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Curious about how we're making waves in the venture capital world?🌪 Well, look no further than Roosh Co-Founder and General Partner Den Dmytrenko’s piece for Maddyness UK. Den details the diverse range of industries Roosh Ventures invests in — from SaaS to AI to fintech to gaming — Roosh Ventures’ present and future portfolio, and the four things we look for in our founders. 🤟Read all about this and Den’s six key trends for the future of VC in the article: https://lnkd.in/es4MhYPg #Tech #Startups #Founders #Portfolio #VC #AI #Trends

z21 Ventures has just announced the first close of its $40 million Fund II, securing $20 million from anchor investor WestBridge Capital! This significant milestone follows the successful deployment of their inaugural $5 million fund, which empowered 26 innovative startups earlier this year. With a strong focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, Fund II will target disruptive technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and healthcare. z21 Ventures emphasizes a community-first approach, involving leading operators and experts to mentor and support emerging founders. Co-founded by Raj Shekhar Singh and Abhinav Shashank in 2022, z21 Ventures is on a mission to empower the next wave of groundbreaking startups. With WestBridge Capital, a prominent US-India investment firm managing over $7 billion in assets, backing them, the future looks promising! Stay tuned for more updates as z21 Ventures continues to drive innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gKGnsv-3 #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #AI #Healthcare #DisruptiveTechnology #z21Ventures #WestBridgeCapital #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Power Players in Venture Capital Andreessen Horowitz, GV (Google Ventures), and Alumni Ventures dominated the US investment scene last month, showcasing their prowess in backing innovative startups. 🌟💡 🔥 Andreessen Horowitz Leads: With a staggering 15 deals, a16z maintained its lead, focusing on healthcare and biotech sectors with notable investments in Ambience Healthcare, BioAge Labs, and Freenome. Rumors of a $7 billion fund raise hint at more to come! 🌐 Alumni Ventures Rises: Increasing its deal count to 7, Alumni Ventures explored diverse sectors from AI to VR, backing promising startups like Ezra AI and StatusPRO, making waves in early cancer detection and virtual reality gaming. 🔍 GV (Google Ventures)'s Strategic Moves: GV, the investment arm of Alphabet, surged with 7 deals, including a significant investment in GLASS Imaging and a substantial Series A for AreteiaTx Therapeutics, showcasing its diverse portfolio strategy. 📈 Notable Mentions: Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners stood out with six deals each, while Kleiner Perkins, and Sands Capital Ventures led the pack in funding rounds. The Walt Disney Company made headlines with its mega-deal with Epic Games, reshaping the gaming landscape. 💥 Y Combinator's Impact: As the top incubator and accelerator with 15 deals, Y Combinator continues to drive innovation and fuel the startup ecosystem. ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of #investors?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   ▶ For inquiries and pitch decks please use this link https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting #Innovation #TechTrends #AndreessenHorowitz #GV #AlumniVentures #InvestmentStrategy #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #YCombinator #GrowthMarketing

Fly Ventures closes a $80 million fund to back technical founders Berlin-based #VC firm #FlyVentures has announced its third fund, raising €80 million to back technical founders across Europe at the seed stage. The firm, co-founded by Gabriel Matuschka and Fredrik Bergenlid, focuses on startups in enterprise and deep tech, investing €1–4 million in funding rounds ranging from €2–10 million. With partners distributed across Berlin, London, Paris, and Zurich, Fly Ventures maintains an equal-GP model to target Europe’s strongest tech hubs. Fly Ventures' new fund reflects a boutique approach, prioritizing high-potential technical innovations before they gain widespread attention. Approximately 45% of the firm’s investments have been in AI, with vertical applications and industrial tech making up 35%, and dev tools/infrastructure accounting for 20%. Notable portfolio companies include Inato, a clinical trials marketplace, GitGuardian, a cybersecurity startup, and Wayve, which recently raised $1.05 billion to advance autonomous driving. Fly Ventures’ deep technical expertise and regional focus have made it a standout player in the European VC landscape. The firm continues to emphasize cutting-edge industries like AI, materials science, and cybersecurity, building a portfolio that showcases the transformative potential of technical founders in shaping the future of innovation. The article on TechCrunch in the first comment.

