Tagged: startups

November 16, 2025 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wall Street is now seemingly betting big on venture secondaries as the market reaches nearly $95 billion. This, according to an update from PitchBook which noted that the US venture secondary market is accelerating rather quicklty, reaching an estimated “$94.9 billion in annual value across direct… Read More

November 5, 2025 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex announced the global launch of its refreshed ‘Airwallex for Startups’ program1, an initiative designed to help founders turn finance into a growth engine. The program positions financial operations as a driver of scalability, resilience, and innovation instead of just a back-office function. Yet for… Read More

November 5, 2025 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (CRCL:NYSE) says that its Developer Grants aim to offer more than just financial support. The USDC stablecoin issuer explained that they’re actually serving as a launchpad for so-called “bold” thinkers shaping the next era of onchain finance. With USDC and Circle’s suite of APIs… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 8:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) unveiled plans to allocate around $1.5T over the next decade as part of its so-called Security and Resiliency Initiative, including as much as $10B in direct equity investments, in order to support the US’s move towards improved national security. As global competition… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Around 800 investors in Spain have reportedly backed various equity deals this year so far, creating a more competitive environment where strategic positioning is considered to be crucial. This, according to an update from CB Insights which noted that to differentiate themselves, companies such as… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has released the latest Insurtech 50 list of the world’s most promising or high-potential insurtech startups. The companies that have been selected are said to have a success probability among the international top 3% of private firms, indicated by a median CB Insights’… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture activity is picking up again, according to an update from CB Insights. This comes after several years of recalibration, the report noted while pointing out that Q3’25 appears to have marked a “decisive” turning point. This, as both funding and exits notably reached their… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Scotland has recently announced the launch of the Scottish Ecosystem Platform, the all-in-one, open-access platform offering granular data on its startup, scale-up, and private company ecosystem in an effort to secure international investment. This project, which is said to be a new collab between the… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a strategic push to foster Fintech ecosystem advancements and streamline international growth, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has announced two pivotal initiatives. The first welcomes a cohort of 11 early-stage companies into its Start Path Emerging Fintech program, while the second launches the Global Reach Partner… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the tech ecosystem navigates a landscape shaped by product development key breakthroughs as well as economic shifts, August 2025 marked a period for early-stage investments. According to recent analysis released by CB Insights, more than 1,140 funding rounds were completed by private ventures worldwide… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to expand its ecosystem beyond retail trading, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched Robinhood Ventures, a dedicated investment arm aimed at fueling tech advancements and product development in the financial technology sector. Announced recently, this initiative marks a significant evolution for… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 1:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chip, the digital wealth management platform, has announced a £6 million funding round that values the company at approximately £208 million. Founded in 2016 by Simon Rabin and Alex Latham, Chip has tried to position itself as a key player in personalized financial tools, helping… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 2:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ten UK regions have recorded a rise in startup activity in the first half of 2025, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s entrepreneurial sector. According to the New Startup Index from NatWest and Beauhurst, the North East saw the fastest relative growth, with over 10,000… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 7:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European venture capital market has shown resilience in the second quarter of 2025, with valuations and deal sizes rising across most series despite ongoing geopolitical turbulence and macroeconomic uncertainty. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 European VC Valuations Report, the region’s startup ecosystem is navigating… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency venture capital landscape in Q2 2025 showcases a steady recovery, with dealmaking reaching new heights and signaling renewed investor confidence. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Crypto VC Trends report, the crypto sector has experienced a significant uptick in VC activity, driven by innovative… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has shown signs of a cautious rebound in venture capital activity during Q2 2025, according to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Enterprise SaaS VC Trends report. Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the sector is navigating a complex landscape marked by stabilizing valuations, renewed… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany has solidified its position as a hub for entrepreneurship in Europe, with its startup ecosystem thriving on technology, infrastructure, and a dynamic pool of investors. According to a recent report by CB Insights, a select group of venture capital firms and investors are driving… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant transformation, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q3 2025 Analyst Note titled Southeast Asia’s Early-Stage Capital Crunch. The report from PitchBook underscores a tightening of early-stage funding, driven by cautious investor sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainties, and a… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the startup management and financial regulation ecosystem, staying informed about policy changes and effective tools is vital for founders, investors, and financial professionals. Recent updates from Carta, a cap table management platform, highlight developments in anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 3:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital landscape continues to mature, with notable shifts in fund sizes and sector-specific dynamics reshaping the startup ecosystem. Data from Carta, a platform for equity management, highlights two significant trends: a surge in smaller VC funds in 2024 and a marked decline in… Read More