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Vigile Hoareau is a musician, cognitive psychologist and computer programmer. Jimmy Thomas is a multi-platinum rap producer who has worked with Tupac and Motown Records. Together,…
Peter Thiel-founded Valar Ventures has raised a $300 million fund, half the size of its last
The perception in Silicon Valley is that every investor would love to work with Peter Thiel. But the venture capital fundraising environment has become so difficult…
Farcaster, a crypto-based social network, raised $150 million with just 80,000 daily users
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social protocol founded by two Coinbase alumni, announced Tuesday that it has closed a $150 million fundraising round. Led by Paradigm, the platform…
It started with a sketch on a napkin. Now AirLoom Energy is raising $12.7 million in new funding, according to TechCrunch. The funding came from 21…
ETF Partners raises €284 million for climate startups that will be effective fast — not 20 years later
While many climate investors are focusing their efforts on innovative deep-tech solutions, Patrick Sheehan at ETF Partners has other ideas. “I have nothing against carbon capture…
Accion’s new $152.5 million fund will support financial institutions serving small businesses worldwide
Accion, a global nonprofit organization, announced Tuesday the launch of the Accion Digital Transformation Fund, a $152.5 million fund for major financial institutions, including microfinance that…
A Texas-based company that provides health insurance and benefits plans has disclosed a data breach that affected nearly 2.5 million people, some of whom had their…
Portuguese VC firm Shilling launches €50 million opportunity fund to support growth-stage startups
It seems like just yesterday (er, seven years ago!) that I started honing in on the rapid growth of Portugal’s burgeoning startup and investment scene. I…
White House proposes up to $120 million to fund expansion of Polar Semiconductor’s chip facility
The Biden administration announced Monday that Polar Semiconductor will receive up to $120 million in federal funds to expand its chip manufacturing facility in Minnesota. The…
Congratulations Win $10 Million for an AI Smart Wallet That Picks the Best Credit Card for Purchases
From clipping coupons from the newspaper to searching for a coupon code online, consumers are looking for benefits and perks when they shop. Glory is one…