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📰 New Investment: #VentureCapital is gradually growing in #CentralAsia, but access to funding remains a challenge for #startups. To help close this financing gap, IFC - International Finance Corporation has invested $5 million in a new VC fund managed by Sturgeon Capital. This investment will support early-stage tech startups with a focus on #fintech, #B2B platforms, #agritech, #healthtech, and #edtech, and promote digital economies across the region.    📲 Read more about the investment in Sturgeon Capital's new fund: https://lnkd.in/g5W-3nxS 📻 Listen below to Sobhi Mahmassani from our IFC VC team as he shares more details on the investment. 🚀 This investment is part of #IFCStartupCatalyst program, which addresses funding gaps in underserved venture capital ecosystems by investing in incubators, accelerators, and seed funds focused on emerging markets. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gF8vXPtR IFC Asia Pacific Mohamed Gouled, Wiebke Schloemer, Hela Cheikhrouhou, Farid Fezoua, Germán Cufré, Mohamed Eissa, Hoi Ying So, Laurien Field, Sobhi Mahmassani, Kiyan Z.

Despite global economic challenges, a noticeable growing interest of international venture capital firms in the Middle East and North Africa (#MENA) region has been registered in 2024. This trend reflects the region’s rising appeal as a #startup hub, fueled by expanding #digital transformation and #government support. Key sectors attracting #investment include #fintech, #healthtech, and #logistics. This shift highlights MENA’s potential to become a significant player in the global startup ecosystem. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4y8fiSB

Tech report: Scotland 💡  Discover the full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKzK79J2 🔗      Sponsored by KPMG UK.   #report #Scotland #techhubs #investors #startups #innovation #subsectors #fintech #techinnovation #funding #softwaredevelopment #UKtech

The United States continues to dominate the global venture capital landscape, securing 54.7% of deal volume and 55% of total value in high-value VC investments during the first half of 2024. This underscores the US’s strong position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. China follows closely behind, with the two nations collectively accounting for over two-thirds of high-value VC investments globally. In H1 2024, the US witnessed 139 high-value VC deals totaling $32.9 billion, while China recorded 36 deals worth $11.6 billion. Other countries making significant strides in high-value VC investments include Germany, the UK, India, France, Canada, Sweden, Japan, and Israel, contributing to a dynamic global VC ecosystem. #VentureCapital #US #China #Investment #Startups #GlobalEconomy #Innovation #TechInvestment #VCFunding

Today is Europe Day! Goods, services, people and capital move freely throughout the territory of the EU. With the European Investment Bank (EIB), Tesi conveys growth capital into Finnish companies – through two co-investment programmes, with equal shares. Check out the portfolio companies below! 👇 #GrowthCapital #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #GrowthCompanies #Startups #EuropeanUnion #EuropeDay

#breakingnews #investmentfundrising #startupboosters GapMinder VC launches GapMinder Fund II, an investment vehicle with a target of €80 million, representing the largest VC with a primary focus on the Romanian tech start-up market. The new fund will target Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria. Lead investors include the European Investment Fund (EIF) - through InvestEU and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan - and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) – a first when EBRD invests in a fund launched by Romanian partners. 🚀Targeting B2B Seed and Late Seed stage start-ups. The fund will aim to invest first tickets up to €2.5 million, with significant follow-on capabilities. 🚀Strong focus on Fintech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise automation, and Data/Analytics 🚀The fund aims to develop a portfolio between 18 and 22 companies 🚀EIF invests through two programs: the European Program InvestEU, and The Recovery Equity Fund, part of The National Recovery and Resilience Plan co-financed by the EU via Next GenerationEU. Thank you, media masters & friends, for taking the story further! Many businesses will bloom because of this concerted effort! We’ll be here, echoes-ing😉! #grateful #together #gapminder #investmentfund #growth

Securing investment isn’t just about great ideas and teams—it also requires strong governance. A clean cap table, which details who owns what in the company, plays a crucial role in this. Here’s why it matters for investors: 📌 Investors value transparency. A clean cap table clearly shows who owns what percentage of the company, helping investors make informed decisions and trust that the startup manages its ownership structure well. 📌 A well-maintained cap table demonstrates professionalism and good governance. It reflects the startup’s commitment to transparency and disciplined management, reassuring investors about the startup’s ability to scale and handle complexities. 📌 During fundraising or acquisitions, a clean cap table simplifies due diligence. It provides accurate ownership details quickly, saving time for investors and enhancing the startup’s credibility by showing it handles business affairs responsibly. 📌 Investors look for startups that prioritize governance. A clean cap table not only attracts initial investment but also builds trust for long-term partnerships. It shows reliability and transparency, crucial for fostering investor confidence and support as the startup grows. While innovative ideas and market potential are key, a clean cap table quietly strengthens investor confidence. 👉 Kickstart that journey with a swift cap table clean up service at Raise. Visit raise.africa http://raise.africa/ or reach out to us at raise.africa/get-in-touch https://lnkd.in/dfSaJeiW or via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254799598541 #CorporateGovernance #CleanCapTables #CapTableCleanUp #LegalCompliance #Fundraising #EquityManagement #CapTableManagement #CapTableSoftware #CleanCapTable #ExitPlanning #CleanLegals #EquityOwnership #CapTables #Raise #Investors #AngelInvestors #RaisingRounds #AfricanStartups #Startups

China used to be the world's most dynamic and cut-throat market for corporate founders. But Covid-19 lockdowns, an anti-corruption campaign, tech crackdown and geopolitical tensions has caused money to dry up and investors with little hope of returning to the glory days of Chinese VC #china #venturecapital #chinabusiness #startup #business #venturecapitalist #companies Produced and edited by Paolo Pascual.

A nice article on Africa's biggest startup exits and how much they raised The debate continues over whether the #African #tech #ecosystem has lived up to expectations regarding exit outcomes (M&As and #IPOs) relative to the #venture #capital invested: over $20 billion. One perspective argues that the number of #exits doesn’t justify the capital infusion, while another emphasizes that even a few landmark exits are commendable given the ecosystem’s relative #youth. In #Africa, the number of M&A exits peaked at 44 in 2021, when the continent attracted nearly $6 billion in venture capital. However, in 2022, the number of exits dropped to 29, alongside a decrease in venture capital investment to over $3 billion. Despite these challenges, local investors remain #optimistic, saying that M&A activity will eventually pick up as founders and investors seek #liquidity in an increasingly tough #market.