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🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 15/02 Y Combinator's latest Request for Startups (RFS) focuses on spatial computing, climate tech, and AI applications, with an emphasis on healthcare, defence technology, and manufacturing solutions. Earlybird Venture Capital, Closed its second healthcare-focused fund at €173 million, prioritizing investments in European health tech startups, including medical devices, diagnostics solutions, R&D tools, and biopharma. Startup Fundraising 💰 Artie (San Francisco) - Database Replication startup, closed $3.3M Seed round led by Exponent Founders Capital. KTrust (Tel Aviv) - Security startup, raised $5.4M in seed funding led by Awz Ventures. BlueAlliance (Cincinnati) - MSP collective, received an undisclosed investment from Prairie Capital. Architect Financial Tech (Chicago) - Derivatives brokerage, raised $12M in funding led by BlockTower Capital and Tioga Capital, LLC. Roam (Kenya) - EV startup, raised $24M in Series A, including $10M debt commitment from U.S. DFC. Diraq (Sydney) - Quantum computing startup, raised $15M in Series A-2 funding led by Quantonation. Hippo Harvest (San Francisco) - CEA startup, raised $21M in Series B led by Standard Investments. Overworld - Remote-first game studio, raised $10M in Seed funding led by Hashed. Rasa (San Francisco) - Conversational AI platform, closed $30M Series C led by StepStone Group and PayPal Ventures. Civic Roundtable (Boston) - Government collaboration platform, raised $5M in Seed funding led by General Catalyst. cPacket (Milpitas) - Intelligent observability platform, raised $67M in Debt and Equity funding. IPSecure (San Francisco) - Buy Box brand protection, raised second multi seven-figure round led by Manhattan Venture Partners. BOLD (Bogotà) - Fintech, raised $50M in Series C led by General Atlantic. Latigo Biotherapeutics (Thousand Oaks) - Biotech, raised $135M in Series A led by Westlake Village BioPartners® BioPartners. Newcells Biotech Ltd Biotech (Newcastle) - 3D models, raised $2.35M with participation from North East Venture Fund and others. Spacegoods (London) - Wellness brand, raised £2.5M in Seed funding led by Five Seasons Ventures. Parlay (Alexandria) - Small business loan readiness platform, raised $1.3M in Pre-Seed funding led by Fenway Summer. AreteiaTx Therapeutics (Chapel Hill) - Biotech, raised an additional $75M in Series A led by Viking Global Investors and Marshall Wace. 📰 Want to receive daily updates on #startups, #venturecapital and #tech . Subscribed to Venture Daily Digest Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR #startups #business #venturecapital #startupnews

🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 19/02 Alphabet's venture arm, CapitalG, has managed $7 billion in assets since 2013, focusing on AI and cybersecurity investments ranging from $50 million to $200 million per company. Sequoia Capital reportedly urges former partner Michael Moritz to step down from his personal board position at buy-now-pay-later company Klarna, with partner Matthew Miller seeking shareholder support for the move. 💰 Startup Fundraising New Zealand-based food tech company Miruku raises $5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Motion Capital. Conversational AI platform Rasa secures $30 million in Series C round co-led by StepStone Group Capital and PayPal Ventures. Toronto-based data analytics provider Helika raises $8 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital. Amsterdam-based construction tech startup Monumental raises $25 million round led by Plural and Hummingbird Ventures. NYC-based workforce relocation company Pivt raises undisclosed funding with participation from Randi Zuckerberg and others. Denver-based Dapple Security raises $2.3 million in Pre-Seed funding led by First In. NYC-based BioNeex secures $500,000 in Seed funding led by former executives at Pfizer and Amgen. London-based cyber risk management provider KYND raises undisclosed funding with participation from Verisk and BGF. San Francisco-based tech-enabled vacation rental platform Overmoon raises $80 million in Equity and Debt funding. San Francisco-based Flower Labs raises $20 million in Series A funding for federated and decentralized AI adoption. NYC-based generative AI company Rogo raises $7 million in Seed funding led by AlleyCorp. Toronto-based Armilla AI secures $4.5 million in Seed funding led by Mistral Venture Partners. Sunnyvale-based Kairos Aerospace raises $52 million to detect methane leaks for oil and gas companies. Beijing-based Orienspace raises $83.5 million in Series B round for building and launching rockets. 📰 Want to receive daily updates on startups, venture capital and tech. Subscribed to Venture Daily Digest Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR #startups #business #venturecapital #startupnews

