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What unites industry expertise, effective communication, honesty, and passion? Our clear choice to invest in fresh ideas led by people who have these traits🤝 Read our Co-Founder and General Partner Den Dmytrenko 🏁🇺🇦’s piece for Maddyness. Den details the diverse range of industries in which we invest, and discusses what the future of venture capital looks like. 🔗https://lnkd.in/es4MhYPg #Tech #Startups #Founders #Portfolio #VC #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

🌟The Creator Economy is thriving, thanks to visionary venture capital firms and their founders, who are at the forefront of innovation and investment. Here's a closer look at the top VC firms and the brilliant minds behind them, driving growth in the Creator Economy: - Charles River Ventures: Founded by Dave A. Salvant, Rick Burnes, and Songe Laron, CRV has been a key player in tech with significant investments in Zendesk, Twitter, and Ring. - Seedcamp: Reshma Sohoni and Carlos Eduardo Espinal MBE started Seedcamp, Europe's startup fund, backing Hopin, Wise, and Revolut. - Union Square Ventures: Fred Wilson and Brad Burnham's firm focuses on internet technology, with notable investments in Coinbase and Cloudflare. QED Investors: With founders Caribou Honig, Frank Rotman, and Nigel Morris, QED specializes in fintech across the globe. - Forerunner Ventures: Kirsten Green's Forerunner Ventures zeroes in on consumer needs, backing companies like Studio and A-Frame. - Creandum: Creandum, led by Staffan Helgesson, supports European tech founders in various sectors, including the Creator Economy. - Kalaari Capital: Vani Kola and Rajesh Raju founded Kalaari Capital, an early-stage tech VC in India, investing across multiple industries. - Notion Capital: Stephen Chandler's Notion VC invests in SaaS and cloud companies, supporting the growth of innovative platforms. - Chicago Ventures: Stuart Larkins launched Chicago Ventures, focusing on overlooked founding teams in diverse sectors. - Connect Ventures: Founded by Pietro Bezza and Sitar Teli, Connect Ventures invests in tech companies from seed to series A stages. For entrepreneurs in the Creator Economy seeking inspiration, resources, or investment, these VC firms and their founders represent a wealth of opportunities. 🔗 Full article with the rest of the companies on the list here: https://lnkd.in/g3nHjYxU #VentureCapital #CreatorEconomy #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupFunding #startups

Forerunner Ventures just closed a $500M fund, doubling down on consumer tech at a time when many VCs have pulled back. With nearly $3B in historical AUM, FV recently led rounds into AI-driven startups like Daydream, Pie, and Mindtrip, Inc., building on their success with popular brands (and exited investments) such as Glossier, Inc. and Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club. Kristen Green said it best: “Today’s consumers expect more—better quality, personalization, and smarter solutions." Are we on the verge of the next big wave in consumer tech? Let me know your thoughts. #Consumer #VentureCapital #AI #Startups #Innovation https://lnkd.in/g7Db7UhU

Venture capitalist and podcaster, Harry Stebbings, has closed a $400 million fund for his firm, 20VC, which focuses on backing startups in Europe. Stebbings aims to use his media influence and connections to bring attention to the potential in the European tech market. Key takeaways: Despite the tough climate for founders, there is still money available for investing, with the pot growing bigger. U.S. limited partners are interested in investing in European startups, with a majority of the backers in this fund being from the U.S. 20VC has a unique selling point in bringing operational experience to its investments, as well as sub-funds run by experienced operators. Counter arguments: The uneven math of the venture capital market, where 1% of companies make 90% of the gains, may discourage risk-taking and failure in Europe. The IPO market is still relatively quiet, and some of 20VC's investments may still be pointing towards the U.S. market. #venturecapital #vc #venture #startups

It’s been a year since we officially launched the fund, and I am beyond thrilled to share that GrowthCap Ventures has been featured in Outlook Money! In the fast-paced world of startups, choosing the right venture capital partner can make all the difference. At GrowthCap Ventures, we’re not just about providing capital to founders—we’re about empowering early-stage startups in 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 with strategic guidance, mentorship, and invaluable industry connections. We’re proud to be an 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱, working hand-in-hand with our portfolio companies to ensure their success. Our goal is to support 10-12 early-stage companies through this maiden fund, helping them scale with not just money but a full spectrum of support. This coverage includes insights from our LPs and founders on what sets GCV apart and how we are building an operator fund from the ground up. This journey wouldn't be possible without our incredible backers who bring a wealth of experience and industry access to enrich our portfolio companies. To our amazing team— Jenny Mehta, Sakshi Vora, Jash Shah, our investee 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and everyone who has been part of this journey—thank you for believing in our vision. Together, we’re navigating the startup seas with seasoned expertise, creating and scaling the next generation of innovators. If you're building something exciting, we would love to hear about it! Reach out to us and let’s explore how GrowthCap can help it grow. Here's to building the future, one startup at a time! Link to the full article - https://lnkd.in/d3zwer7T Ravi Shankar, Kapil Garg, Shankar Vailaya, Jayant Kumar, Dr Ritesh Jain, Beerud Sheth, Gaurav Bhojak, Naresh Naik, Ankur Jain, CFA Sanjit Nagarkatti, Pankaj Poddar, Deepak Sharma, Ram Naresh, Gaurav Duggal Mohit Jalan #GrowthCapVentures #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #Fintech #SaaS #Deeptech #Innovation #Mentorship #StrategicGuidance

