Sequoia Investor Warns of Imminent Venture Capital Bubble Burst
Roelof Botha, a managing partner at Sequoia, cautions against the resurgence of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in venture capital deals, citing similarities to the 2021 market crash.
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General Catalyst Considers IPO, Paving the Way for Venture Firms
General Catalyst, a leading venture firm, is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO), sparking speculation about its potential impact on the industry.
General Catalyst Undergoes Significant Changes as Three Key Investors Depart
TechCrunch reports on the departures of three managing directors from General Catalyst, a firm shifting its focus beyond venture capital and considering an IPO.
Foundation Capital Raises $600 Million Eleventh Flagship Fund, Sticks to Seed Stage Investing
Foundation Capital announces a $600 million fund, 20% larger than its predecessor, crediting its revival to sticking to seed stage investing in emerging markets.
LoftyInc Capital Secures $43 Million for Third Fund, Targets Late-Seed and Series A Startups in Africa
LoftyInc Capital, a prominent investor in African startups, has raised $43 million for its third fund, focusing on late-seed and Series A investments across Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Francophone Africa.
Capria VC Invests in African Startups, Focusing on Fintech, Agtech, and Jobtech
Capria VC, a global venture firm, invests in African startups, focusing on fintech, agtech, and jobtech, with a unique model that backs startups and local fund managers.
Vento Launches €75 Million Fund to Back Italian Startup Founders Globally
Italian venture capital firm Vento launches its second fund, aiming to invest in 375 startups over five years, with a focus on supporting Italian founders at home and abroad.
African Investment Professionals Earn Less Than Global Counterparts Due to Smaller Assets
New report reveals significant salary gap between African investment professionals and their global counterparts, attributed to smaller assets under management.
Data Gap Hinders Africa's Venture Capital Ecosystem, Limiting Transparency Around Exit Decisions
A lack of accurate data is hindering Africa's venture capital ecosystem, leading to limited transparency around exit decisions and impacting startup fundraising and growth.