I saw this on Twitter post and I agree 100%. (Looks left and right) 🤫 I’m onto something. 😄 ————————————————————————— 🇺🇸 DEAR FUTURE PRESIDENT🔑 Revolutionizing Innovation: A Bold Plan to Invest in Startups and Build the Cities of Tomorrow 1/3 🧵 **Introduction** Imagine a future where the United States ignites a new era of innovation and prosperity by reinvesting the profits from successful startups into more startups, expanding successful ventures, and supporting impactful businesses and non-profits. This vision can become a reality through a strategic initiative focused on fostering innovation and improving the quality of life for all residents. Here's how we can turn this visionary plan into a transformative force for the nation. --- **The Blueprint for Innovation Investment** **1. Pre-Seed Stage: Fueling Early Ideas** - **Investment Amount**: $250,000 per startup - **Number of Startups**: 2,000 - **Total Investment**: $500 million By providing $250,000 to 2,000 startups at the pre-seed stage, we ignite the spark of innovation, giving entrepreneurs the necessary resources to develop groundbreaking ideas. **2. Seed Stage: Scaling Promising Ventures** - **Investment Amount**: $2 million per startup - **Number of Startups**: 2,000 - **Total Investment**: $4 billion When startups achieve $50,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR), they receive $2 million in seed funding to scale their operations and refine their products. This stage ensures that promising ventures have the financial backing to grow. **3. Series A Stage: Accelerating Growth** - **Investment Amount**: $8 million per startup - **Number of Startups**: 2,000 - **Total Investment**: $16 billion Upon reaching $200,000 in MRR, startups receive $8 million to propel their growth and expand their market reach. This substantial investment supports the development of companies poised to become industry leaders. --- **Reinvesting Profits: Creating a Cycle of Innovation** The plan doesn't stop at initial investments. By reinvesting the $11 billion in annual profits from successful startups, we can exponentially grow our innovation ecosystem. Here's how: **Expanding Startup Investments:** - **$5 billion annually**: Funding for 20,000 startups at $250,000 each for pre-seed - **$2 billion annually**: Additional funding for 1,000 startups at $2 million each for seed - **$1 billion annually**: Further support for 125 startups at $8 million each for Series A **Supporting Successful and Impactful Ventures:** Go to tinormous on Twitter for the full picture.

🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 22/02 Keystone Capital: closes Fund III at $630M, targeting North American businesses in five sectors. Ibex Investors, LLC: Denver-based firm closes fourth Israel-focused fund, Ibex Israel VC II LP, with $106M, featuring diverse limited partners. ------ 🚀 Want to receive daily updates on startup fundraising, venture capital and tech direct to your inbox? Subscribed to the Venture Daily Digest Newsletter for free: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR ----- Startup Fundraising 💰 Moonshot AI: A Chinese startup specializing in large language models for handling long text inputs raises over $1 billion in Series B funding, valuing the company at $2.5 billion, with major investors including Alibaba and HongShan. PermitFlow: California-based company streamlining construction permitting processes secures $31 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins. Elektra Health: NYC-based digital health platform empowering women navigating menopause journey raises $3.3 million in new financing, led by UPMC Enterprises. Faddom: Israeli startup assisting companies in mapping and visualizing infrastructure raises $12 million in Series A funding led by Viola Ventures and NFX. Medical Microinstruments, Inc.: Italy-based robotics company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes raises $110 million in Series C funding, led by Fidelity Management, LLC & Research Company. Ventiva: Fremont, CA-based company specializing in active cooling solutions for electronic devices raises $10 million in Series C funding. Insamo: Berkeley, CA-based biotech company advancing membrane-permeable cyclic peptides raises $12 million in Seed funding with participation from Playground Global and others. Orkes: Cupertino, CA-based provider of a distributed systems platform secures $20 million in funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. Empowerly: San Francisco, CA-based data-driven education technology company raises $15 million in funding led by Conductive Ventures. Novity: San Carlos, CA-based provider of predictive maintenance AI for process industries raises $7.8 million in funding led by WERU INVESTMENT. HealthSnap: Miami, FL-based remote patient monitoring solution provider raises $25 million in Series B funding, led by Sands Capital. Qloo: NYC-based cultural AI company secures $25 million in Series C funding led by AI Ventures. Citrea: Rollup enhancing Bitcoin blockspace with zero knowledge technology raises $2.7 million in seed funding led by Galaxy. Blackbird Health: Pittsburgh, PA-based youth mental health provider backed by neuroscience and technology raises $17 million in Series A funding. BRIA: Tel Aviv-based responsible visual generative AI platform raises $24 million in Series A funding. . #statups #businessnews #venturecapital #funding #businessnews #founders

🚀 "Don't miss the pulse of the startup world! Stay ahead with Startup Headline." 🌍 🌐 GlobalBees, an e-commerce roll-up firm, secures $18M in debt funding from Avendus, marking its third round since 2021. Partnering with D2C entrepreneurs, they scale brands globally, focusing on a revenue range of $1-20M. 🚀💰 📱 controlZ, a premium renewed smartphone brand, secures $3M in seed funding co-led by 9 Unicorn and Venture Catalysts. The investment, comprising debt and equity, will enhance automation and establish advanced testing labs for OEM-level quality assurance. Founded by Yug Bhatia, ControlZ specializes in component-level renewal, offering consumers fresh experiences in the pre-owned device market. 🌟💡 🤖 Torus Robotics Pvt Ltd, a deep-tech startup, secures $470K in seed funding led by TNIFMC, part of TNESSF. Funds will accelerate R&D, expedite the market transition of technologies, and support innovation and growth. 🚀💡 💸 Cashinvoice, a Mumbai-based supply chain financing platform. Cashinvoice raises $3.4M in Series A funding. Pravega Ventures, HDFC Bank, and Accion Venture Lab join the investment, highlighting confidence in Cashinvoice's growth potential. 📈💼 🛵 OTO Two-wheeler EV finance platform OTO secures $10M led by GMO Venture Partners. Prime Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, and 9Unicorns funds also join, accelerating OTO's vision for sustainable mobility finance. 🌍🔋 💻 Rupyz Backed by $1.2M Investment, integrated SaaS platform Rupyz secures $1.2M in seed funding led by Merak Ventures. Reinforcing Rupyz's commitment to providing robust technological solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. 🚀💻 🏡 Keus Smart Home Drives Forward, smart home automation firm Keus secures $12M in funding, led by OAKS Asset Management. Funds will support new experience centers in major cities and expansion into tier I and II cities. Keus aims to redefine smart living experiences. 🌐🏠 🧬 Algorithmic Biologics, deep-tech startup AlgoBio secures $2.5M in pre-series A led by Bharat Innovation Fund (BIF) with Axilor Ventures. Building on earlier funding from Axilor Lab in 2022. AlgoBio will strengthen its product pipeline, sales team, and global presence. 🚀🔬 #AlgoBio #DeeptechInnovation #PreSeriesA #funding #GlobalBees #AvendusInvestment #EcommerceGrowth #ControlZ #SeedFunding #SmartphoneInnovation #TorusRobotics #SeedFunding #DeepTechInnovation   #Rupyz #SaaSInnovation #TechInvestment #Cashinvoice #SeriesAFunding #SupplyChainFinance #Keus #SmartHomeTech #FundingNews #OTO #ElectricVehicleFinance #SustainableMobility #StartupInnovation #TechRevolution #FutureForward

🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 17/04 Microsoft Invest $1.5 billion in G42, a leading UAE-based AI company. Three former senior executives (Tom Ochinero, Achal Upadhyaya, and Spencer Hemphill, ) from SpaceX and Sequoia are teaming up to launch a new venture capital firm called Interlagos Capital. ------- Get the most important startup funding, venture capital & tech news. Join 13,000+ early adopters staying ahead of the curve, for free: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR -------- 💰 Startup Fundraising News BreachRx (SF, CA): Closed $6.5M seed funding led by SYN Ventures with Overline participating. Evergreen Theragnostics (Springfield, NJ): Raised $26M with Petrichor and LIFTT as backers. Rippling (HR tech startup): Raising $200M in Series F funding potentially valuing at $13.4B, with Founders Fund investing up to $310M. Take2 AI (NYC): Raised $3M seed funding led by Reach Capital & SemperVirens, with participation from Techstars and HR leaders. Loft Labs (SF, CA): Raised $24M Series A led by Khosla Ventures with Fusion Fund, Surface Ventures, and others participating. MeduLance (New Delhi, India): Raised $3M Series A led by Alkemi Growth Capital with Dexter Capital Advisors, Aman Gupta, and Namita Thapar participating. Upstage (San Jose, CA): Raised $72M Series B with SK Networks, KT, and others as backers. Somite Therapeutics (Boston, MA): Raised $5.3M Pre-Seed led by TechAviv, with Next Coast Ventures, Trust Ventures, and others participating. Cynomi (Tel Aviv, Israel): Raised $20M led by Canaan, with Flint Capital, s16vc: Portfolio News & Jobs, and Aloniq among return investors. CarNow (Atlanta, GA): Received $40M loan from Runway Growth Capital. Snappy (NYC): Raised $25M Series D led by Qumra Capital with participation from 83NORTH, Saban Ventures, and others. VitusCare (Gurgaon, India): Raised $2.7M Series A led by Tomorrow Capital with 1Crowd, 3i Partners (Impact India Investment Partners), and angel investors participating. Rivos Inc. (Santa Clara, CA): Raised over $250M Series A-3 led by Matrix Capital Management Company, L.P. Management. Two Chairs (SF, CA): Closed $72M Series C financing led by Amplo with Fifth Down Capital participating. Bridge Bank provided debt financing. 👉 Get Daily Updates on the most important startups, VC and tech news for free: https://lnkd.in/eSNcwqVk . #startups #vc #news #business #technews #startup #funding #fundraising

UAE Tech Startup Fund Shortlists Bengaluru for Future Investments 💼🌟 Global Millennial Capital (GMCL), a UAE-based firm investing in global tech startups, is currently analyzing the Bengaluru market for investments through its Fund I and upcoming Fund II. “We believe we have a significant investment opportunity in Bengaluru for the next 10 to 12 years, which is our typical investment cycle,” said Andreea Danila, founder and general partner of GMCL. 📈 Successful Fund Closure In February this year, GMCL announced the close of its first fund at $20 million. Led by the Qatar-based Al Attiyah family office and supported by various Gulf-based and international investors, the fund has already invested in 15 startups. It plans to continue investing in IP-focused technology businesses over the next three years, aiming for divestment opportunities by 2026-27. Simultaneously, GMCL plans to launch Fund II in the next 18 months. 🎯 Focus on Innovation Hubs Established in 2021, GMCL focuses on technology businesses with access to leading academic institutions, incubators, accelerators, and corporate venture capital firms. The firm employs a research-driven model to enhance its deal-origination capability and automate the initial assessment of startup features. Bengaluru, with its strong track record of around 45 unicorns, is a key market for GMCL. The firm has had significant success and exposure in Silicon Valley, co-investing with prominent names like Khosla Ventures. Now, GMCL is expanding its focus to other global innovation hubs, including Bengaluru, Singapore, and Shanghai. 🧠 Investing in Advanced Technologies GMCL targets areas such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, blockchain technology, digital ledgers, decentralized finance, and cloud computing. Initially focused on North America, the firm now seeks to invest in Indian entrepreneurs, recognizing India's vast market potential, consumer growth, and skill set. 📊 Early and Long-Term Investments The firm invests from pre-seed to IPO stages, focusing on early-stage emerging technology hubs. GMCL also holds longer-term positions in its partnerships, supporting founders early in their journey and participating in later funding rounds as co-investors. 🇮🇳 Commitment to India GMCL views technology and intellectual property companies as the next generation of large public listed companies, with Bengaluru playing a crucial role. “For India, we are still early stage, but we are very committed to this geography,” Danila said. The firm is learning more about the market and building relationships with key stakeholders, encouraged by the supportive government ecosystem and impressive venture capital metrics. 🔗 Learn More About GMCL's Investment Strategy https://shorturl.at/ydrpf #TechInvestments #GlobalMillennialCapital #Bengaluru #InnovationHubs #VentureCapital #Startups

