Sequoia Eyes First India Deal with Vance, a Cross-Border Payments Startup
Sequoia is set to make its first investment in India and the Asia Pacific region since its split with former partners, backing Vance, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup.
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Africa's Tech Ecosystem Needs Strong Local Capital Market for Sustainable Growth, Says Venture Capitalist
Satoshi Shinada, Co-founder of Kepple Africa Ventures, shares insights on Africa's venture capital landscape, highlighting the need for a strong local capital market to drive sustainable growth.
Cleo Capital Launches Cybersecurity Accelerator to Combat Rising Threats
Cleo Capital announces a new cybersecurity accelerator, seeking pre-seed and seed companies worldwide, with a focus on consumer, defense, and dev tools and infrastructure.
Daphni Launches €100M Fund to Boost Diversity in French Startup Ecosystem
Daphni's Time4 fund aims to invest in French founders from diverse backgrounds and rural areas, addressing the lack of capital distribution in the country's startup ecosystem.
Dimension Capital Raises Oversubscribed $500 Million Fund, Defying Industry Trends
Dimension Capital, a two-year-old VC firm, announces a successful $500 million fundraise, bucking the trend of a challenging year for venture capital fundraising.
Elon Musk's Silicon Valley Allies Tapped for Trump's Transition Team
Silicon Valley venture capitalists, including Marc Andreessen and Joe Lonsdale, are being recruited to aid Elon Musk's advisory panel on government efficiency and crypto policy.
Fly Ventures Launches €80 Million Fund III to Focus on European Enterprise and Deep Tech Startups
Berlin-based VC Fly Ventures raises €80 million for its third fund, targeting seed-stage European startups in enterprise and deep tech, with a focus on technical founders and boutique firm operations.
Former NBA Player Omri Casspi Raises $60M for Swish Ventures, Focusing on Cybersecurity, Cloud, and AI
Omri Casspi, former NBA player, raises $60M for Swish Ventures, a new fund investing in early-stage cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI startups, with a focus on seasoned entrepreneurs.
Founders Fund Partner Brian Singerman Steps Back, Assumes Emeritus Role
Longtime Founders Fund partner Brian Singerman transitions to partner emeritus, citing work-life balance, after 16 years with the firm
