UK-Based KHP Ventures Launches £20 Million Fund to Accelerate Mental Health Startups
KHP Ventures raises £20 million fund to support mental health startups, addressing depression, anxiety, and psychosis, with Wellcome as anchor investor
Venture Capital
VC Jenny Fielding Sparks Debate on Founder Salaries and Operational Efficiency
Venture capitalist Jenny Fielding's social media post sparks conversation on founder salaries, executive assistants, and cash management in early-stage startups.
21-Year-Old VC Koko Xs Secures $17.5 Million for Solo Fund, Defying Industry Trends
Koko Xs, a 21-year-old math major, has raised $17.5 million for his first solo venture capital fund, bucking industry trends and securing backing from notable investors like Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon.
Databricks Nears Record-Breaking $9.5 Billion Funding Round at $60 Billion Valuation
Databricks is close to finalizing a massive $9.5 billion funding round, valuing the company at $60 billion, with Thrive Capital leading the deal and a potential secondary sale for employees.
G2 Venture Partners Aims to Raise $750 Million for Climate and Sustainability Startups
G2 Venture Partners targets $750 million for its third fund, a bullish sign for climate and sustainability startups despite cautious optimism from other investors.
Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton Steps Down, Firm Enters Strategic Partnership with 360 Venture Collective
Arlan Hamilton transitions to chairperson role, Backstage Capital partners with 360 Venture Collective to launch $200 million fund and support underestimated founders
Israeli Spyware Maker Paragon Acquired by US Private Equity Firm AE Industrial Partners for $500 Million
AE Industrial Partners acquires Israeli spyware maker Paragon, founded by former Israeli intelligence officers, in a deal worth up to $900 million, sparking concerns over government surveillance and data privacy.
Jay Z's Marcy Venture Partners Merges with Pendulum Opportunities to Form $900M MarcyPen Capital Partners
Jay Z's venture capital firm Marcy Venture Partners merges with Pendulum Opportunities to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, a new entity with $900 million in assets under management.
Penny Jar Capital Files to Raise Fund II, Expanding Venture Capital Reach
Penny Jar Capital, backed by NBA star Stephen Curry, files to raise Fund II and a separate entity, Fund II Collective, with no target amounts disclosed.