THE FUNDING SCHOOL - TFS : FUNDING BOARD up to 14th March 2024: March continues to be a month of dynamic funding in India's startup ecosystem. Join us in applauding the visionaries behind these transformative endeavors. Stay tuned for your weekly dive into the pulse of startup funding! 1. sugar.fit, a Bangalore-based health-tech startup has raised $21 million over two rounds of funding from MassMutual Ventures, B Capital , Curefit - house of cult, Endiya Partners and other investors. 2. Mufin Green Finance ,an electric vehicle (EV) financing platform that recently raised $5 million in debt funding, led by BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. 3. Specialty coffee company abCoffee raised $3.4 million in Series A funding, led by venture capital fund Nexus Venture Partners, and with participation from existing investor Tanglin Venture Partners. 4. Fiona Diamonds, an eco-friendly lab-grown diamond brand, raised Rs 6 crore ($7,23,759) in seed funding led by Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, an early-stage investment firm. Other participants in the round included AC Ventures, Anikarth Ventures, ECO BRILLIANCE and others. 5. Zeno Health, a Mumbai-based pharmacy startup, secured $25 million in Series C funding in March 2024, led by STIC Investments, a Korean private equity investor. 6.Education technology startup MyCaptain raised Rs 14 crore (around $1.7 million) from an undisclosed number of early-stage investors. The funding round included Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Ankur Capital, Piper Serica, and ⚡ SUPER CAPITAL ⚡ 7. Mokobara, an Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) luggage brand, has raised $24.1 million in funding over five rounds led by Peak XV Partners. Other investors in the round include Sauce.vc , Saama, and Aditya Birla Ventures. 8. Digantara, a Bengaluru-based space tech startup, raised $2 million in February 2024, bringing the total funding for its Series A stage to $12 million. The funding round was led by Aditya Birla Ventures and the SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Venture Capital (SVCL). 9. Zvolv, a SaaS startup that offers no-code automation solutions, has raised a total of $4.13 million .The investors include DE INCUBATOR PTE. LTD., SINGAPORE and Gemba Capital, and in February 2024, Zvolv raised Rs 16 crore from Silverneedle Ventures and existing investors. 10. Shadowfax, a logistics services startup, has raised over $280 million in funding over 10 rounds, including $100 million in its latest Series E funding round led by TPG NewQuest, with participation from existing investors like Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India), Flipkart, IFC - International Finance Corporation Finance Corporation & Others. #startup #startupfunding #venturecaptial #seedfunding #seedcapital #venturefunding #startupindia #startups #entrepreneurs

🚀 "Don't miss the pulse of the startup world! Stay ahead with Startup Headline." 🌍 🌐 GlobalBees, an e-commerce roll-up firm, secures $18M in debt funding from Avendus, marking its third round since 2021. Partnering with D2C entrepreneurs, they scale brands globally, focusing on a revenue range of $1-20M. 🚀💰 📱 controlZ, a premium renewed smartphone brand, secures $3M in seed funding co-led by 9 Unicorn and Venture Catalysts. The investment, comprising debt and equity, will enhance automation and establish advanced testing labs for OEM-level quality assurance. Founded by Yug Bhatia, ControlZ specializes in component-level renewal, offering consumers fresh experiences in the pre-owned device market. 🌟💡 🤖 Torus Robotics Pvt Ltd, a deep-tech startup, secures $470K in seed funding led by TNIFMC, part of TNESSF. Funds will accelerate R&D, expedite the market transition of technologies, and support innovation and growth. 🚀💡 💸 Cashinvoice, a Mumbai-based supply chain financing platform. Cashinvoice raises $3.4M in Series A funding. Pravega Ventures, HDFC Bank, and Accion Venture Lab join the investment, highlighting confidence in Cashinvoice's growth potential. 