Winter is coming... 🔥 but we’re getting ready to bring the heat with the Vestbee Winter Pitch! 🚀 Startups from across Europe, this is your chance to connect with top investors, pitch your innovative ideas, and secure the funding to fuel your growth.   👉 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3NppWU1 If you’re a European startup raising or planning to raise pre-seed, seed, or Series A funding, here’s what you can gain: 🔹 a chance of investment from Vestbee SPV and our VC Partners; 🔹 an opportunity to pitch to top global investors like Molten Ventures, Eleven Ventures, Alantra, OTB Ventures, Flyer One Ventures, Flashpoint Venture Capital, 500 Emerging Europe, Superangel.io, 7percent Ventures, Elevator Ventures, BrightCap Ventures, FIRSTPICK, Partech, LAUNCHub Ventures, Finch Capital, VentureFriends, Truffle Capital, Metis Ventures, Lead Ventures, PKO Bank Polski, Radix Ventures, and more! 🔹 tailored investor introductions delivered directly to your inbox; 🔹 business tools, startup credits, media coverage, and more! Pitch to a wide range of VCs and business angels, and gain visibility for your startup. ⏰Learn more and apply before the 26th November: https://bit.ly/3NppWU1 Meet some of our partners:  Molten, Alantra, Eleven, Metis, Flashpoint, Elevator Ventures, Flyer One Ventures, Otb, KAYA VC, Logo Ventures, Level2 Ventures, Huawei, OXO Ventures, QNBEYOND Ventures, 7percent Ventures, Montis Capital , BrightCap Ventures, Firstpick, Partech, LaunchHub, Finch Capital, Venture Friends, Truffle Capital, 500 Emerging Europe, PKO.VC, Lead Ventures, SATUS Starter VC, Movens Capital, Day One, Sunfish Partners, 212, J&T Ventures, PortfoLion Capital Partners, Presto Ventures ... #VestbeeWinterPitch #Startups #Challenge #Vestbee #EuropeStartups #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Innovation

Early-stage venture capital firm 8i Ventures, which has backed startups like slice, Easebuzz and BBetter, has announced the second edition of its pre-seed funding programme ‘Origami’, to support early-stage founders👇 The firm’s first edition, launched in March, received over 500 applications and resulted in investments in three startups totaling INR 50.69 Cr ($600K) – Cautio, a fleet dashcam and video telematics platform; Cobalt, which provides native integrations for B2B software services; and one startup that remains in stealth mode. “We filter incoming applications based on whether they fit our team, product, and insight criteria. Once those three are in place, we meet the founders directly or via Zoom to better understand if they can deliver on their plans,” Vishwanath V, General Partner at 8i Ventures, told Inc42. The programme promises a streamlined process with initial responses within a week, term sheets in two weeks, and deal closure within four weeks. To read the in-depth article, click here: https://shorturl.at/1DJRX #venturecapital #startup

🕚Here a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from 2023. 💸’In October 2023 Paris-based Id4 ventures secured €16M for its new fund backed by prominent global family offices.’ 🌍European startups. 💡 ‘Supporting founders developing global companies in technologies such as #climatetech #healthtech, computer vision, and #AI. The fund aims to provide initial investments ranging from €200K to €500K at the pre-seed and seed stages.’ 💭 “At Id4 Ventures, we are committed to supporting the European early-stage ecosystem via three key verticals; our direct investment fund, our early-stage centric fund-of-funds, and co-investment vehicles exclusively available to our investors.” - Herve Cuviliez, co-founder of Id4 Ventures. 📈’Founded in 2017, the firm has a portfolio comprising of more than 50 startups and over 20 funds, with more than €100M invested into the early-stage European ecosystem.’ 🗞️Vishal Singh Silicon Canals - European Technology News https://lnkd.in/eTeYpvip 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Maya Ghayad I Herve Cuviliez I Ivan Petrovic I Raymond Cheaib, I Emmanuelle TKACZ I Team Id4 ventures … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #paris #europe

The seed-stage investing scene right now is really exciting. As venture capitalists invest in innovative ideas earlier than ever, we're seeing a shift that prioritizes potential over traditional metrics. This wave of excitement is great for startups because it gives them a chance to get funding while their ideas are still developing. While venture capital is exciting, due diligence and seeing a path to growth is key to success. I haven't heard sarcastic references to "Irrational Exuberance" from the dot-com era in quite a while now! History may need to repeat itself to teach a new generation. #VentureCapital #Startups #Investing