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In-Depth Insights 🔍
Exploring the Shift to Independent VC Models 🌱
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A Substack post discussing the growing trend of independent VC models and their impact on the venture ecosystem. [
Andreessen Horowitz and the Rise of “Venture Banks” 🏦
A look at Andreessen Horowitz's evolution into a "venture bank," its influence on VC strategy, and the implications for the ecosystem.
Does Slow and Steady Win the Race? 🐢🏃♂️
PitchBook analyzes the long-term implications of patience and consistency in venture capital investment strategies.
Big Venture Studio Research 2024 💡
Exploring the latest trends in venture studios and their growing influence in the startup ecosystem.The state of the AI Agents ecosystem 🤖
The tech, use cases, and economics, by Insight Partners
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Interesting Reports 📊
Why agents are the next frontier of Gen AI 🧐
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.

2024 - State of AI Report 🤖
Exploring AI advancements, challenges, and their implications across industries.
2025 US Venture Capital Outlook 📅
Insights into emerging trends, market dynamics, and predictions for US venture capital.Engagement: The key to Building a billion-dollar business 🌍
This insightful presentation from Greylock Partners highlights how engagement drives enduring multi-billion-dollar businesses.
Recently Launched Funds 💸
Kyocera’s Sustainability Fund launches to address global environmental challenges with a focus on sustainability and green technology
Almi Invest’s New €140M Fund will back innovative startups in deep tech and climate tech
AlleyCorp’s $250M Fund supports healthcare and technology startups with its first fund featuring external investors
Matt Miller’s New Fund follows his departure from Sequoia, focusing on venture opportunities
FT Partners Fund Expansion signals a growing focus on fintech and innovation sectors
BenchStrength Fund raises $62M to fuel early-stage startups across diverse sectors
Menlo Ventures’ $100M Anthology Fund collaborates with Anthropic to back cutting-edge AI startups
VC Jobs 💼
GTM Fund - VC Associate (Vancouver, Canada)
NZ Growth Capital Partners - Senior VC Analyst (Auckland, New Zealand)
EDBI - VC Internship (Singapore)
FTV Capital - VC Associate (New York City, NY)
Gateway Ventures - VC Analyst (Vienna, Austria)
Blackwood Ventures - VC Analyst (Copenhagen, Denmark)
NLC - VC Internship (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Headline - VC Analyst (Luxembourg)
PT1 Ventures - VC Principal (Berlin, Germany)
Voima Ventures - VC Internship (Helsinki, Finland)
CRB Health Tech - VC Analyst (Barcelona, Spain)
Hottest Deals 💥
Carbocode Raises €15M in Series C Funding
Biotech innovator Carbocode secures funding to expand its breakthrough carbohydrate-based solutions.Bolttech Raises Series C Funding
Insurance tech leader Bolttech secures further investment for its insurtech platform.SandboxAQ Secures Over $300M in Funding
Pioneering quantum technology firm SandboxAQ accelerates advancements in quantum and AI.Ottimo Pharma Raises Over $140M
The pharmaceutical company secures significant funding for innovative drug development.3Gen Consulting Receives $22M Investment
3Gen Consulting strengthens its healthcare management offerings with strategic investment.Lens Closes $31M Funding
Social graph innovator Lens raises funds to enhance decentralized connectivity solutions.Hostaway Receives $365M Strategic Growth Investment
The property management platform secures a significant growth investment to enhance its global reach.Orqa Raises €5.8M in Seed Funding
FPV tech startup Orqa secures seed funding to advance drone technology.Oura Raises $200M in Series D Funding
Wearable tech leader Oura secures funding to advance its health tracking technology.Fervo Energy Adds $255M in New Funding
Geothermal innovator Fervo Energy scales clean energy solutions.CloneOps AI Secures Seed Funding
AI-driven operations platform CloneOps launches with fresh seed funding.Remodel Health Raises Over $100M
The health tech platform secures significant funding for its personalized health benefits solutions.MindGard Raises $8M in Strategic Investment
Mental health innovation platform MindGard receives fresh investment to scale its solutions.Nuitee Raises $48M in Series A Funding
Travel tech disruptor Nuitee expands its global reach with new Series A funding.