Happy Holidays and 2 year anniversary of our newsletter ESO's Monthly Start-Up! Thank you to all our readers and shoutout to Mary Jane McCaghren, CFA and Jordan Long for leading the charge. Check out our December edition for year 2 of our "12 Days of Venture Capital"! #employeestockoptions #venturecapital #startups

Bek Ventures, previously known as Earlybird Digital East Fund, has launched a $250 million Fund III #Bek Ventures, formerly known as #Earlybird Digital East Fund, has launched its new $250 million Fund III, marking a major step in its journey by spinning off from the Earlybird family to operate independently. With a focus on early-stage investments in Central and Eastern European (CEE) startups, Bek Ventures aims to empower the next generation of European tech pioneers. Established initially under Berlin's Earlybird Ventures, the firm now rebrands with a solid track record of over $2.4 billion in returns and 38 investments, including notable unicorns like Romania’s UiPath and Bulgaria’s Payhawk. Founded by a seasoned team of venture capitalists, Bek Ventures operates out of key financial hubs, including London, New York, Luxembourg, and Istanbul. The firm is dedicated to continuous support, with 90% of its portfolio companies receiving a second round of investment. Managing Partner Mehmet Selcuk Atici underscores this commitment, highlighting Bek’s unique engagement model and its goal to help European founders successfully expand into the US market. Fund III will back 20 startups, with five already on board, including Zeta Labs, which develops Jace, an advanced AI web assistant, Proofs, a platform to streamline proof-of-concept apps, and Grand Games, a developer focused on immersive mobile games. Bek Ventures’ new fund has drawn a diverse global investor base, with contributions from Europe, the US, and Asia, including financial institutions, family offices, and successful entrepreneurs. The article on Vestbee in the first comment.

Despite the tight venture capital market, unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year. Read the full list here: https://tcrn.ch/3ysREeI #TechCrunch #technews #startups #founders

Despite the tight venture capital market, unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year. Read the full list here: https://tcrn.ch/3ysREeI #TechCrunch #technews #startups #founders

So far in 2024, 38 startups have reached #unicorn status, showing just how much potential there is in #tech and innovation. As we continue to witness the rise of disruptive businesses across industries, it’s clear that the startup ecosystem is stronger than ever. Whether you’re an #entrepreneur or an #investor, the #opportunities are endless! #Startups #Unicorns #Innovation #TechGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfBusiness #VC #Investing #xAi #cybersecurity #supplychain #fertility #apps #defense #fintech #defense

"Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. The list includes Elon Musk’s xAI, which is already valued at a staggering $24 billion, as well as a good number of other AI startups. But cybersecurity, health tech and fintech have also done well. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check back and see the powerhouses raising this year!  July: Aven — $1 billion Flo Health — $1 billion Altana Technologies — $1 billion Chainguard — $1.1 billion Harvey — $1.5 billion Saronic Technologies — $1 billion June: Huntress — $1.55 billion xAI — $24 billion BillionToOne — $1 billion May: Altruist — $1.5 billion Weka — $1.6 billion Farcaster — $1 billion Sigma Computing — $1.5 billion Humanity Protocol — $1 billion April: Cyera — $1.5 billion Monad Labs — $3 billion Nexamp — $1.5 billion Grow Therapy — $1.4 billion Cognition AI — $2 billion Xaira Therapeutics — $2.7 billion Flip — $1.19 billion March : io.net — $1 billion Perplexity — $1 billion Octane — $1.1 billion Celestial AI — $1.2 billion IntraBio — $1 billion Liquid Death — $1.4 billion February : Blink Health — $1.3 billion Ascend Elements — $1.6 billion Lambda — $1.5 billion  Figure — $2.6 billion Together AI — $1.25 billion January : ElevenLabs — $1 billion Quantinuum — $5.3 billion Zūm — $1.3 billion"... TechCrunch Fundraising "38 startups have become unicorns so far in 2024: Here’s the full list" Read & learn more