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Clip Secures $100 Million

The funding round values Clip in line with its 2021 Series D valuation, demonstrating continued investor confidence in the company's...

June 24, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Venture Capital

SoftBank’s Son Prioritizes AI Investments Over Shareholder Returns

Masayoshi Son aims to create artificial superintelligence, downplaying buyback demands and hinting at potential privatization.

June 24, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Venture Capital

Zendesk launches investment fund for AI startups

Focusing on companies enhancing customer and employee experiences. Announces investments in PolyAI and unitQ.

June 20, 2024

Brazil Venture Capital
Abseed Raises $30m To Invest In Early-stage B2b Saas Startups In Latin America

ABSeed Raises $30M to Invest in Early-Stage B2B SaaS Startups in Latin America

Anchored by existing shareholders, the new fund aims to prioritize software with additional monetization layers.

May 16, 2024

Social Impact Venture Capital
Norrsken Vc Secures €320 Million For Second Impact Fund

Norrsken VC Secures €320 Million for Second Impact Fund

Europe’s largest early-stage generalist impact fund, Norrsken VC Fund II closed fund, exceeding its target by €70 million.

May 14, 2024

Venture Capital
Softbank Achieves Profitability For Second Consecutive Quarter

SoftBank Achieves Profitability for Second Consecutive Quarter

Earnings boost from AI and semiconductors; Vision Fund reports unexpected losses despite gains

May 13, 2024

Venture Capital
Softbank Achieves Profitability For Second Consecutive Quarter

SoftBank Pivots Strategy, Sells Vision Fund Assets to Focus on AI, Chips

Masayoshi Son diverts from venture capital, targets strategic semiconductor and AI investments after divesting nearly US$29 billion in assets.

May 10, 2024

Venture Capital
Norrsken22 Invests $205 Million In Africa's Growing Fintech Sector

Norrsken22 Invests $205 million in Africa’s Growing Fintech Sector

Lexi Novitske expects a rebound beyond pre-2020 levels despite a dip in 2023.

May 2, 2024

Venture Capital
Broota Launches Third Fund To Support 15 High-impact Startups

Broota Launches Third Fund to Support 15 High-Impact Startups

aims to lower entry barriers, targeting a broader investor demographic with reduced minimum investment amounts.

April 30, 2024

Spain Venture Capital
All Iron Launches New Firm To Raise €30m And Complete Its Startup Fund

All Iron launches new firm to raise €30M and complete its startup fund

Venture capital manager creates Acurio Ventures III to complement its third vehicle and reach €150M target

April 9, 2024