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In-Depth Insights 🔍
AI to Upend the RFP Process?: Tom Tunguz discusses how AI is set to revolutionize the Request for Proposal (RFP) process by increasing efficiency and accuracy. 🤖
How to Write Cold Emails and DMs: Creator Economy provides a guide on crafting effective cold emails and DMs to connect with potential clients and partners. ✉️
AI Bubble: Revenue Missing: Axios explores the potential pitfalls of the AI bubble, highlighting the gap between AI hype and actual revenue generation. 📉
Elon Musk Will Discuss Tesla Investing $5 Billion in Private AI Company: Electrek reports on Elon Musk's plans for Tesla to invest heavily in a private AI company. 💸
X Faces Controversy Over Using User Data for Training Its AI: A look into the controversy surrounding X's use of user data for AI training. 🔍
What Are We Seeing as VCs This Summer?: Insights from VCs on the current trends and activities in the venture capital world this summer. 🌞
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Interesting Reports 📊
AI GTM Strategy Report: HubSpot's comprehensive guide on go-to-market strategies for AI startups. 📊
Signals Spotlight 2024: UNDP's report highlighting key trends and signals shaping the future of development. 🌍
Venture Pulse Q2 2024: KPMG's analysis of venture capital investment trends and market dynamics for Q2 2024. 📈
Recently Launched Funds 💸
H/L Ventures closes CityRock Venture Partners Fund II at $24 million to invest in early-stage startups.
LEAD Sports and Health Tech Partners launches LEAD ONE to support sports and health tech innovation.
Healthworx announces partners for its accelerator program to support health tech startups.
Orange Grove Bio and University of Chicago team up to accelerate biotech innovation and commercialization.
Hottest Deals 💥
Harvey secures $100 million in Series C funding to expand its healthcare solutions.
Kestra Medical Technologies raises $196 million in funding to enhance its medical device offerings.
Pearl secures $58 million in funding to advance its AI-powered dental care solutions.
Autobahn Therapeutics completes $100 million in Series C financing to develop its therapeutic treatments.
Imperative Care holds initial closing of Series E financing for up to $150 million to expand its stroke care solutions.
Canva acquires Leonardo AI to boost its generative AI efforts, enhancing its design platform with advanced AI capabilities.
VC Jobs 💼
VC Associate @ Emil Capital Partners (Greenwich, CT): Responsible for sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies.
VC Manager @ Celestica (Remote): Manages venture capital investments and supports the portfolio with strategic guidance.
VC Director @ Empire State Development (Albany, NY): Leads the venture capital program, overseeing investments and driving economic growth in the region.
VC Director @ Pivotal Ventures (Seattle, WA): Directs investment strategies and manages the portfolio to foster innovation and impact.
VC Associate @ Point 72 Ventures (New York City, NY): Works closely with the investment team to identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities.