,419) Market Shift: Net acquisitions turned negative in 2021Q1, reaching -5,235 in 2021Q2 Volume Trend: Acquisitions down 77.0% from peak (2020Q4) to latest data (2024Q2) Recent Stability: Consistent net dispositions since 2021Q1, averaging -2,516 per quarter Total Impact: 286,480 properties acquired vs. 316,831 disposed (2019-2024Q2) #realestate #realestateinvesting #realestateinvestor #dataanalytics #singlefamilyrentals #housingmarket #sfr #housinginventory #datascience

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Are you having doubts about raising capital in today's market? 💡Join our friends at Philly Tech Entrepreneurs for an exclusive event featuring Josh Devon, an entrepreneur who secured millions from top VCs, and David Luk, a veteran investor turned "rescue capital" provider at Palm Venture Studios. They'll be dishing the REAL on fundraising: 📌Pros & Cons of raising from VCs, strategics, angels & more! 📌Unveiling lessons learned from their experiences. 📌Decoding the current market and its impact on fundraising. Open forum Q&A to follow - get your burning questions answered! Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZAciMfy

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Newest Real Estate AI Unicorn just raised $75 million. Sometimes these companies start out looking like just a chatbot or a text bot or email bot but It's really the systems behind the decisions that create the tremendous value. When everything is tied together and results in a better experience at 10x cheaper costs versus employee labor its usually a winner. Congrats to EliseAI #realestate #realestateai #proptech #ai https://lnkd.in/dTPJEFKZ

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Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. Here’s the startup funding recap for 8/26/24: 1. Trunk Tools, led by Sarah Buchner, has raised a $20 million Series A funding round. 2. Allstacks, led by Hersh Tapadia, has raised a $10 million Series A funding round. 3. Power to Hydrogen, led by Paul Matter, has raised over $18 million in funding, including $10 million as part of its Series A round.. 4. Fortera, led by Ryan Gilliam, has raised $85 million in a Series C funding round. 5. Eppo, led by Chetan Sharma, has raised $28 million in a Series B funding round. 6. Laser Isotope Separation Technologies (LIS Technologies Inc.), led by Christo Liebenberg, has closed an $11.88 million expanded seed funding round. 7. Opkey, led by Pankaj Goel, has raised $47 million in a Series B funding round. 8. Grid Status, led by Max Kanter, has raised $8 million in Seed funding round. 9. AstroForge, led by Matthew Gialich, has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round. 10. BeyondMath, led by Alan Patterson, has raised $8.5 million in Seed funding round. 11. Trace Machina, led by Marcus Eagan, has raised $4.7 million in Seed funding round. Watch our Google NotebookLM podcast summary on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/ex-VZQFq To get more detail on each featured startup in this and our other weekly recaps, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg2Sk8aA #startups #startuplife #startupstory #startupfunding #startuptips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #marketing #sales #technology #tech #fundraising #venturecapital #venturecapitalist #investors #founder #recruiting #hiring #career #jobhunt #jobsearch #kraigward #bearhugrecruiting #trunktools #allstacks #powertohydrogen #fortera #eppo #listechnologies #opkey #gridstatus #astroforge #beyondmath #tracemachina

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Every Monday, the team here at Bearhug Recruiting aggregates, researches, and publishes a recap of the prior week's fundraising activity within the early and growth-stage Environmental Technology & Enterprise Software startup ecosystem. Here’s the startup funding recap for 5/20/24: 1. Pepper, led by Bowie Cheung, has raised a $30 million Series B funding round. 2. Ndustrial, led by Jason M., has raised a $18.5 million Series B funding round. 3. Orange Charger, led by Nicholas Johnson, has raised a $6.5 million Seed funding round. 4. PayHOA, led by Michael Bollinger, has raised a $27.5M Series A funding round. 5. Laws of Motion, led by Carly Bigi, has raised a $5 million Seed funding round. 6. Bedrock Materials, led by Spencer Gore, has raised a $9 million Seed funding round. 7. Gamma, led by Grant Lee, has raised a $12 million Series A funding round. 8. GoodShip, led by Ryan Soskin, has raised a $8 million Series A funding round. 9. Voxel51, led by Brian Moore, has raised a $30 million Series B funding round. 10. AssetWatch®, led by Brian Graham, has raised a $38 million Series B funding round. Watch our Google NotebookLM podcast summary on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/e3wxeYit To get more detail on each featured startup in this and our other weekly recaps, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg2Sk8aA #startups #startuplife #startupstory #startupfunding #startuptips #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #marketing #sales #technology #tech #fundraising #venturecapital #venturecapitalist #investors #founder #recruiting #hiring #career #jobhunt #jobsearch #kraigward #bearhugrecruiting #pepper #ndustrial #orangecharger #payhoa #lawsofmotion #bedrockmaterials #gamma #goodship #voxel51 #assetwatch

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