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In-Depth Insights 🔍
Do Founders Ever Take a Vacation?: Mark Birch explores the challenging balance founders face between relentless work and the necessity of taking breaks to avoid burnout. 🌴
Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Octopus Ventures discusses the dilemma founders face when deciding whether to stay with their startup or move on, weighing the pros and cons of each choice. 🤔
Emerging VC Fundraising: The Influence of Educational Background: Alex Samson examines how the educational backgrounds of emerging VCs influence their fundraising success and strategies. 🎓
AI and Longevity: The Startup Entrepreneur's Perspective: An exploration of how AI is revolutionizing the longevity sector, featuring insights from startup entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of this innovation. 🤖
The Little Tech Agenda: Andreessen Horowitz presents a strategic tech agenda that highlights emerging trends and future opportunities in the tech industry. 📊
SaaS Metrics That Matter: A comprehensive look at the key metrics SaaS companies should track to ensure growth and sustainability. 📈
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Interesting Reports 📊
Sifted 50: Southern Europe: Sifted's report on the top 50 startups in Southern Europe, showcasing innovative companies driving the region's tech growth. 🌍
Venture Trends Q2 2024: CB Insights' report on the latest trends in venture capital for Q2 2024, offering insights into investment patterns and market dynamics. 📊
ClimateTech Index 2024: A detailed analysis of the latest trends and key players in the ClimateTech sector, highlighting innovative solutions aimed at addressing climate change. 🌱
Recently Launched Funds 💸
Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have launched a $100 million fund dedicated to advancing AI technologies and supporting innovative AI startups.
Cambridge Future Tech has announced a £5 million fund to support early-stage tech startups, focusing on groundbreaking innovations and technologies.
DFJ Growth has raised nearly $1.05 billion for its latest fund, focusing on supporting high-growth technology companies.
Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures has launched a $200 million second venture capital fund to invest in innovative startups across various sectors.
ZAKA VC has closed its €15 million Fund I to support early-stage startups with a focus on tech innovation in Europe.
Parable Partners is raising its first fund to back innovative startups and foster entrepreneurial growth across various industries.
Hottest Deals 💥
Cowboy Clean Fuels secures approximately $13 million in Series B funding to advance its clean energy initiatives.
Loyal raises $33.5 million in Series B funding to expand its platform aimed at improving customer loyalty and engagement.
QA Wolf secures $36 million in Series B funding to enhance its quality assurance testing solutions for software development.
Brenig Therapeutics raises $65 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development of its innovative cancer treatments.
Headway secures $100 million in Series D funding to expand its mental health care services and reach more patients.
Third Arc Bio launches with $165 million in Series A financing to develop novel therapeutic solutions.
Gcore secures $60 million in Series A funding to expand its cloud and edge computing services.
VC Jobs 💼
VC Analyst @ Plug and Play (Valencia, Spain): Conducts market research, financial modeling, and assists in the investment process.
VC Director @ Merck (Rahway, NJ): Leads venture capital investments and strategic initiatives to drive innovation.
Senior Manager of Corporate Development @ Epic Games (Cary, NC): Manages corporate development activities, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
VC Vice President @ CareQuest (Remote): Oversees venture capital investments and provides strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
VC Associate @ Social Finance (San Francisco, CA): Supports the investment team in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in social impact ventures.