📈💼 🛵 OTO Two-wheeler EV finance platform OTO secures $10M led by GMO Venture Partners. Prime Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, and 9Unicorns funds also join, accelerating OTO's vision for sustainable mobility finance. 🌍🔋 💻 Rupyz Backed by $1.2M Investment, integrated SaaS platform Rupyz secures $1.2M in seed funding led by Merak Ventures. Reinforcing Rupyz's commitment to providing robust technological solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. 🚀💻 🏡 Keus Smart Home Drives Forward, smart home automation firm Keus secures $12M in funding, led by OAKS Asset Management. Funds will support new experience centers in major cities and expansion into tier I and II cities. Keus aims to redefine smart living experiences. 🌐🏠 🧬 Algorithmic Biologics, deep-tech startup AlgoBio secures $2.5M in pre-series A led by Bharat Innovation Fund (BIF) with Axilor Ventures. Building on earlier funding from Axilor Lab in 2022. AlgoBio will strengthen its product pipeline, sales team, and global presence. 🚀🔬 #AlgoBio #DeeptechInnovation #PreSeriesA Funding #GlobalBees #AvendusInvestment #EcommerceGrowth #ControlZ #SeedFunding #SmartphoneInnovation #TorusRobotics #SeedFunding #DeepTechInnovation   #Rupyz #SaaSInnovation #TechInvestment #Cashinvoice #SeriesAFunding #SupplyChainFinance #Keus #SmartHomeTech #FundingNews #OTO #ElectricVehicleFinance #SustainableMobility #StartupInnovation #TechRevolution #FutureForward

🗞️ Today's Startups & VC Updates - 11/03 AI Startup Layoff 40% Staff .... Inscribe, San Francisco-based platform works to detect fraud in areas like business underwriting, tenant screening and onboarding, has cut just under 40% of its staff, ------- Get the most important startup funding, venture capital & tech news. Join 10,000+ early adopters staying ahead of the curve, for free: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR -------- Startup Funding Updates 💰 Utila (Tel Aviv): Raised $11.5M in seed funding for its crypto asset handling platform, with backing from NFX, Wing VC, and others. Niko (Mexico City): Secured $3.3M in seed funding at a $16M post-money valuation for its solar installation services, led by Picus Capital and 468 Capital. Baanx Group Ltd (London): Raised $20M in Series A funding for its payment services, featuring support from Ledger, Tezos, Chiron, and British Business Bank. Pro Shop Group (New York): A media and commerce startup focused on golf, raised $19.25M in funding led by Powerhouse Capital. Neural Propulsion Systems, Inc. Systems (Pleasanton, CA): Secured $17.5M in Series B funding for its software-defined radar technology, with Cota Capital leading the round. Biobot Surgical (Singapore): Raised $24M in Series B funding for its robotic prostate biopsy and treatment solutions, led by Tony Tan. LAVA (Hong Kong): Secured $1M in funding for its blockchain technology addressing impermanent loss in liquidity pools. DocNow EHR (Bellevue, WA): Raised undisclosed seed funding for its electronic health record and wound care management solutions, led by Waterline Ventures. Theia Insights (Cambridge, England): AI-driven analyses provider raised $6.5M in a round led by Unusual Ventures. Velosio (Dublin, OH): Received an undisclosed investment from Court Square Capital Partners for its digital transformation services in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. CARiD (Cranbury, NJ): Raised $35M in funding as Fifth Star, Inc. acquired a majority stake in the e-commerce platform specializing in car parts and accessories. IO Research: Solana-based decentralized physical infrastructure network raised $30M in Series A funding, led by Hack VC. Vescent (Golden, CO): Quantum 2.0 technologies specialist raised $5M in Seed funding led by Corporate Fuel Advisors. VC Funding Updates Inspired Capital: Closed $330M for its third fund, reaching almost $900M AUM, emphasizing early-stage investments from "napkin to Series A." The Artemis Fund Fund: NY VC fund closed its $36M second fund, leading seed rounds for diverse founders in fintech, commerce, and care, with a portfolio of 20+ companies led by female founders, over 60% having Black, Latinx, or immigrant leadership. Get the most important startup funding, venture capital & tech news. Join 10,000+ early adopters staying ahead of the curve, for free: https://lnkd.in/dQuvt5xR . #startups #businessnews #funding #venturecapital